Childhood Anxiety Disorders: A Guide to Research and Treatment, 2nd Edition

Fears in young children are a part of normal development, as is evidenced by numerous studies that demonstrate that approximately 90% of American children have at least one fearful reaction between the ages of 2 and 14. Anxiety disorders are among the second most common psychiatric disorders among children and adolescents, affecting approximately 10% of all youngsters under the age of 18. Childhood Anxiety Disorders presents information on childhood fears, anxiety and anxiety disorders for mental health professionals. Although firmly rooted in the current scientific research, theory, and discussion, the book is written in a style that is free from technical jargon, making it highly readable. Using the latest research data, this book examines childhood anxiety disorders, including their etiology, psychopathology, and treatment (both pharmacological and psychological). Chapters are devoted to each of the anxiety disorders listed in the DSM-IV-TR Manual, andВ other chaptersВ cover the fears associated with medical procedures, chronic medical illnesses, and somatic conditions that may develop or are maintained by stress and anxiety, as these are commonly occurring conditions in children and adolescents.

fears In Young Children Are A Part Of Normal Development, As Is Evidenced By Numerous Studies That Demonstrate That Approximately 90% Of American Children Have At Least One Fearful Reaction Between The Ages Of 2 And 14. Anxiety Disorders Are Among The Second Most Common Psychiatric Disorders Among Children And Adolescents, Affecting Approximately 10% Of All Youngsters Under The Age Of 18. childhood Anxiety Disorders presents Information On Childhood Fears, Anxiety And Anxiety Disorders For Mental Health Professionals. Although Firmly Rooted In The Current Scientific Research, Theory, And Discussion, The Book Is Written In A Style That Is Free From Technical Jargon, Making It Highly Readable. Using The Latest Research Data, This Book Examines Childhood Anxiety Disorders, Including Their Etiology, Psychopathology, And Treatment (both Pharmacological And Psychological). Chapters Are Devoted To Each Of The Anxiety Disorders Listed In The Dsm-iv-tr Manual, And Other Chapters Cover The Fears Associated With Medical Procedures, Chronic Medical Illnesses, And Somatic Conditions That May Develop Or Are Maintained By Stress And Anxiety, As These Are Commonly Occurring Conditions In Children And Adolescents.

Front cover......Page 1 Contents......Page 6 About the Authors......Page 8 Preface......Page 10 PART I: OVERVIEW OF CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT......Page 12 CHAPTER 1. An Introduction to Children's Fears......Page 14 CHAPTER 2. An Introduction to Childhood Anxiety Disorders......Page 28 CHAPTER 3. Developmental Considerations......Page 46 CHAPTER 4. Etiological Factors int he Development of Anxiety Disorders......Page 62 PART II: ANXIETY DISORDERS IN CHILDREN......Page 84 CHAPTER 5. Dental Fears, Medical Fears, and Chronic Medical Illnesses......Page 86 CHAPTER 6. Excessive Worry and Generalized Anxiety Disorder......Page 112 CHAPTER 7. Specific Phobia......Page 138 CHAPTER 8. School Refusal......Page 170 CHAPTER 9. Seperation Anxiety Disorder......Page 198 CHAPTER 10. Social Phobia and Selective Mutism......Page 214 CHAPTER 11. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Trichotillomania......Page 252 CHAPTER 12. Panic Disorder......Page 284 CHAPTER 13. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder......Page 302 References......Page 324 Index......Page 362 Back cover......Page 370 Anxiety Disorders in Children presents information on childhood fears, anxiety and anxiety disorders for mental health professionals. Although firmly rooted in the current scientific research, theory, and discussion, the book is written in a style that is free from technical jargon, making it highly readable. Using the latest research data, this book examines childhood anxiety disorders, including their etiology, psychopathology, and treatment (both pharmacological and psychological). Chapters will be devoted to each of the anxiety disorders listed in the DSM-IV-TR Manual as well as chapters devoted to the fears associated with medical procedures, chronic medical illnesses, and somatic conditions that may develop or are maintained by stress and anxiety, as these are commonly occurring conditions in children and adolescents. (Midwest) "A comprehensive resource for mental health professionals, Childhood Anxiety Disorders contains the most up-to-date information on childhood fears, apprehensions, and anxiety disorders. Deborah Beidel and Samuel Turner blend research and theory in an easily readable format, providing detailed case illustrations and practical treatment strategies, with effective interventions and clinical materials. With accessible guidelines for both professionals and caregivers, in therapy and treatment as well as at home and school, this book is an invaluable tool for all adults working to prevent the development of a lifelong disorder by effectively responding to children's fears."--Jacket Presents information on childhood fears, anxiety and anxiety disorders for mental health professionals. Containing chapters devoted to each of the anxiety disorders listed in the "DSM-IV-TR Manual", this book examines childhood anxiety disorders, including their etiology, psychopathology, and treatment (both pharmacological and psychological)