Evidence-Based Assessment of Anxiety and Its Disorders in Children and Adolescents
- 1 August 2005
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology
- Vol. 34 (3) , 380-411
- https://doi.org/10.1207/s15374424jccp3403_2
Abstract
We provide an overview of where the field currently stands when it comes to having evidence-based methods and instruments available for use in assessing anxiety and its disorders in children and adolescents. Methods covered include diagnostic interview schedules, rating scales, observations, and self-monitoring forms. We also discuss the main purposes or goals of assessment and indicate which methods and instruments have the most evidence for accomplishing these goals. We also focus on several specific issues that need continued research attention for the field to move forward toward an evidence-based assessment approach. Finally, tentative recommendations are made for conducting an evidence-based assessment for anxiety and its disorders in children and adolescents. Directions for future research also are discussed.This publication has 158 references indexed in Scilit:
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