Abstract
Anxiety disorders are some of the most commonly occurring psychological disorders, and risk for the development of these conditions greatly increases during adolescence. Despite this, the literature examining these conditions among adolescents is still relatively sparse. This chapter provides an overview of the characteristics of anxiety disorders during this time period, with a particular focus on panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia), social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, and specific phobia. Etiological factors for anxiety disorders during adolescence are discussed, including biological, interpersonal, and cognitive risk factors. In addition, core fears and issues related to the assessment of each disorder are reviewed. The efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapies and psychotropic medications during adolescents also is briefly presented. The chapter concludes with suggestions for future research examining anxiety disorders among adolescence.
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Grant, D.M. (2013). Anxiety in Adolescence. In: O'Donohue, W., Benuto, L., Woodward Tolle, L. (eds) Handbook of Adolescent Health Psychology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6633-8_32
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