One of the current challenges for clinical researchers evaluating treatment outcomes is obtaining evidence relating to the mechanisms of action of therapies (process versus outcome). For example, whilst cognitive behavioural (CBT) approaches to anxiety disorders in children have shown considerable efficacy in terms of reducing self-reported anxiety, teacher/parent reported anxiety and observable anxiety symptoms, the [...]
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