Update on Anxiety Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence

J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 2016 Jun 1;54(6):25-8. doi: 10.3928/02793695-20160518-04.

Abstract

Despite significant progress in understanding anxiety disorders in youth, affected children are often unrecognized and never receive adequate treatment recognition. Although common among children and adolescents, many parents and health care providers do not realize anxiety disorders in youth predict anxiety disorders in adulthood. The history of anxiety disorders in childhood and their continuity into adolescence and adulthood are discussed. Treatment options and best practices for psychiatric nurses are also explored. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 54 (6), 25-28.].

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anxiety Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Anxiety Disorders / epidemiology*
  • Anxiety Disorders / genetics
  • Child
  • Child Development / physiology
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / methods
  • Humans
  • Risk Factors