Recognizing and Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Anxiety disorders are one of the most prevalent mental health issues among children and adolescents. When not identified and successfully treated on time, it can have detrimental effects on their personal, social, and academic life. Furthermore, it can continue impacting the individual throughout adulthood. During this topic, you will learn about the etiology and manifestations of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents, as well as diagnostic assessment tools and treatments. Taking into consideration the importance of providing effective clinical interventions, special emphasis is given to evidence-based interventions for the treatment of anxiety disorders with the mentioned population.