Editorial: Treating Social Anxiety Disorder in Children and Young People: Challenges and Opportunities.

Leigh E.

In this issue of the Journal, Rapee et al.1 report a rigorous randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing transdiagnostic treatment and specialized social anxiety treatment for children and young people with social anxiety disorder (SAD). The study is a welcome addition to the literature that highlights the need to renew our efforts to improve understanding and treatment of SAD in childhood.

DOI

10.1016/j.jaac.2022.12.002

Type

Journal article

Journal

J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry

Publication Date

06/2023

Volume

62

Pages

621 - 623

Keywords

Humans, Child, Adolescent, Phobia, Social, Anxiety Disorders, Anxiety, Fear

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