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

Year: 2000

Type: article

Abstract: 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.

Source: University of Zagreb University Computing Centre (SRCE)

Authors: Beidas, Rinad S., Crawley, Sarah A., Mychailyszyn, Matthew P., Comer, Jonathan S., Kendall, Philip C.

Institutions: Temple University, Columbia University

Language: English

Topic: Youth Substance Use and School Attendance

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health

Awards: G2890137556, G7996526721, G8366268904