11. Anxiety Disorders & Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Anxiety Disorders in Childhood & Adolescence Describe key features of the DSM-5 anxiety disorders and explain how children might manifest these disorders differently across childhood and adolescence. Identify and give examples of some of the major causes of anxiety disorders in youths. |
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Obsessive-Compulsive & Related Disorders Describe the key features of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) in children and adolescents, its primary causes, and related conditions. Evaluate the strengths and limitations of medication, psychotherapy, and combined treatment for pediatric anxiety disorders and OCD. |
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Evidence-Based Treatment Show how behavioral and cognitive interventions are used to treat pediatric anxiety and OCD. |
Note: The number before each objective shows its corresponding module in the text.
Videos
Videos
Selective Mutism
This video, produced by ABC News, shows how the avoidance of social behavior is negatively reinforcing and can maintain selective mutism over time. The video also shows exposure-based treatment.
Evidence-Based Treatment
Dr. Deborah Beidel, director of the UCF Anxiety Disorders Clinic, discusses treatment options for children with anxiety and related disorders. This excellent video was produced by the Society for Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology.
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Coping Cat
Coping Cat is an evidence-based, cognitive behavioral treatment for anxiety in children and adolescents.This excellent video demonstrates the program.
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Effective Child Therapy: Anxiety Disorders
The Society of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology (APA Division 53) summarizes the latest research on anxiety and its evidence-based treatment. Their site provides detailed descriptions and videos of the most efficacious treatments available. It's the best place to go to learn more about anxiety in kids.
The Society of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology also provides information about evidence-based treatments for OCD in children and adolescents.
Anxiety and Depression Association of America
The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) is the leader in education, training, and research for anxiety, depression, and related disorders. This portion of their website provides an introduction to anxiety and mood disorders in children and adolescents. There are also other sections on anxiety in college students and information about each anxiety disorder.
The Child Anxiety Network is designed to provide thorough, user-friendly information about childhood anxiety problems. While exploring this site, try clicking on the links to news stories and videos of pediatric anxiety disorders from ABC, NBC, and CBS television. Also, be sure to look at the “Related Links” to access the websites for pediatric anxiety treatment centers across the United States.
Obsessive Compulsive Foundation
The Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation (OCF) is an international organization composed of people with OCD, their families, friends, professionals and other concerned individuals. Be sure to follow the link to information about OCD in children, produced by the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago.
The Children's and Adult Center for OCD and anxiety offers an excellent site called “Worry Wise Kids.” The site features information about pediatric anxiety disorders and OCD, differences between adaptive and maladaptive childhood anxiety, and how to manage anxiety at school.
