Cbt Strategies For Anxious And Depressed Childr... Guide

Internalising disorders in childhood often present as a complex mix of anxiety and depressive symptoms. This paper outlines key CBT interventions—including psychoeducation, cognitive restructuring, and exposure therapy—adapted for developmental relevance. It emphasizes the "transdiagnostic" approach, addressing the shared underlying mechanisms of both conditions. 1. Introduction

Children often struggle with "thinking traps" like catastrophizing (expecting the worst) or black-and-white thinking. CBT Strategies for Anxious and Depressed Childr...

Children act as "Thought Detectives" to look for evidence. Instead of saying "Nobody likes me," they learn to find evidence of a friend who said hello that morning. C. Behavioural Activation: Breaking the Lethargy Internalising disorders in childhood often present as a