title: Beyond butterflies: generalized anxiety disorder in adolescents.
abstract: A generalized anxiety disorder diagnosis must include thorough history-taking, the use of age-appropriate screening tools, and physical assessment. Research and development into the use of screening tools and effectiveness of treatment strategies for generalized anxiety disorder is needed to better manage adolescents with the disorder.
authors: Michon Elizabeth McBride is a DNP student at Columbia University School of Nursing, New York, N.Y.
authors: Michon Elizabeth
authors: ME
authors: McBride
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D057179:Advanced Practice Nursing; D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D002648:Child; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D012307:Risk Factors; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D014151:Anti-Anxiety Agents