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World J Clin Pediatr. Nov 9, 2021; 10(6): 112-123
Published online Nov 9, 2021. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v10.i6.112
Pediatrician-friendly perspectives on cognitive behavioral therapy for anxious youth: Current status and clinical implications for the next normal
Robert D Friedberg
Robert D Friedberg, Center for the Study and Treatment of Anxious Youth, Palo Alto University, San Jose, CA 95136, United States
Author contributions: Friedberg RD is the only author.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Robert D Friedberg receives book royalties from Springer, Guilford, Routledge, John Wiley, and Professional Resource Press.
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Corresponding author: Robert D Friedberg, PhD, Professor, Center for the Study and Treatment of Anxious Youth, Palo Alto University, 1791 Arastradero Rd, San Jose, CA 94304, United States. rfriedberg@paloaltou.edu
Received: May 3, 2021
Peer-review started: May 3, 2021
First decision: June 25, 2021
Revised: July 4, 2021
Accepted: September 1, 2021
Article in press: September 1, 2021
Published online: November 9, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: There are several core tips in this therapeutic advances article. First, while the state-of-the-science supporting cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for pediatric anxiety is very strong, proper delivery of genuine CBT by trained providers is fundamental to its success. Clinicians should provide CBT in a manner that balances flexibility within fidelity. Most importantly, exposure is an essential component to any CBT approach to pediatric anxiety disorders.