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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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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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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.

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Children’s Mental Health Week 2024: My Voice Matters

MQ Mental Health

Young people associate self-love with resilience and prevention of depression or anxiety but the accepted norms of those around us in children’s environment such as families or culture, affect their ability to develop strong self-care practices. Clinical terminology isn’t easy for adults to use correctly, let alone younger age groups.

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Assertiveness Training: A Forgotten Evidence-Based Treatment

Society of Clinical Psychology

This SCP Blog post by Brittany Speed, Brandon Goldstein, and Dr. Marvin Goldfried discuss their recent publication in CP:SP addressing the role of assertiveness training in clinical psychology. During the 1970s and 1980s, assertiveness training occupied a prominent role within clinical behavior therapy.

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Children’s Mental Health Week 2024: My Voice Matters

MQ Mental Health

Young people associate self-love with resilience and prevention of depression or anxiety but the accepted norms of those around us in children’s environment such as families or culture, affect their ability to develop strong self-care practices. Clinical terminology isn’t easy for adults to use correctly, let alone younger age groups.

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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.