Brief Behavioral Therapy For Anxiety And Depression In Youth: Workbook

Overview

The Brief Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety and Depression in Youth guide presents a concise, transdiagnostic intervention for treating anxiety and depression – two of the most common internalizing disorders in young people. This evidence-based approach targets shared underlying factors such as avoidance, withdrawal, and negative mood, offering a streamlined framework that benefits both therapists and families. By integrating behavioral strategies like graded engagement – which blends exposure and behavioral activation – BBT encourages approach behaviors and promotes meaningful re-engagement with life. Supplementary tools, including stress management and problem-solving techniques, further increase its flexibility. BBT is especially suited to pediatric settings, where emotional distress often shows up as physical complaints. It has proven particularly effective for underserved groups, including racial and ethnic minority youth. As part of the Treatments That Work™ series, this guide offers clear, practical instructions, helping clinicians deliver effective, scalable, and accessible care to children and adolescents facing internalizing difficulties.