Research Review: A systematic review and meta-analysis of nonpharmacological interventions for children and adolescents with selective mutism

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Posted on 3 May 2023

‘A systematic review and meta-analysis of nonpharmacological interventions for children and adolescents with selective mutism’

Open Access paper from JCPP Advances

Selective mutism (SM) is an anxiety disorder that often starts in early years with serious and lasting consequences. Nonpharmacological interventions are commonly seen as the preferred first treatment. This systematic review identifies outcome measures used and outcomes achieved for nonpharmacological interventions for children and adolescents with SM.

Authors: Gino Hipolito, Emma Pagnamenta, Helen Stacey, Emily Wright, Victoria Joffe, Kou Murayama, Cathy Creswell

First published: 03 May 2023

https://doi.org/10.1002/jcv2.12166

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