Publications [#275180] of Christian F. Mauro

Journal Articles

1. Crawley, SA; Kendall, PC; Benjamin, CL; Brodman, DM; Wei, C; Beidas, RS; Podell, JL; Mauro, C (2013). Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Anxious Youth: Feasibility and Initial Outcomes. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 20(2), 123-133. [doi]
   (last updated on 2019/07/18)

   Abstract:
   We developed and evaluated a brief (8-session) version of cognitive-behavioral therapy (BCBT) for anxiety disorders in youth ages 6 to 13. This report describes the design and development of the BCBT program and intervention materials (therapist treatment manual and child treatment workbook) and an initial evaluation of child treatment outcomes. Twenty-six children who met diagnostic criteria for a principal anxiety diagnosis of separation anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and/or social phobia were enrolled. Results suggest that BCBT is a feasible, acceptable, and beneficial treatment for anxious youth. Future research is needed to examine the relative efficacy of BCBT and CBT for child anxiety in a randomized controlled trial. © 2012.