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This book reviews current research on etiological mechanisms of pediatric anxiety, describes common disorders, surveys assessment tools and interventions, and discusses anxiety in children with chronic mental illnesses and those with autism spectrum disorders.

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Over the past decade, significant advances in research methodology have stimulated dramatic progress in the field of child psychiatry in general, and in pediatric anxiety disorders, more specifically. Pediatric Anxiety Disorders: A Clinical Guide is a comprehensive and vital addition to the literature at an exciting time in the field of psychiatry. This state-of-the-art reference aims to bridge the most up-to-date research findings with relevant clinical perspectives, making it a unique and essential resource for established clinicians and researchers, as well as for students and trainees. The book is organized into four sections, each of which includes chapters on a specific area of interest. The first section reviews the current research regarding etiological mechanisms of pediatric anxiety. The second section provides in-depth descriptions of the anxiety disorders that affect children and adolescents. The third section summarizes the literature on empirically supported assessment tools and evidence based cognitive-behavioral and pharmacological interventions. Of special practical note, the authors of these chapters have included comprehensive summary tables that can serve as quick reference tools. The final section of the text is dedicated to understanding how anxiety manifests in two special populations, children with chronic medical illnesses and those with autism spectrum disorders. Pediatric Anxiety Disorders: A Clinical Guide is an authoritative new volume developed by a renowned collection of clinicians and researchers in the field of childhood anxiety disorders.

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Part 1: Neurobiology and Temperament

Chapter 1

Fear Models in Animals and Humans

Catherine A. Hartley and Elizabeth A. Phelps

Chapter 2

Neurobiology of Pediatric Anxiety Disorders

Amanda E. Guyer, Carrie L. Masten, and Daniel S. Pine

Chapter 3

Temperamental Risk Factors for Pediatric Anxiety Disorders

Kristin A. Buss and Elizabeth J. Kiel

Part 2: Anxiety Disorders

Chapter 4

Generalized Anxiety Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Golda S. Ginsburg and Nicholas W. Affrunti

Chapter 5

Pediatric Social Phobia

Vasco M. Lopes and Anne Marie Albano

Chapter 6

Specific Phobias

Thomas H. Ollendick, Maria J. W. Cowart, and Ella L. Milliner

Chapter 7

Separation Anxiety Disorder

Aleta G. Angelosante, Magdalena A. Ostrowski, and Rachel R. Chizkov

Chapter 8

Panic Disorder

Aleta G. Angelosante and Magdalena A. Ostrowski

Chapter 9

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Adam B. Lewin, Jennifer M. Park, and Eric A. Storch

Chapter 10

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Adolescents

Damion J. Grasso and Joan Kaufman

Chapter 11

Selective Mutism

Courtney P. Keeton

Part 3: Assessment and Treatment

Chapter 12

Assessment of Anxiety Disorders: Categorical and Dimensional Perspectives

Yasmin Rey, Carla E. Marin, and Wendy K. Silverman

Chapter 13

Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Pediatric Anxiety Disorders

Kendra L. Read, Connor M. Puleo, Chiaying Wei, Colleen M. Cummings, and Philip C. Kendall

Chapter 14

Psychopharmacology of Pediatric Anxiety Disorders

Justin W. Mohatt, Alex Eve Keller, and John T. Walkup

Part 4: Special Topics

Chapter 15

Anxiety in Children with Chronic Medical Illness

Patrick M. Kelly and Emily J. Frosch

Chapter 16

Anxiety in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Heather Jennett, Roma A. Vasa, and Louis Hagopian

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