Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Anxious Youth with Comorbid School Refusal: Clinical Presentation and Treatment Response

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Departmental Papers (Psychiatry)
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school refusal
youth anxiety disorders
cognitive-behavioral therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Psychiatry and Psychology
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Crawley, Sarah A
Mychailyszyn, Matthew P
Comer, Jonathan S
Kendall, Phillip C
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The present study investigated the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy in youth (N = 27) diagnosed with a principal anxiety disorder and school refusal (SR; denial to attend school or difficulty remaining in school). Scant research examines the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy for treatment-seeking youth with a primary anxiety disorder and comorbid SR. Effects for youth who completed treatment (N = 12) ranged from d = .61 to 2.27 based on youth- and parent-reported anxiety and depressive symptoms, as well as independently rated global functioning. A discussion of treatment drop-out, a case illustration, and treatment recommendations are provided.

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2010-01-01
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At the time of this publication, Dr. Beidas was affiliated with Temple University, but she is now a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania.
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