ABSTRACT
Background: The propose of present article is introducing methods and instrument of assessment and diagnosis of anxiety disorders in child and adolescents
Materials and Methods: This research is descriptive- Liberian study. To collecting data, all of available psychological and psychiatric references and literature was studied and those results summarized
Results: Structured interviews facilitate clear and correct diagnosis by information quantifying and reducing validity problems of non-structured interviews. Self- report instruments administrate easily and fast, and provide information about nature and severity of anxiety symptoms. These instruments are complement of clinical interviews and aren't used as major diagnosis instrument. Behavioral instrument as a substitution to structured interviews and self- report instruments can provide proper information about problems of young child. Because this group of patients cannot easily express her/ his fears and anxieties
Conclusion: Application of these instrument to research and therapeutic proposes aren't sufficient and using a set of its recommended. Although application of introduced instruments to providing precision diagnosis and assessment of therapy outcomes can be helpful