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Showing 1 to 20 of 33 for “"Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)"”.
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Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and anxiety symptoms in older adults
Anxiety is a broad concept, difficult to detect and recognize. Expression may shift over the lifetime further complicating identification. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is one of the most common anxiety disorders in older adults; however, the true nature remains unclear. Research on older …
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Safety-seeking behaviours and functional impairment in excessive worry and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a chronic condition with substantial functional impairment and high comorbidity with other mental disorders. GAD is the only anxiety disorder that does not have behavioural avoidance in its diagnostic criteria. Despite that, research has shown that GAD patients …
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Narrative - Emotion processing in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
… (CBT) and motivational interviewing (MI) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Multilevel modeling analyses demonstrated a significant effect of outcome for Reflexive Story, Competing Plotlines, and Unexpected Outcome, and a significant outcome x stage effect for Discovery Story. Findings …
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Treatment of Comorbid Anxiety and Oppositionality in Children: Targeting the Underlying Processes
… for families with a child who experiences a generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and an oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). Research suggests emotion regulation and information processing in the child and parenting behaviors directed towards the child may contribute to, and maintain, …
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Cognitive Functions in Young Adults with Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Background: Anxiety and worry are central symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) that have been theorized to negatively impact cognitive functions. However, most of the research has focused on threat-related or emotionally-charged stimuli, and a surprisingly small number of investigations …
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The relationship between worries and safety-seeking behaviour in Generalized Anxiety Disorder
… reactions to uncertainty among individuals with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). General hypothesises were made that individuals with GAD perceive uncertainty as threatening only in situations that matter most to them. Safety-seeking behaviours (SSB), reactions to perceived threat, and …
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Forced Termination Among Clergy: A Study of Experiences, Processes and Effects & Their Connection to Stress & Well-Being Outcomes
… accepted cut-off score for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and scored high on a measure of burnout and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). This project provided an empirical link of PTSD and GAD to the forced termination of clergy. Issues surrounding forced termination significantly …
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Drug Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in a Mouse Model
<p>Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a trauma- and stressor-related disorder caused by exposure to a traumatic or distressing event. Symptoms related to this disorder are known to be detrimental to one’s quality of life, affecting aspects of behavior, cognition, and mood. Furthermore, PTSD …
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Attention and executive functioning deficits associated with dimensions of anxiety and depression
Both anxiety and depression have been linked with attention and executive deficits, yet the nature of these deficits and their clinical implications remain unclear. Chapter 1 reviews existing theories and findings from these literatures, along with key limitations of the existing research. Chapter …
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Impact of One Session of Mindfulness vs. Cognitive Restructuring Skills on Worry and Associated Symptoms in Generalized Anxiety Disorder
… an evidenced-based psychological treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Despite proven efficacy of CBT (i.e., large effect sizes), not everyone responds. One promising alternative approach is Mindfulness-based therapy, which has been shown to be effective in preliminary research in …
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Comparing Therapist Responsivity to Resistance Markers in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing Integrated with Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Generalized Anxiety
… of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD; Westra et al., 2016), the present study examined (1) the degree to which therapist management of resistance differs between therapists trained in CBT integrated with Motivational Interviewing (MI-CBT; i.e., …
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder in Youth: Are They Distinguishable?
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is defined by persistent, irrational anxiety in social situations while generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive worry unrelated to any specific situation. These two disorders share some features and are frequently comorbid in children and …
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Mindfulness and Expressive Writing in College Students with Pathological Worry
… consequences, including having a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD; Waters & Craske, 2005). Individuals who suffer from pathological worry tend to live life in the future rather than in the present moment. Mindfulness, a practice grounded in the acceptance of present-moment …
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The Relationship Between Generalized Anxiety Disorder In Women And Hormonal Imbalances, Self-Efficacy And Lifestyle: Implications For Licensed Professional Counselors And Counselor Educators
… preliminary enquiry of the relationship between Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in women and hormonal imbalances, self-efficacy, and lifestyle. Key consideration was given to the study as it points to implications for licensed professional counselors and counselor educators. A nonexperimental, …
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Compulsive comorbidities: links between generalized anxiety disorder and substance use disorders among African American women
… abuse on the treatment and coping mechanisms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in African American women. Comorbid mental health problems such as depression and anxiety are common in individuals with alcohol and other drug problems. The co-occurrence of substance use disorders (SUDs) and …
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Self-disclosure as a predictor of outcomes in cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxious youth
… to meet diagnostic criteria for their primary anxiety disorder at posttreatment. Efforts to identify predictors and moderators of outcome in CBT are encouraged in order to enhance treatment efficacy. One potential predictor is youth pretreatment self-disclosure (e.g. Panichelli-Mindel, …
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Exploring the Feasibility and Acceptability of a 9-Week, Blended Digital Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy Program for Women with Perimenopausal Anxiety
… women may be at a heightened risk of developing anxiety. Many pharmacological and hormonal treatments have shown mixed efficacy and can be difficult to access, which speaks to the need for alternative treatments. Exploring psychotherapies, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a leading therapy …
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Ambivalence as a Moderator of Treatment Outcomes in Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
… Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in treating anxiety, a significant proportion of clients fail to respond optimally to treatment. A major focus of psychotherapy research involves client-treatment matching, which examines client characteristics as potential predictors of treatment response. …
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The Impact of Motivational Interviewing on Client Response to the Treatment Rationale Within Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Generalized Anxiety
… (MI) has been applied to the treatment of anxiety disorders in an effort to bolster engagement with and response rates to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Although the addition of MI to CBT has been widely advocated, little is known about the impact of MI on therapy process in CBT. The …
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