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Recent findings in social phobia among children and adolescents.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19728571     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Childhood social phobia (SP) is common and associated with varying forms of impairment. The cause of social anxiety disorder is often complex, involving both genetic and environmental factors. Shyness in young children may be a possible precursor to social anxiety later in life, although not the sole antecedent. Current assessment of childhood social anxiety includes psychometrically sound self report and clinician administered measures either specifically targeting SP disorder or including the construct as a subscale of a broader measure. The type of measure that is used most often depends on the purpose of the assessment, the setting, time constraints, and required training. Extant data support the efficacy of both psychosocial and pharmacological interventions, with response rates ranging from 50-80%. Further research is needed to clarify the developmental stages of SP, the psychometric properties of brief measures, as well as the efficacy of combined interventions.
Authors:
Carla A Hitchcock; Denise A Chavira; Murray B Stein
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Israel journal of psychiatry and related sciences     Volume:  46     ISSN:  0333-7308     ISO Abbreviation:  Isr J Psychiatry Relat Sci     Publication Date:  2009  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-09-04     Completed Date:  2009-10-13     Revised Date:  2011-09-26    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8108287     Medline TA:  Isr J Psychiatry Relat Sci     Country:  Israel    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  34-44     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders Clinic, Department of Psychiatry, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California 92093-0985, USA. chitchcock@ucsd.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Antidepressive Agents / adverse effects,  therapeutic use
Child
Child, Preschool
Cognitive Therapy
Combined Modality Therapy
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Mutism / diagnosis,  psychology,  therapy
Personality Assessment
Personality Inventory
Phobic Disorders / diagnosis*,  psychology,  therapy
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors / adverse effects,  therapeutic use
Shyness
Social Behavior
Treatment Outcome
Young Adult
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
K01 MH072952-03/MH/NIMH NIH HHS
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Antidepressive Agents; 0/Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors
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