Pediatric anxiety disorders: from neuroscience to evidence-based clinical practice
Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.)
; 35(supl.1): S03-S21, 2013. tab, graf
Artigo
em Inglês
| LILACS
| ID: lil-687956
Biblioteca responsável:
BR1.1
ABSTRACT
The objective of this narrative review of the literature is to describe the epidemiology, etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric anxiety disorders. We aim to guide clinicians in understanding the biology of anxiety disorders and to provide general guidelines for the proper diagnoses and treatment of these conditions early in life. Anxiety disorders are prevalent, associated with a number of negative life outcomes, and currently under-recognized and under-treated. The etiology involves both genes and environmental influences modifying the neural substrate in a complex interplay. Research on pathophysiology is still in its infancy, but some brain regions, such as the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex, have been implicated in fear and anxiety. Current practice is to establish diagnosis based purely on clinical features, derived from clinical interviews with the child, parents, and teachers. Treatment is effective using medication, cognitive behavioral therapy, or a combination of both. An introduction to the neuroscience behind anxiety disorders combined with an evidence-based approach may help clinicians to understand these disorders and treat them properly in childhood.
Texto completo:
Disponível
Coleções:
Bases de dados internacionais
Contexto em Saúde:
Agenda de Saúde Sustentável para as Américas
Problema de saúde:
Objetivo 7: Evidência e conhecimento em matéria de saúde
Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Transtornos de Ansiedade
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Prática Clínica Baseada em Evidências
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Estudo de etiologia
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Guia de prática clínica
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Pesquisa qualitativa
Limite:
Criança
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Braz. J. Psychiatry (São Paulo, 1999, Impr.)
Assunto da revista:
Psiquiatria
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul/BR