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What to Do for Anxious Kids? Applications of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Schools
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  • Elana R. Bernstein, University of Dayton
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Article
Publication Date
5-1-2013
Abstract

Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health problems in children and adolescents (Ollendick & Pincus, 2008). Epidemiological studies since 1986 have reported that, as a group, anxiety disorders are present in approximately 10% of the population of children ages 6-17 (McLoone, Hudson, & Rapee, 2006). Anxiety disorders have a high prevalence rate, an early onset, significant long-term consequences (Le., school drop-out, psychopathology in adulthood, difficulties with social relationships, lower self-esteem, etc.), and a chronic course if left untreated (Ramirez, Feeney-Kettler, Flores-Torres, Kratochwill, & Morris, 2006). However, youth suffering from anxiety disorders are not always adequately identified and provided with treatment (Neil & Christensen, 2009).

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2-4
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Publisher
Southwest Ohio School Psychologists Association
Place of Publication
Columbus, OH
Citation Information
Elana R. Bernstein. "What to Do for Anxious Kids? Applications of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Schools" SWOSPA Scoop (2013)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/elana-bernstein/36/