NON CME RECORDING: ECHO Session 4 Effective Management of Performance Anxiety and Generalized Anxiety in Kids and Teens

In today's high-pressure world, children and adolescents are increasingly facing performance and generalized anxiety, which can significantly impact their well-being and development. This presentation provides a comprehensive approach to understanding and managing these anxiety disorders.

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

  1. Review the Symptoms and Impact of Performance and Generalized Anxiety
    Participants will be able to identify the key symptoms of performance anxiety and generalized anxiety in children and adolescents and understand how these conditions affect their academic, social, and personal lives.
  2.  Implement Evidence-Based Therapeutic Techniques
    Attendees will learn about various evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques, that can effectively manage and reduce anxiety in young patients.
  3. Develop Personalized Anxiety Management Plans
    Participants will gain skills in creating individualized anxiety management plans tailored to the specific needs of each child or adolescent, considering factors such as age, severity of anxiety, and coexisting conditions.
  4.  Engage Parents and Caregivers in Treatment
    Attendees will learn strategies to involve parents and caregivers in the treatment process, ensuring they can support their child’s progress and help maintain anxiety reduction strategies at home.

AzAAP gratefully acknowledges financial support for this ECHO series from the University of Arizona Department of Psychiatry.