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Treating anxiety in children with life-threatening anaphylactic conditions.

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Title: Treating anxiety in children with life-threatening anaphylactic conditions.
Authors: Monga, Suneeta1, Manassis, Katharina1
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Aug2006, Vol. 45 Issue 8, p1007-1010. 4p.
Subject Terms: Anxiety in children, Treatment of psychological stress, Anaphylaxis, Medical personnel, Interviewing
Abstract: The article discusses an approach of treating anxiety in children who have anaphylactic conditions. The authors suggested that clinicians should use semi-structured interviews such as the Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule for DSM-IV: Child and Parent Versions. The authors also suggested that it is an important step in treatment planning to determine the understanding of child and family on the allergic condition and its impact on the child's life.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:The article discusses an approach of treating anxiety in children who have anaphylactic conditions. The authors suggested that clinicians should use semi-structured interviews such as the Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule for DSM-IV: Child and Parent Versions. The authors also suggested that it is an important step in treatment planning to determine the understanding of child and family on the allergic condition and its impact on the child's life.
ISSN:08908567
DOI:10.1097/01.chi.0000222877.f1