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

Society of Clinical Psychology

During that time, she had been having several panic attacks per day and met criteria for multiple anxiety disorders. However, despite all her years of psychosocial intervention, she had never received evidence-based interventions for her anxiety.

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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. All of that supports the utility of assertiveness training as an important stand-alone clinical intervention.

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Prioritizing Mental Health on College Campuses

Society of Clinical Psychology

In our recently published study in Journal of Abnormal Psychology (Auerbach et al., This result has challenging clinical implications, as it indicates that transdiagnostic interventions directed at students with high comorbidity will be needed to reduce suicidal behaviors among students at risk by virtue of having suicide ideation.

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Members in the News – August 11, 2023

Social Workers Speak

” Think about how the color may drain from your face when you’re met with a bout of anxiety. By encouraging blood flow back into the face, you signal to the rest of your body that it’s OK to relax. This is my first experience working inside a methadone clinic although I have been in the field for 40 years.

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The Impact of Immigration Policy on Latino Families: A Call to Action for Psychologists

Society of Clinical Psychology

As psychologists, it is crucial to become aware of how immigration policies can impact the presence of trauma, depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders. Moreover, fear of deportation or mistrust can permeate the family unit and have a damaging psychological impact on both parents and children, regardless of documentation status.