Improving the treatment of pediatric anxiety disorders: new directions for research and practice

Anxiety disorders are among the most common conditions affecting children and adolescents, and they are linked to numerous poor outcomes over time. Although both CBT and SSRI medication have proven efficacious, a significant proportion of youth fail to respond and relapse is common over the long term. Thus, there remains a need to better understand strategies for optimizing outcomes in the treatment of pediatric anxiety.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Symposium 2 Source Type: research