Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxious Youth: Feasibility and Initial Outcomes
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Journal Article
We developed and evaluated a brief (8-session) version of cognitive-behavioral therapy (BCBT) for anxiety disorders in youth ages 6 to 13. This report describes the design and development of the BCBT program and intervention materials (therapist treatment manual and child treatment workbook) and an initial evaluation of child treatment outcomes. Twenty-six children who met diagnostic criteria for a principal anxiety diagnosis of separation anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and/or social phobia were enrolled. Results suggest that BCBT is a feasible, acceptable, and beneficial treatment for anxious youth. Future research is needed to examine the relative efficacy of BCBT and CBT for child anxiety in a randomized controlled trial. © 2012.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Crawley, SA; Kendall, PC; Benjamin, CL; Brodman, DM; Wei, C; Beidas, RS; Podell, JL; Mauro, C
Published Date
- May 1, 2013
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 20 / 2
Start / End Page
- 123 - 133
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1878-187X
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1077-7229
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.cbpra.2012.07.003
Citation Source
- Scopus