Social anxiety disorder in Black American adolescents: Cultural considerations in conceptualization, assessment, and treatment.
Bull Menninger Clin
; 88(2): 171-195, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is characterized by significant distress and avoidance surrounding social and performance situations, with marked interpersonal and academic impairment. This review article highlights cultural considerations relevant to the conceptualization, identification, and treatment of SAD in Black youth. Research evaluating the utility of evidence-based measures to assess SAD suggests they are culturally relevant; however, gaps in knowledge regarding the psychometric properties of even the most widely used instruments are evident. In regard to intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) approaches hold promise, yet there is a lack of research on the use of CBT with Black adolescents. Recommendations to incorporate cultural factors into CBT are provided, and future work investigating culturally adapted interventions is needed. Finally, given significant disparities in access and utilization of mental health services among Black youth, strategies to increase treatment engagement, such as school-based services, are important to consider.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Black or African American
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Phobia, Social
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Bull Menninger Clin
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Country of publication:
Estados Unidos