Efficacy of parent-involved cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders

Abstract

This article provides an overview and summary of the application and key influencing factors of parental involvement in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. It emphasizes the critical role of parents in therapy and provides a detailed analysis of methods, effectiveness, and feasibility of parent-focused interventions based on CBT. The paper explores the importance of key factors such as parental anxiety management, emotional support, reducing accommodating behaviors, shifting control, and enhancing parental involvement. These findings deepen the understanding of the role of parents in the treatment of child and adolescent anxiety and provide directions for future research and clinical practice.

Keywords

cognitive behavioral therapy / anxiety disorders / child mental health / adolescent mental health / parental involvement