The pathogenesis of anxiety disorders is multifactorial, involving complex interactions
between biological factors, environmental influences and psychological mechanisms …

This review examines the question of whether there should be a cluster of disorders,
including the adjustment disorders (ADs), acute stress disorder (ASD), posttraumatic stress …

Since its introduction as a brief, empirically validated treatment for depression, Interpersonal
Psychotherapy has broadened its scope and repertoire to include disorders of behavior and …

We all experience a host of common life stressors such as the death of a family member,
medical illness, and financial uncertainty. While most of us are resilient to such stressors …

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Rates of post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, and major depression are higher in
women than in men. Another shared feature of these disorders is that dysregulation of the …

Despite the enormous progress in the pharmacological and cognitive-behavioral treatments
of panic disorder over the last 30 years, these treatments often provide only temporary or …

Background. This paper summarizes work with the Interview for Recent Life Events (IRLE),
an instrument that has been used extensively but not previously reported in detail. Methods …

Stress is a ubiquitous risk factor for the exacerbation and development of affective disorders
including major depression and posttraumatic stress disorder. Understanding the …

The article reviews research and presents our results on the natural history of 2 forms of
anxiety disorder, panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Data from our …