Indicated prevention interventions for anxiety in children and adolescents: a review and meta-analysis of school-based programs.

ABSTRACT: Anxiety disorders are among the most common youth mental health disorders. Early intervention can reduce elevated anxiety symptoms. School-based interventions exist but it is unclear how effective targeted approaches are for reducing symptoms of anxiety. This review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the effectiveness of school-based indicated interventions for symptomatic children and adolescents. The study was registered with PROSPERO [CRD42018087628]. We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and the Cochrane Library for randomised-controlled trials comparing indicated programs for child and adolescent (5-18 years) anxiety to active or inactive control groups. Data were extracted from papers up to December 2019. The primary outcome was efficacy (mean change in anxiety symptom scores). Su

SUBMITTER: Hugh-Jones S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8140963 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature