Anxiety is a psychological and physiological state characterized by cognitive, somatic, emotional, and behavioral components. These components combine to create an unpleasant feeling that is typically associated with uneasiness, fear, or worry. Anxiety is a generalized mood condition that occurs without an identifiable triggering stimulus. As such, it is distinguished from fear, which occurs in the presence of an external threat. Additionally, fear is related to the specific behaviors of escape and avoidance, whereas anxiety is the result of threats that are perceived to be uncontrollable or unavoidable.
The ABC Program for the Enhancement of Achievement, Behavior, and Cognition offers a day treatment program for short-term, integrated intensive psychological and psychosocial services for children 5 to 12 years old. Located within the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA the ABC program applies the most current evidence-based treatment to help children and their families. Length of stay is individual to each child, treatment progress, and family’s unique needs. A child’s success at ABC depends greatly on his or her parent’s commitment to the program. Parents attend formal training sessions weekly to provide consistency between the program and the home.
The ABC Day Treatment Program specializes in treatment for children with a variety of conditions including:
