Black veterans reported greater #AnxietySensitivity than White veterans seeking treatment for #PTSD & substance use disorders. Results can inform efforts to develop #CulturallyResponsive interventions. Full text 👇@lsu.bsky.social @lsupsychology.bsky.social @lsuresearch.bsky.social

Heightened anxiety sensitivity linked to memory issues in late-life depression A specific fear of bodily sensations often accompanies depression in older adults. This heightened distress is associated with lower cognitive scores, interrupted sleep, and a reduced overall quality of life, according to a recent study.

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Grad student Luke Vargo tested the interaction of #DistressIntolerance (DI), #AnxietySensitivity (AS), & #sex on #drinking, finding DI related to > binge drinking freq among men w/lower AS, & among women w/higher AS. Highlights the important role of sex in alcohol research. @lsuresearch.bsky.social

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Influence of anxiety sensitivity on the observe facet of the five facet mindfulness questionnaire: differential item functioning in a clinical population - BMC Psychiatry Background Many individuals who engage in mindfulness experience decreased anxiety. Yet some individuals, particularly those with panic disorder (PD) or elevated anxiety sensitivity (AS), note heighte...

So many people engage with mindfulness through apps, rather than a trained teacher. That can lead to a world of difference for those with particular needs around anxiety sensitivity.

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"I fear, therefore I shop" new article on anxiety sensitivity and compulsive buying #AnxietySensitivity #AnxietyProblems