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Both therapy and a number of medications have been found to be useful for treating childhood anxiety disorders. [95] Therapy is generally preferred to medication. [96] Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a good first-line therapy approach. [96]
The first line of treatment for social anxiety disorder is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). [9] Medications such as SSRIs are effective for social phobia, especially paroxetine . [ 10 ] [ 11 ] [ non-primary source needed ] CBT is effective in treating this disorder, whether delivered individually or in a group setting. [ 12 ]
A 2024 systematic review found that exposure and response prevention (ERP), a specific form of cognitive behavioral therapy, is considered a first-line treatment for pediatric obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). Research indicates that ERP is effective in both in-person and remote settings, providing flexibility in treatment delivery without ...
If you’re thinking about going to therapy for the first time, you might feel a mix of emotions: excitement to get a professional’s take on issues that are bothering you, anxiety and ...
Anxiety Medications: An Overview. Anxiety disorders are very common, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. An estimated 31.1 percent of all American adults will experience some ...
In Canada, SSRIs are a first-line treatment of adult obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). In the UK, they are first-line treatment only with moderate to severe functional impairment and as second line treatment for those with mild impairment, though, as of early 2019, this recommendation is being reviewed. [26]