A clinical case of generalized anxiety disorder

Shkembi, Alberta and Shehu, Artemisi and Lito, Gjeorgjina Kuli and Skenderi, Elda and Kuneshka, Numila and Koja, Albert and Sadedini, Laureta (2025) A clinical case of generalized anxiety disorder. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 26 (1). pp. 3280-3282. ISSN 2581-9615

This article presents a case study of generalized anxiety. The patient is 13 years old and exhibits symptoms of generalized anxiety. These symptoms have affected her ability to function. The patient has been treated through cognitive behavioral therapy. The therapy has primarily focused on improving functional symptoms. The most commonly used technique in tis case is mindfulness. Mindfulness can be used as a therapeutic approach within a behavioral framework, like the third wave of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT.) Nea showed noticeable and positive changes during therapy. The case study illustrates how generalized anxiety can affect a child´s daily functioning.