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Bushnell GA, Dusetzina SB, Compton SN, Gaynes BN, Brookhart MA, Stürmer T. Psychotherapy Claims Surrounding Pharmacotherapy Initiation in Children and Adolescents with Anxiety Disorders. Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology. 2018 Dec 19.
Abstract
Psychotherapy is an effective, recommended treatment for pediatric anxiety disorders. Nevertheless, individuals with mental health conditions often do not receive psychotherapy, with variation across provider types. This study sought to examine psychotherapy claims surrounding medication initiation in U.S. children with diagnosed anxiety disorders.