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Targeting Anxiety Sensitivity in Prevention Treatments: A Meta-Analysis

Society of Clinical Psychology

Anxiety sensitivity refers to fears of anxiety-related sensations (e.g., Although anxiety sensitivity was originally studied in relation to panic- and anxiety-related disorders, it subsequently has been conceptualized as a transdiagnostic measure of distress intolerance and a risk factor for important health behaviors (Otto et al.,

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Behavioral Addictions: Treatment Strategies for Clinical Practice

University of Connecticut

Rather than assuming this type of clinical work requires a brand-new set of skills, clinicians need only to add to their previously established skill set to address behavioral addictions. There is a lot of shame around addiction in general and behavioral addictions specifically. Many clients may present with other issues (e.g.,

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The Promise of Transdiagnostic Treatments for Anxiety Disorders

Society of Clinical Psychology

Significant progress has been made in recent decades in identifying effective psychosocial treatments for anxiety and mood disorders. Another key issue is that many current CBT protocols were specifically designed to impact a specific mood or anxiety disorder. Brown et al., Brown et al.,

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Children’s Mental Health Week 2024: My Voice Matters

MQ Mental Health

Autonomy can positively benefit mental health and lack of independence can, for adults, increase symptoms of depression. Clinical terminology isn’t easy for adults to use correctly, let alone younger age groups. From a child’s perspective, they might not feel heard. It is human nature to learn from each other.

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NASW Member Voices: Considering a career in addiction social work? Here is what you should know

Social Work Blog

There are clinical, military, hospital, school social work, and other options. Large hospital systems typically employ LMSW social workers because they have demonstrated clinical acumen and the ability to navigate practice scenarios. So why should students enter the realm of clinical social work in addiction?

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Inequality of Mental Health

MQ Mental Health

A report by the UN Human Rights office showed people with mental health conditions and those with psychosocial disabilities experience disproportionately higher rates of poor physical health; and have a reduced life expectancy – a 20-years fewer for men and 15 years for women - compared with others in the population.

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Training therapists in evidence-based mental health interventions: What works and what holds promise for the future?

Society of Clinical Psychology

“Jenna” was an adolescent who presented for treatment at a specialty clinic after having been in therapy for several years. During that time, she had been having several panic attacks per day and met criteria for multiple anxiety disorders. Clinical Psychology : Science and Practice. About the Authors. Hannah Frank, M.A.