Treatment For Anxiety Disorder In Children
Treatment
The standard approach to treating most anxiety disorders is a combination of talk therapy, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and an antidepressant medication. A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) is typically the first choice, with the serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) venlafaxine (Effexor) being an alternative. If patients do not respond to these drugs, tricyclic antidepressants may be helpful. Benzodiazepines may be recommended for patients who...
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National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week: Anxiety Disorders...
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Children and Anxiety Disorders
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Signs of Anxiety in Children
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Separation Anxiety Disorder in Adults
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Is it an Anxiety Disorder or Stress?
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Anxiety Disorders: Other Treatments
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Psychotherapy and Other TreatmentsCognitive-Behavioral TherapyThe goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is to regain control of reactions to... Read more »
Mood Disorders Often Undiagnosed in U.S. Children
Researchers from the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health say many U.S. children who suffer from depression and anxiety are not getting the... Read more »
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? In generalized anxiety disorder, a person has persistent, nagging feelings of worry or anxiety. These feelings are either unusually... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: References
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesACOG Committee on Practice Bulletins--Obstetrics. ACOG Practice Bulletin: Clinical management guidelines for obstetrician-gynecologists... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Introduction
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Fear and stress reactions are essential for human survival. They enable people to pursue important goals and to respond appropriately to danger. In a... Read more »
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