Philip C. Kendall - Child & Adolescent Anxiety Disorders

Phil Kendall, a professor at Temple University, discusses anxiety in children, emphasizing its normalcy and potential to lead to future mental health issues if untreated. He outlines a treatment program focusing on skill-building and exposure, rather than eliminating anxiety. The program, called the Coping Cat, has shown a 60% success rate in studies. Kendall highlights the importance of not overly accommodating anxiety in schools and the benefits of successful treatment on long-term outcomes like education and employment.

What strategies can be used to help children gradually face their fears?

Discuss the findings of the study on the effectiveness of anxiety treatment programs.

How can anxiety be both a physiological and psychological issue?

What are the potential long-term outcomes for children treated for anxiety?