Cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxious youth with comorbid school Refusal: Clinical presentation and treatment response
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Beidas, RS, Crawley, SA, Mychailyszyn, MP et al. (2010). Cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxious youth with comorbid school Refusal: Clinical presentation and treatment response
. 19(2), 255-271.
Beidas, RS, Crawley, SA, Mychailyszyn, MP et al. (2010). Cognitive-behavioral treatment of anxious youth with comorbid school Refusal: Clinical presentation and treatment response
. 19(2), 255-271.
The present study investigated the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy in youth (N = 27) diagnosed with a principal anxiety disorder and school refusal (SR; denial to attend school or difficulty remaining in school). Scant research examines the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy for treatment-seeking youth with a primary anxiety disorder and comorbid SR. Effects for youth who completed treatment (N = 12) ranged from d =.61 to 2.27 based on youth- and parent-reported anxiety and depressive symptoms, as well as independently rated global functioning. A discussion of treatment drop-out, a case illustration, and treatment recommendations are provided.
