Research and clinical observations suggest that during times of pandemic many people
exhibit stress- or anxiety-related responses that include fear of becoming infected, fear of …

Intolerance of uncertainty is the tendency of an individual to consider the possibility of a
negative event occurring unacceptable, irrespective of the probability of occurrence. It is a key …

Some contemporary theorists and clinicians champion acceptance and mindfulness-based
interventions, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), over cognitive–…

The purpose of this article is to describe the current state‐of‐the‐art regarding the co‐occurrence
of the anxiety disorders and chronic pain. First, we describe the core characteristics of …

OBJECTIVE: To provide an overview of the role of anxiety disorders in medical illness. METHOD:
The Anxiety Disorders Association of America held a multidisciplinary conference from …

Heath anxiety occurs when perceived bodily sensations or changes, including but not
limited to those related to infectious diseases (eg, fever, coughing, aching muscles), are …

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, has dominated headlines throughout
the world. This is not surprising. The virus is new, rapidly spreading, with a mortality rate of …

Background Research shows that the COVID Stress Scales have a robust multifactorial
structure, representing five correlated facets of COVID‐19‐related distress: (a) Fear of the …

Background People with pre-existing mental health conditions may be more susceptible to
stressors associated with COVID-19 relative to the general population; however, no studies …

It is common for individuals with symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to present
with co-occurring pain problems, and vice versa. However, the relation between these …