Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia in Adolescents: Stand Up, Speak Out Therapist Guide

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia in Adolescents: Stand Up, Speak Out Therapist Guide
ISBN-10
0195307763
ISBN-13
9780195307764
Category
Medical
Pages
205
Language
English
Published
2007-04-12
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Authors
Anne Marie Albano, Patricia Marten DiBartolo

Description

This therapist guide addresses the treatment of shyness and social anxiety in children and adolescents. Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is the third most common mental disorder overall, and the most common anxiety disorder affecting adults, based on recent epidemiological studies. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is the best available treatment for adults with social anxiety disorder. This programme adapts CBT techniques for the treatment of youth in a group setting. It helps children and teenagers understand and control their social anxiety.

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