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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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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.

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Let’s Talk About Sleep

Millennial Social Worker

Poor sleep or excessive sleep is also one of the common symptoms of depression and anxiety. To avoid experiencing health problems and other psychosocial impacts, sleep should be prioritized. Poor sleep leads to cognitive impairment and may cause or contribute to many depressive disorders. tiredness and hallucinations.

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Assertiveness Training: A Forgotten Evidence-Based Treatment

Society of Clinical Psychology

Assertive behavior was defined as any action that reflects an individual’s own best interest, including standing up for oneself without significant anxiety, expressing one’s feelings comfortably, or exercising one’s own rights without denying the rights of others. behavior rehearsal) and/or cognitive means (e.g.,

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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. Subsequently, how can psychologists tailor individual and community-based intervention efforts? These post-migration stressors (e.g.

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Prioritizing Mental Health on College Campuses

Society of Clinical Psychology

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. Depression and Anxiety. 2018), higher rates of school attrition (Auerbach et al.,