Psychopharmacology interventions for pediatric anxiety disorders: a research update

Abstract

Pediatric anxiety disorders are commonly occurring mental health disorders of childhood and are associated with significant distress, impairment, and risk for ongoing morbidity. During the past decade, significant progress has been made in developing safe and effective therapeutic approaches to these disorders. This article focuses on the scientific literature supporting the use of a variety of medication approaches to the treatment of the various anxiety disorders of childhood and adolescence.