Anxiety disorders in youth.

نویسندگان

  • Mary L Keeley
  • Eric A Storch
چکیده

Anxiety disorders are one of the most prevalent categories of childhood and adolescent psychopathology. Due to their distressing, time-consuming, and/or debilitating nature, impairments in academic, social, and family functioning are often substantial. This article reviews the nature, etiology, assessment, and treatment of anxiety disorders in youth. We conclude by reviewing implications for nurses involved in the care of youth with anxiety disorders.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of pediatric nursing

دوره 24 1  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2009