A wealth of evidence attests to the extensive current and lifetime diagnostic comorbidity of
the DSM-IV anxiety and mood disorders. Diagnostic reliability studies of the DSM-III-R and …

Fear motivates different types of defensive behaviors. These behaviors are, however, not
mere byproducts of fear. In this review, we highlight a bi-directional relationship between …

Context Only limited information exists about the epidemiology ofDSM-IVpanic attacks (PAs)
and panic disorder (PD). Objective To present nationally representative data about the …

Cognitive theories of psychopathology posit that maladaptive patterns of cognitions confer
elevated risks to individuals in the development of psychological disorders. This meta …

This book addresses a critical challenge in evidence-based psychotherapy: how to use
empirically supported therapies (ESTs) in real-world clinical contexts. The author explains …

Context High neuroticism is a personality risk factor that reflects much of the genetic
vulnerability to major depressive disorder (MDD), and low extraversion may increase risk as …

A significant percentage of smokers attempting cessation lapse to smoking within a matter of
days and very few of these individuals recover to achieve abstinence. Current models of …

The efficacy of (cognitive) behavioural ((C) BT) and pharmacological therapy was
investigated using meta-analytic techniques. After a comprehensive review of the literature …

Although associations with outcome have been inconsistent, therapist adherence and
competence continues to garner attention, particularly within the context of increasing …

Interest in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is expanding rapidly. Many of those
who are interested in ACT are trained using a mechanistic cognitive behavioral therapy …