Psychological topics, Vol. 19 No. 2, 2010.
Original scientific paper
Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Anxious Youth with Comorbid School Refusal: Clinical Presentation and Treatment Response
Rinad S. Beidas
; Temple University, USA
Sarah A. Crawley
; Temple University, USA
Matthew P. Mychailyszyn
; Temple University, USA
Jonathan S. Comer
; Columbia University, USA
Philip C. Kendall
; Temple University, USA
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.
Keywords
school refusal; youth anxiety disorders; cognitive-behavioral therapy
Hrčak ID:
64667
URI
Publication date:
31.12.2010.
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