Ga. Bernstein et al., ANXIETY DISORDERS IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS - A REVIEW OF THE PAST 10 YEARS, Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 35(9), 1996, pp. 1110-1119
Objective: To critically review the research on anxiety disorders in c
hildren and adolescents, focusing on new developments in the past 10 y
ears. Method: This review includes recent articles which contribute to
the conceptualization, assessment, and treatment of childhood anxiety
disorders. Results: information was organized into a developmental fr
amework. Anxiety disorders research has shown steady progress. Conclus
ions: More research is needed, particularly in the areas of neurobiolo
gical basis of anxiety disorders, longitudinal studies, and treatment.