Presenter(s)

• Patricia Fontanilla, University of Calgary

Abstract

The present study conducted a systematic review on the existing school-based interventions for adolescents with social anxiety disorder (SAD). Results of the present review revealed that interventions consisting of CBT-type ingredients such as psycho-education, social skills training, cognitive restructuring, exposure, and relapse prevention showed the most effectiveness. All studies reviewed utilized a targeted approach when selecting participants. More studies should follow a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to examine universal interventions that may have implications in early prevention. These findings are significant for school psychologists as it informs prevention strategies and intervention implementation.