Anxiety Management in Children with Mental and Physical Health Problems (eBook)

Preface 7
Contents 8
About the Author 9
Chapter 1: Anxiety in Children 10
Introduction 10
Prevalence 11
Characteristics 12
Types of Anxiety Disorders 13
Assessment, Medication, and Comorbidities 16
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy 18
Case Discussion: Separation Issues and Explaining Anxiety Sensitivity 19
Moving Forward in This Book 21
References 22
Chapter 2: Evidence-Based Treatments for Anxiety in Children 25
Introduction 25
Coping Cat 26
Older Youth: Child/Adolescent Anxiety Multimodal Treatment Study 26
Parent Involvement 27
Younger Children: Parent–Child Cognitive Behavioral Therapy 28
Evidence-Based Strategies: A Literature Review 28
Applying Strategies 30
Reviewing What Works 36
Translating the Evidence Base Using Critical “Modules” or Aspects of EBTs 38
Brief Case Description 39
Conclusions 41
References 41
Chapter 3: Depression and Anxiety in Children 44
Introduction 44
Prevalence 45
Transdiagnostic Approach 46
EMOTION Program 46
Brief Behavioral Therapy 48
Behavioral Activation Therapy 50
Friends for Life Program 51
Review of School-Based Programs 52
Using Technology to Reach Youth 53
Multi-Family Psychoeducational Therapy (MF-PEP) 54
Case Study 55
Conclusions 57
References 57
Chapter 4: Substance Abuse and Anxiety in Children 60
Introduction 60
Risk and Resilience Factors 61
Parental Substance Use Problems 61
Family and Peer Influence: Developmental Cascades 62
Anxiety Sensitivity 63
Impact of Traumatic Experiences 64
School-Based Programs 65
Social Anxiety and Substance Use in Adolescence 67
Alcohol 67
Cigarettes 68
Cannabis 69
Case Study 70
Resources for Clinicians 72
Conclusions 73
References 73
Chapter 5: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Anxiety in Children 77
Introduction 77
Typical and Atypical Presentation of Symptoms in Children with ASD 78
Interventions 79
Two Case Studies 85
Conclusions 87
References 88
Chapter 6: Chronic Illness and Anxiety in Children 91
Introduction 91
Strategies for Anxiety Management 94
Parents: A Critical Role 97
Case Study 99
Conclusions 100
Appendix 100
Explaining Worries to the Child 101
Explanation of How Worries Work in One’s Body 101
Three Ways to Deal with Worry: Positive Talk, Relaxation, and Imagery 101
Positive Talk 101
Relaxation 102
Rock–Sponge Technique 102
Focus on Your Breathing 102
Using Imagination 102
References 103
Chapter 7: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Anxiety in Children 106
Introduction 106
Prevalence 107
Does Comorbid Anxiety Result in Additional Deficits in Functioning? 107
High-Risk Behaviors and Emotional Reactivity 108
Treatment 109
Family-Oriented Cognitive Behavior Therapy 111
Mindfulness as “Added Value” to Treatment Approaches 112
Case Studies 113
Conclusions 118
References 118
Chapter 8: Conduct Problems and Anxiety in Children 121
Introduction 121
Anxiety as a Protective Factor 123
Anxiety as a Risk Factor 123
Anger for Children Who Experience Anxiety 125
Emotion Dysregulation 125
Interventions 126
Case Study 132
Conclusions 134
References 135
Chapter 9: Summary 138
Critical Ideas in This Book 138
References 140
Index 141