Cognitive behavioral therapy- anxiety and panic disorders in adult-

Research has shown that mental illness often surfaces during adolescence and early adulthood, and can
frequently extend throughout adulthood. Without treatment, the consequences of mental illness for
individuals and society can be overwhelming. Untreated individuals often fall victim to unnecessary
disabilities, unemployment, substance abuse, homelessness, inappropriate incarceration, comorbid
health issues and even suicide. Further, there is a continuing need for supportive services for
adolescents who are specifically diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, such as panic disorder, or who self-
identified as having excessive anxiety and other stress-related symptoms. Research has shown the
cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based treatment interventions may be effective for a broad range
of mental health issues however, fewer studies exist in regards for treatment with such interventions for
adolescents. The objective of this study was to explore the role of cognitive-based and mindfulness-
based therapeutic stress reduction interventions for anxious and panic disordered youth who are in
early adolescence with consideration of developmental roles and norms within treatment