Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders

A child and a psychologist look at a board together.

Objectives

Discuss the prevalence and risk factors for anxiety disorders in youth
Discuss DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and differences between anxiety disorders
Identify anxiety screening and assessment measures and determine when referral for intervention is warranted
Describe evidence-based intervention strategies to treat pediatric anxiety with modifications appropriate for IPC

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Authors and Contributors:

Christian Klepper, PsyD - primary author
Rachel Valleley - primary author
Holly Roberts, PhD - contributor
Kristen Johnson, PhD - contributor
Alli Morton, PhD - contributor
Erika Franta, PhD - contributor
Britt Liebsack, PhD - contributor
Hannah West, PhD - contributor
Nichole Baker, PhD - contributor
Jessica Mandell, PhD - contributor
Brandy Clarke, PhD - contributor

Published

March 14, 2024

Type

Interactive Resource, Website

Developed by

Mid-America MHTTC

Target Audience

Medical Professional

Keywords

Adolescents/Youth, Mental Health

Language(s)

english

External Link

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