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Review
. 2024 Jun;47(2):311-323.
doi: 10.1016/j.psc.2024.02.002. Epub 2024 Mar 15.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Children and Adolescents

Orri Smárason  1 , Gudmundur Skarphedinsson  2 , Eric A Storch  3
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Review

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Children and Adolescents

Orri Smárason et al. Psychiatr Clin North Am. 2024 Jun.

Abstract

Anxiety and depression are prevalent and impairing psychiatric problems for children and adolescents. In this review, the authors summarize information about their prevalence and impact, the most common assessment methods, the main components of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and research on the effectiveness of CBT for these disorders. Future directions, including improving access to CBT through technology-based approaches and increasing personalization of treatment, are discussed.

Keywords: Adolescent; Anxiety; Behavior therapy; CBT; Child; Cognitive therapy; Depression.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure O. Smárason and G. Skarphedinsson have no conflict of interest to report. Dr E.A. Storch reports receiving research funding to his institution from the REAM Foundation, United States, International OCD Foundation, United States, and National Institutes of Health, United States. He was formerly a consultant for Brainsway and Biohaven Pharmaceuticals in the past 12 months. He owns stock less than $5000 in NView. He receives book royalties from Elsevier, Wiley, Oxford, American Psychological Association, Guildford, Springer, Routledge, and Jessica Kingsley.