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This module aims to introduce the evidence base for CBT in children and young people with anxiety disorders. Students will have the opportunity to critically appraise the literature and to develop an understanding of theory-practice links. The module aims to provide skills in both the assessment and treatment of anxiety using a number of different CBT models. There is now substantial evidence that CBT is an effective intervention for anxiety in children and young people. This has been established through numerous research trials (please see reading list for a list of relevant studies). Studies have shown both general anxiety interventions (e.g. Coping Cat) and disorder specific interventions to be effective. Based on this research, NICE Guidelines have been developed for some anxiety disorders that include recommendations for children and young people, for example obsessive compulsive disorder (CG31), post-traumatic stress disorder (CG26) and social anxiety disorder (CG159). However, some NICE guidelines make recommendations only for adults and not for children and young people, for example generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder (CG113). There are no NICE guidelines for any other anxiety disorders (e.g. separation anxiety disorder).
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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