EFFICACY OF COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT) FOR ANXIETY AMONG CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
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Objective: Current study focuses on analyzing the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapies for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents.
Methods: This systematic review is taken through screening last ten years (2013- 2023) of clinical trials conducted on children and adolescents having anxiety applying CBT intervention. All data were taken from Scopus, Elsevier, PubMed, PsycARTICLES, and science direct.
Results: The compilation of n=8 inclusive clinical trials of the last ten years show the positive effects of CBT application in reducing anxiety symptoms.
Conclusion: It is concluded that there should be more research conducted on different regions of the world to maximize the significance of psychological interventions.
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