Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia in Adolescents

Download or read book Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia in Adolescents written by Anne Marie Albano and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-04-12 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This therapist guide addresses the treatment of shyness and social anxiety in children and adolescents. Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is the third most common mental disorder overall, and the most common anxiety disorder affecting adults, based on recent epidemiological studies. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is the best available treatment for adults with social anxiety disorder. This programme adapts CBT techniques for the treatment of youth in a group setting. It helps children and teenagers understand and control their social anxiety.