Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Children and Adolescents

Ella L Oar; Carly Johnco; Thomas H Ollendick

doi:10.1016/j.psc.2017.08.002

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Children and Adolescents

Psychiatr Clin North Am. 2017 Dec;40(4):661-674. doi: 10.1016/j.psc.2017.08.002. Epub 2017 Sep 19.

Authors

Ella L Oar¹, Carly Johnco², Thomas H Ollendick³

Affiliations

¹ Centre for Emotional Health, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Level 1 Australian Hearing Hub, 16 University Avenue, Sydney, New South Wales 2109, Australia. Electronic address: ella.oar@mq.edu.au.
² Centre for Emotional Health, Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Level 1 Australian Hearing Hub, 16 University Avenue, Sydney, New South Wales 2109, Australia.
³ Child Study Center, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Suite 207, 460 Turner Street, Blacksburg, VA 24060, USA.

PMID: 29080592
DOI: 10.1016/j.psc.2017.08.002

Abstract

Anxiety and depression are highly prevalent disorders in youth. Assessments for these disorders in young people typically include clinician-administered instruments such as diagnostic interviews and parent- and youth-report questionnaires. Cognitive behavioral therapy is considered a well-established treatment for both anxiety and depression. Latest research in the field is exploring innovative methods to enhance treatment outcome and improve access to evidence-based treatments.

Keywords: Adolescent; Anxiety; Behavior therapy; Child; Cognitive therapy; Depression.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Anxiety Disorders / therapy*
Child
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / methods*
Depressive Disorder / therapy*
Humans