Special Report: Early recognition key in child and adolescent anxiety disorders

MAIDEN Z, CUTINHA D. EARLY RECOGNITION KEY IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT ANXIETY DISORDERS. PRACTITIONER APRIL 2020;264(1836):23-26

Anxiety disorders are common, highly treatable conditions, with a strong evidence base for cognitive behaviour therapy. In a recent population sample of the under 12s, only 65% of those who met criteria for a diagnosis of an anxiety disorder had sought professional help and only 3.4% had received an evidence-based treatment. Assessment should include an exploration of neurodevelopmental conditions, drug and alcohol misuse, and speech and language problems.

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