Psychopharmacology interventions for pediatric anxiety disorders: a research update

Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2006 Jan;15(1):51-71. doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2005.08.009.

Abstract

Pediatric anxiety disorders are commonly occurring mental health disorders of childhood and are associated with significant distress, impairment, and risk for ongoing morbidity. During the past decade, significant progress has been made in developing safe and effective therapeutic approaches to these disorders. This article focuses on the scientific literature supporting the use of a variety of medication approaches to the treatment of the various anxiety disorders of childhood and adolescence.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Anxiety Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Anxiety Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Psychopharmacology / methods*

Substances

  • Anti-Anxiety Agents