2020
Evidence-Based, Non-pharmacological Interventions for Pediatric Anxiety Disorders
Stoll R, Mendes S, Pina A, Silverman W. Evidence-Based, Non-pharmacological Interventions for Pediatric Anxiety Disorders. Issues In Clinical Child Psychology 2020, 55-69. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-44226-2_5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchBehavioral therapyBehavioral therapy protocolPediatric anxiety disordersPrevalent psychiatric problemCognitive restructuringPediatric anxietyCBT interventionConduct problemsIllegal substance useAnxiety disordersCaregiver trainingSubstance useClinical illustrationNegative sequelaeNon-pharmacological interventionsRigorous scientific supportPsychiatric problemsSuicidal ideationTraining TrainingTrainingAugmentation strategiesPediatric populationClinical changesYouthYouthTherapy protocols
2018
Negative peer social interactions and oxytocin levels linked to suicidal ideation in anxious youth
Lebowitz ER, Blumberg HP, Silverman WK. Negative peer social interactions and oxytocin levels linked to suicidal ideation in anxious youth. Journal Of Affective Disorders 2018, 245: 806-811. PMID: 30699863, PMCID: PMC6361537, DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2018.11.070.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNegative peer interactionsPeer social interactionSalivary oxytocin levelsAnxious youthPeer interactionsHigher oxytocin levelsAnxiety disordersOxytocin levelsSocial interactionSuicidal ideationSocial eventsSelf-report measuresPrimary anxiety disorderSemi-structured diagnostic interviewNegative social interactionsPeripheral oxytocin levelsSample of childrenPeer victimization
2008
Measures matter: the relative contribution of anxiety and depression to suicidal ideation in clinically referred anxious youth using brief versus full length questionnaires
Carter R, Silverman WK, Allen A, Ham L. Measures matter: the relative contribution of anxiety and depression to suicidal ideation in clinically referred anxious youth using brief versus full length questionnaires. Depression And Anxiety 2008, 25: e27-e35. PMID: 18729149, DOI: 10.1002/da.20468.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsManifest Anxiety ScaleAnxious youthChildren's Manifest Anxiety ScaleDepression InventoryIndirect effectsChildren's Depression InventoryStructural equation modelingSignificant direct effectSuicidal ideationChildhood anxietyLength versionCross-sectional designAnxiety ScaleFull-length questionnairesBrief versionEquation modelingAnxietyMeasurement strategyIdeationDepressionFull-length versionYouthDifferent findingsRelative contributionRCMAS