Clin Child Fam Psychol Rev March 2020 PMID 31628568

A Meta-analysis to Guide the Enhancement of CBT for Childhood Anxiety: Exposure Over Anxiety Management.

Stephen P H Whiteside, Leslie A Sim, Allison S Morrow, Wigdan H Farah, Daniel R Hilliker, M Hassan Murad, Zhen Wang

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect strong agreement with the meta-analysis, with posts like '@m_aitken' emphasizing the importance of understanding active ingredients in therapy, and others noting that focusing on in-session exposure could enhance treatment efficacy. The tone combines support, recognition of clinical implications, and a sense of urgency to adopt these findings, indicating high engagement and perceived impact.

AgreementStrong agreement

All discussions support the findings of the meta-analysis, emphasizing the importance of in-session exposure over relaxation techniques.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions demonstrate high interest, with commenters highlighting the significance of identifying active treatment ingredients and potential improvements in therapy.

EngagementModerate engagement

Most posters engage thoughtfully, referencing the core findings and implications of the research, though some simply echo the main points.

ImpactHigh impact

The shared posts suggest the research has a substantial impact on the field, with many recognizing it as a potential guide for improving treatment approaches.

Abstract in brief

  • The meta-analysis examined how different treatment components in CBT for childhood anxiety influence treatment outcomes, finding that more in-session exposure tasks lead to better symptom improvement.
  • The study also found that including relaxation techniques in CBT was associated with smaller treatment effects, suggesting that focusing on exposure rather than relaxation may be more effective.
  • Overall, the findings recommend emphasizing in-session exposure and reducing reliance on relaxation strategies to improve CBT's effectiveness for childhood anxiety, though further research is needed to confirm these conclusions.

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Madison Aitken
@m_aitken · X

Meta-analysis supporting the benefits of in-session exposure for child and adolescent anxiety treatment. So important to understand the active ingredients of our treatment approaches. https://t.co/BPJHF4BJzG

Sep 9, 2020 · 13 likes · 3 shares · 525 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @m_aitken: Meta-analysis supporting the benefits of in-session exposure for child and adolescent anxiety treatment. So important to unde…

Sep 9, 2020 · 3 shares · 6,712 followers View post →
Ryan Farmer (he/him)
@rfarmer27 · X

RT @m_aitken: Meta-analysis supporting the benefits of in-session exposure for child and adolescent anxiety treatment. So important to unde…

Sep 9, 2020 · 3 shares · 2,300 followers View post →
Nicole Stettler, PhD
@NicoleMStettler · X

Meta-analysis: among CBT for childhood anxiety, in-session exposure associated with stronger pre/post treatment effects, inclusion of relaxation associated with weaker effects. https://t.co/UrJr9znu9n

Sep 22, 2020 · 297 followers View post →

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Nicole Stettler, PhD
@NicoleMStettler · X

Meta-analysis: among CBT for childhood anxiety, in-session exposure associated with stronger pre/post treatment effects, inclusion of relaxation associated with weaker effects. https://t.co/UrJr9znu9n

Sep 22, 2020 · 297 followers View post →
Ryan Farmer (he/him)
@rfarmer27 · X

RT @m_aitken: Meta-analysis supporting the benefits of in-session exposure for child and adolescent anxiety treatment. So important to unde…

Sep 9, 2020 · 3 shares · 2,300 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @m_aitken: Meta-analysis supporting the benefits of in-session exposure for child and adolescent anxiety treatment. So important to unde…

Sep 9, 2020 · 3 shares · 6,712 followers View post →
Madison Aitken
@m_aitken · X

Meta-analysis supporting the benefits of in-session exposure for child and adolescent anxiety treatment. So important to understand the active ingredients of our treatment approaches. https://t.co/BPJHF4BJzG

Sep 9, 2020 · 13 likes · 3 shares · 525 followers View post →