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Showing 1 to 20 of 73 for “"generalized anxiety disorder"”.
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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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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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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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Resistance and Outcome Expectations in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
… were tested among 44 clients with severe generalized anxiety disorder treated with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for severe generalized anxiety in the context of a randomized controlled trial (Westra, Constantino, & Antony, 2016). Resistance was measured for a midtreatment session and COE …
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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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Physical Activity and Exercise in People with Multiple Sclerosis and Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Clinical anxiety symptoms are prevalent, yet poorly managed in multiple sclerosis (MS), a neuroinflammatory disease of the central nervous system. Anxiety disorders occur in 22% of people with MS, and anxiety is associated with poorer outcomes across clinical and quality of life domains. GAD is the …
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The experience of zen meditation on patients with generalized anxiety disorder in Taiwan
… study explored the experience of patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) undertaking a six week intervention of a Zen meditation programme in Taiwan. Mix-methods were used including the Revised State and Trait Anxiety Inventory (RSTAI), repeated focus groups, individual interviews, …
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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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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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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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INTOLERANCE OF UNCERTAINTY FOR IDIOSYNCRATIC CONCERNS IN ANALOGUE GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER, OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER, AND NORMAL CONTROLS
… of uncertainty (IU) is a key feature in both generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). More specifically, I wanted to test certain portions of the conceptual models proposed for the study suggesting that when participants with GAD or OCD are faced with …
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DO HOLISTIC PRACTICES AS AN ADJUNCT TO TRADITIONAL PSYCHOTHERAPY AFFECT GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER-7 (GAD-7) SCORES?
… examined the effect of holistic practices on anxiety. The study used a pre-experimental design and measured any differences in outcomes in Generalized Anxiety Disorder clients as measured by General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7)<em> </em>between the two following groups: 1) the experimental group …
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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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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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Exploring Therapist Behaviours in Therapist-Assisted Internet-Delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Mixed Methods Analysis
… Therapy (TAICBT) for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) has been rapidly growing. Research has generally supported the inclusion of therapeutic guidance in TAICBT; however, the specific role of the internet therapist is yet to be well understood. The current study aimed …
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder Following Mild Head Injury: An Investigation into the Relationship Between Physiological Underarousal and Symptoms of Anxiety
… aggressive, others may be viewed as symptoms of anxiety; and in fact, many studies indicate these to be common complications following head injury. Diagnoses of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) are particularly frequent in a head injury population, however its characteristics may not capture …
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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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Treatment of anxiety using manualized protocol: a case study
… therapy for the treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder in an adult female with comorbid Major Depressive Disorder and Social Phobia. The client voluntarily participated in outpatient individual psychotherapy offered in a private counseling facility. The client's psychosocial …
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