2022
Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of youths and parents seeking psychological treatment for school attendance problems
Johnsen DB, Lomholt JJ, Heyne D, Jeppesen P, Jensen MB, Silverman WK, Thastum M. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of youths and parents seeking psychological treatment for school attendance problems. PLOS ONE 2022, 17: e0261449. PMID: 35081106, PMCID: PMC8791456, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0261449.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health problemsSchool attendance problemsPsychological treatmentHelp-seeking youthHealth problemsAttendance problemsClinical characteristicsBehavioral difficultiesCross-sectional designNegative outcomesOlder youthYouthEarly interventionClinical levelParentsTreatment startBaseline assessmentSchool absenceSociodemographic characteristicsTreatmentAnxietyHigh levelsLow levelsDepressionAbsence
2021
Maternal Depression and Mother-Child Oxytocin Synchrony in Youth with Anxiety Disorders
Gadassi Polack R, Joormann J, Orbach M, Silverman WK, Lebowitz ER. Maternal Depression and Mother-Child Oxytocin Synchrony in Youth with Anxiety Disorders. Research On Child And Adolescent Psychopathology 2021, 49: 381-392. PMID: 33403493, DOI: 10.1007/s10802-020-00744-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMaternal depressionAnxiety disordersDepressive symptomsOT levelsBehavior problemsOwn depressive symptomsChild internalizing symptomsChild behavior problemsMother-child dyadsPsychiatric evaluationHigh levelsPeripheral measuresNegative affectChild anxietyNeuropeptide oxytocinInternalizing symptomsPhysiological synchronyBehavioral synchronySymptomsBehavioral codingInteraction tasksSalivary oxytocinAffiliative bondsDisordersDepression
2019
Parental Predictors of School Attendance Difficulties in Children Referred to an Anxiety Disorders Clinic
Marin C, Anderson T, Lebowitz E, Silverman W. Parental Predictors of School Attendance Difficulties in Children Referred to an Anxiety Disorders Clinic. European Journal Of Education And Psychology 2019, 12: 31-46. DOI: 10.30552/ejep.v12i1.239.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSchool attendance difficultiesParental psychological controlFamily accommodationParental depressionPsychological controlParental factorsParental anxietyAttendance difficultiesAnxiety Disorders ClinicAnxious childrenChildhood anxietyChild anxietyImportant predictive roleParent ratingsParental variablesChild depressionBehavior problemsParental predictorsAnxietyChild's ageSignificant predictorsSchool hoursHigh levelsDisorders ClinicChildren
2017
Parental Acculturation Level Moderates Outcome in Peer-Involved and Parent-Involved CBT for Anxiety Disorders in Latino Youth
Vaclavik D, Buitron V, Rey Y, Marin CE, Silverman WK, Pettit JW. Parental Acculturation Level Moderates Outcome in Peer-Involved and Parent-Involved CBT for Anxiety Disorders in Latino Youth. Journal Of Latinx Psychology 2017, 5: 261-274. PMID: 29226037, PMCID: PMC5720156, DOI: 10.1037/lat0000095.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCognitive behavioral therapyGroup CBTParental acculturationLatino youthAnxiety disordersAnxiety outcomesEfficacy of CBTGroup cognitive behavioral therapyAnxiety scoresCBT outcomeBehavioral therapyUS cultureParental acculturation levelYouthAcculturation levelAcculturationModeratorEfficacious treatmentModerate outcomeDisordersHigh levelsFurther evidencePeersScoresLow levelsAnxiety Sensitivity Moderates the Relation Between Family Accommodation and Anxiety Symptom Severity in Clinically Anxious Children
Schleider JL, Lebowitz ER, Silverman WK. Anxiety Sensitivity Moderates the Relation Between Family Accommodation and Anxiety Symptom Severity in Clinically Anxious Children. Child Psychiatry & Human Development 2017, 49: 187-196. PMID: 28616690, PMCID: PMC6688181, DOI: 10.1007/s10578-017-0740-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnxiety symptom severityChild anxiety symptom severityFamily accommodationAnxiety sensitivityAnxious childrenSymptom severityClinically Anxious ChildrenAnxiety-provoking stimuliLong-term anxietySubset of childrenAnxiety severityImmediate distressMothers' ratingsChildren's symptomsParental involvementChildrenDistressRatingsSeverity associationStrength of associationAnxietyHigh levelsStimuliAccommodationLinkAnxiety Disorders
Weems C, Silverman W. Anxiety Disorders. 2017, 531-559. DOI: 10.1002/9781394258932.ch16.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnxiety disordersChildhood anxiety disordersInformation processing modelDevelopmental psychopathology approachStages of cognitionInternalizing symptomsHeritable vulnerabilityAnxious symptomsProcessing modelSomatic complaintsLatino childrenNon-Latino childrenHigh levelsClinical samplesDisordersChildrenLarge bodyRelated symptomsCognitionAnxietySymptomsEthnic differencesYouthPotential factorsGirls
2011
Sex Variations in Youth Anxiety Symptoms: Effects of Pubertal Development and Gender Role Orientation
Carter R, Silverman WK, Jaccard J. Sex Variations in Youth Anxiety Symptoms: Effects of Pubertal Development and Gender Role Orientation. Journal Of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology 2011, 40: 730-741. PMID: 21916691, PMCID: PMC3209758, DOI: 10.1080/15374416.2011.597082.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Treatment and Prevention of Posttraumatic Stress Reactions in Children and Adolescents Exposed to Disasters and Terrorism: What Is the Evidence?
La Greca A, Silverman W. Treatment and Prevention of Posttraumatic Stress Reactions in Children and Adolescents Exposed to Disasters and Terrorism: What Is the Evidence? Child Development Perspectives 2009, 3: 4-10. DOI: 10.1111/j.1750-8606.2008.00069.x.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsPosttraumatic stress disorderPosttraumatic stressPersistent posttraumatic stress disorderPsychological first aidCognitive-behavioral interventionsPosttraumatic stress reactionsLong-term recovery phaseStress disorderPTS reactionsPsychoeducational materialsPsychological problemsStress reactionsYouthMulticomponent interventionAdolescentsDevastating natural disastersFirst aidInterventionChildrenPostdisaster recoveryImmediate aftermathActs of terrorismHigh levelsTerrorist attacksShort-term recovery
2008
The Relations between Anxiety Sensitivity and Anxiety Control in the Prediction of Anxiety Symptoms among Children and Adolescents
Marin C, Rey Y, Nichols-Lopez K, Silverman W. The Relations between Anxiety Sensitivity and Anxiety Control in the Prediction of Anxiety Symptoms among Children and Adolescents. Behavioural And Cognitive Psychotherapy 2008, 36: 391-402. DOI: 10.1017/s1352465808004475.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAnxiety sensitivityHigh anxiety sensitivityAnxiety controlAnxiety symptomsPartial mediatorPrediction of anxietyYouth anxietyStudy's conceptual modelConceptual modelInternal reactionsYouth sexAnxietyExternal threatsAdolescentsClinical implicationsGirlsBoysPotential clinical implicationsChildrenModeratorResearch clinicHigh levelsPresent studyContextFindings