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Therapy for youths with anxiety disorders: A second randomized clinical trial
Journal of consulting and clinical psychology
  • P. C. Kendall
  • E. Flannery-Schroeder
  • Susan Panichelli-Mindel, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • M. Southam-Gerow
  • A. Henin
  • M. Warman
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-1997
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Abstract

Ninety-four children (aged 9-13 years) with anxiety disorders were randomly assigned to cognitive behavioral treatment or waiting-list control. Outcomes were evaluated using diagnostic status, child self-reports, parent and teacher reports, cognitive assessment and behavioral observation; maintenance was examined using 1-year follow-up data. Analyses of dependent measures indicated significant improvements over time, with the majority indicating greater gains for those receiving treatment. Treatment gains returned cases to within nondeviant limits (i.e., normative comparisons) and were maintained at 1-year follow-up. Client age and comorbid status did not moderate outcomes. A preliminary examination of treatment segments suggested that the enactive exposure (when it follows cognitive educational training) was an active force in beneficial change. Discussion includes suggestions for future research.

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This article was published in Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, Volume 65, Issue 3, Pages 366-380.

The published version is available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0022-006X.65.3.366.

Citation Information
P. C. Kendall, E. Flannery-Schroeder, Susan Panichelli-Mindel, M. Southam-Gerow, et al.. "Therapy for youths with anxiety disorders: A second randomized clinical trial" Journal of consulting and clinical psychology Vol. 65 Iss. 3 (1997) p. 366 - 380
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