Social Anxiety Disorder

Respiratory Training (CGRI) vs Interoceptive Exposure in the Treatment of Transdiagnostic Pathological Anxiety: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Eligibility Criteria

1. Clinically elevated anxiety

2. Meets DSM-5 criteria for one or more of the following anxiety or trauma-related disorders as their “primary” mental disorder:

  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Panic Disorder
  • Health Anxiety
  • Agoraphobia
  • Social Anxiety Disorder
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  • Acute Stress Disorder
  • Adjustment Disorder with primary anxious mood
  • Anxiety Disorder not otherwise specified

3. No current use of psychotropic medications or stable on current medications for at least 6 weeks

4. Age 18+

5. Able to arrange transportation to our laboratory for study appointments

6. English speaking

Exclusion Criteria

1. No history of medical conditions that would contraindicate participation in fear-provocation or respiratory challenges, including:

  • Cardiovascular or respiratory disorders
  • Uncontrolled high blood pressure
  • Epilepsy
  • Strokes
  • Seizures
  • Pregnant or lactating

2. Not currently receiving other psychological treatment for anxiety.

3. No history of a suicide attempt within the past 6 months.

4. No history of psychosis within the past 6 months.

5. No history of moderate to severe alcohol or substance use disorder (with the exception of nicotine) within the past 3 months.

6. Does not endorse COVID-19 symptoms during the screening phase.

State
Texas

Have you been struggling with anxiety symptoms?

The Laboratory for the Study of Anxiety Disorders at the University of Texas at Austin is conducting an intervention study examining how three interventions may be helpful in reducing anxiety symptoms among individuals with anxiety or trauma-related disorders. Participants will be required to come to UT Austin’s campus. Participants who complete all study requirements will be eligible to receive $50 in compensation.

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Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial to Determine the Biological Signature of Cannabidiol as a Treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder

Eligibility Criteria

Key Eligibility Criteria: Right-handed adults ages 18-45 who have social anxiety disorder 

State
New York

The purpose of this research study is to determine whether cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive part of cannabis, is an effective treatment for social anxiety disorder (SAD), and to better understand how CBD might improve SAD symptoms. After medical and psychiatric evaluations are completed, eligible participants are randomly assigned (that is, by chance) to one of two treatments lasting approximately 3 weeks: CBD or placebo.

by Richard Winepol
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Remember that healing takes time, but it is possible. With the right tools and support, you can overcome your struggles and live a happy and fulfilling life.
Sex & Anxiety
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Andrew Rosen, PhD, ABPP, FAACP and
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Larry Cohen, LICSW, A-CBT and
Debra Mollen, PhD and
The 2023 Annual Fall Forum, Sex & Anxiety will bring together several leading experts to provide their clinical and research perspectives on the interaction between sex and anxiety.
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For those with anxiety this free live webinar on March 1st will provide helpful and proven tips and practices to improve self-esteem while dating (or even in preparation for dating!) and learn to thrive while finding romantic love and partnership.