Communicating through Challenges

This chapter explores strategies to help children with selective mutism engage in communication, particularly in schools. It discusses therapeutic methods, including exposure-based cognitive behavioral therapy and the potential use of SSRIs, emphasizing the intersection of anxiety and depression in young adolescents. The chapter advocates for gradual exposure to fears and stresses the interplay between cognitive therapy and medication in achieving effective mental health outcomes.

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