Treatment of Anxiety Disorders for Children and Adolescents in Regular Outpatient Clinics

Treatment of Anxiety Disorders for Children and Adolescents in Regular Outpatient Clinics (TADCAROC)

The purpose of this study is to examine the content of the treatment being delivered for anxiety disorders for children and adolescents in the regular outpatient clinics in western Norway. The study will also collect data before and after treatment to evaluate the result of the treatment. Furthermore, as part of the study we aim to collect normative data on two questionnaires used to identify anxiety symptoms and the extent to which anxiety interfere with daily functioning. We also aim to develop a quality indicator for anxiety treatment that can be used to monitor treatment in the regular outpatient service, based on the results of the current study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of an anxiety disorder (including PTSD and OCD) based on the diagnostic interview ADIS (ADIS-C/P; Silverman & Albano, 1996).
• The anxiety disorder is the patients primary diagnosis.
• Informed concent is given.

Exclusion Criteria:

• The patient is in need for other primary treatment intervention (e.g., psychosis, suicidality risk)