Frequency and comorbidity of anxiety disorders in adolescents: Results of the 'Bremer jugendstudie'

Author(s): Karpinski, N. A., Petermann, F., Conradt, J.

Journal/Book: Verhaltenstherapie. 1998; 8: Allschwilerstrasse 10, CH-4009 Basel, Switzerland. Karger. 180-187.

Abstract: This report presents data from the first investigation wave of the 'Bremer Jugendstudie' on the frequency and comorbidity of anxiety disorders in a group of adolescents aged 12-17 years. Anxiety disorders occurred frequently in our sample of adolescents, with a rate of 18,6%. When considering the subtypes of anxiety disorders, phobia was the most common. Posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder occurred less frequently. Anxiety disorders were significantly higher in girls than in boys, and that the rates increased with age. Comorbidity occurs quite frequently, both within the anixiety disorders and with other psychiatric disorders; the most common pattern of comorbidity was that of anxiety and depressive disorders. We conclude by discussing some research priorities in the area of anxiety disorders in children an adolescents.

Note: Article Essau CA, Univ Bremen, Zentrum Rehabil Forsch, Grazer Str 6, D-28359 Bremen, GERMANY

Keyword(s): anxiety disorders; comorbidity; adolescents; REPORTED ANXIOUS SYMPTOMS; PSYCHIATRIC-DISORDERS; OVERANXIOUS DISORDER; CHILDHOOD ANXIETY; UNITED-STATES; PREVALENCE; CHILDREN; PSYCHOPATHOLOGY; AGE; DEPRESSION

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