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- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has proven effective for older children and adolescents with anxiety disorders, but recent efforts are aimed at adapting these interventions for younger children.
- The article highlights evidence that even preschool and early elementary-aged children can benefit from CBT, emphasizing the need for developmental adjustments in the approach.
- The authors provide an overview of existing studies on CBT for young children and suggest future research directions to further explore this area.
Article Abstract
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) protocols for anxiety disorders have been shown to have efficacy with older children and adolescents; however, only recently have investigators begun to adapt and pilot such interventions for younger children. This article reviews data suggesting that even very young children can benefit from CBT for anxiety, discusses some of the necessary developmental adaptations when working with children of preschool and early elementary school age, and reviews studies that have implemented CBT for anxiety disorders with youngsters in this age range. The authors conclude with recommendations for future directions for research in this area.
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