Social anxiety in adolescents and young adults
Subtitle: translating developmental science into practice
By: edited by Candice A. Alfano and Deborah C. Beidel
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 310
ISBN-13: 9781433809484; 9781433809491
Description: From the publisher. During adolescence, the physical, cognitive, and behavioral hallmarks of social anxiety disorder (SAD) often make their first appearance. Although symptoms of social anxiety are common in adolescents, only recently have researchers begun to examine the problem in this age group. An increasing number of studies have uncovered important nuances in the development and presentation of social anxiety symptoms and SAD in adolescents and young adults. This book assesses the implications of the research both for researchers and for clinicians who want to provide the most up-to-date treatments for their anxiety-plagued patients. Contributors examine social anxiety in the context of dating and romantic relationships, alcohol and drug use, performance anxiety and school refusal, and comorbid disorders such as depression. The unique challenges faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered; ethnic minority; and autistic adolescents are also considered. Clinically oriented authors describe the latest techniques in assessment and treatment, including pharmacotherapy and cognitive behavioral approaches. Compassionate in tone and comprehensive in scope, Social Anxiety in Adolescents and Young Adults represents a significant step forward in the field of social anxiety.
Table of contents: title: Introduction / Candica A. Alfano, Deborah C. Beidel; title: Clnical presentation of SAD in adolescents and young adults / Franklin Mesa, Melissa M. Nieves, Deborah C. Beidel; title: The etiology of SAD in adolescents and young adults / Chermaine K. Higa-McMillan, Chad Ebesutani; title: Neurodevelopmental aspects of social anxiety / Roxann Roberson-Nay, Ruth C. Brown; title: Social anxiety and depression : the teenage & early adult years / Lisa R. Starr ... [et al.]; title: Dating, romantic relationships and SA in young people / Annette La Greca ... [et al.]; title: Alcohol & drug use in socially anxious young adults / Rachel D. Thompson, Abigail A. Goldsmith & Giao Q. Tran; title: Social & performance anxiety & oppositional & school refusal behavior in adolescents / Christopher A. Kearney ... [et al.]; title: Peer relations & victimization in adolescents with SAD / Bridget K. Biggs, Marilyn L. Sampilo, Megan N. McFadden; title: Social anxiety among LGBT adolescents & young adults / Karen E. Roberts, Danielle Schwartz, Trevor A. Hart; title: Social anxiety in adolescents on the autism spectrum / Susan W. White & Amie R. Schry; title: Cultural influences on SA in Af-Am, etc. / Argero A. Zerr, Lindsay E. Holly, Armando A. Pina; title: Assessment of social anxiety / Andres De Los Reyes, Courtney P. Keeton; title: Behavioral & cognitive behavioral treatments for SAD in adolescents & young adults / Kerri Kim, Adair Parr & Candice Alfano; title: Pharmacotherapy of SAD in A & YA / L.N. Ravindran & M. B. Stein; title: Adapting treatment of SAD for delivery in schools / Carrie Masia Warner ... [et al.].