Mindfulness ecological momentary intervention for Anxiety Disorders

"Anxiety disorders are not in principle or in practice curable. However, they can be decreased or resolved, but this is dependent on the individuals involved and the exact circumstances. These circumstances often change over time." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Anxiety is associated with many factors, which vary considerably among individuals. It can arise from genetic and environmental effects, but most anxiety cases are due to a combination of both. Anxiety is associated with many physical symptoms, but it can also be one of the symptoms that is associated with a disease, such as PTSD. There is no single underlying cause for all types of anxiety.\n" - Anonymous Online Contributor

"About 20 million adults in the United States have some form of anxiety disorder, and 3.5% of these people will be hospitalized due to the condition. Approximately 1 in 20 US children will be hospitalized due to an anxiety disorder." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Anxious moods can arise from various causes that vary greatly. For instance, some people can experience anxiety as an adverse reaction to a medical diagnosis or a traumatic event such as a war or natural disaster, whereas others may experience anxiety because of fear or fear of failure or failure, loss or the thought of losing someone or events that have a negative impact on their lives. Anxiety is also commonly associated with feelings of inadequacy, loneliness, boredom, irritability, restlessness and guilt. Many people experiencing anxiety disorders also experience worry, which is a heightened state of anxiety that is associated with the thought of real, or perceived threats to their lives or those in which they have a stake." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"A common treatment for anxiety disorders includes psychotherapy and medications. However, the most common treatment style comes from medication, where anxiolytics, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants are used on their own or in combination. A small number of individuals, about 5%, use alternative forms of treatment, but the data does not indicate a style favored by some for particular cases." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Anxiety disorders are the fourth most common mental health problem and are also associated with a wide variety of physical and psychosocial problems. Identification of these signs will allow for early diagnosis and management, and thereby better outcomes for both mental health and physical health. This article addresses the common clinical signs of anxiety disorders. In addition it draws on current evidence to provide insight into the possible underlying biological and psychosocial mechanisms and signs of anxiety disorders." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"It has been proposed that the mechanisms that mediate anxiety disorders involve abnormal regulation of the HPA axis, alterations in glutamatergic neurotransmission, and/or abnormalities in the autonomic nervous system. These mechanisms could be targeted using pharmacological agents, cognitive or behavioral treatments, and/or psychotherapeutic interventions." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Ecological momentary interventions have proven to be effective in altering stress, anxiety, and depression. Data from a recent study of this randomized controlled trial suggest that using a mindfulness intervention may have an effective tool to manage physical-behavioral symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in relation to the experience of momentary stressful situations." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"Anxiety disorder is the most common mental disorder in the United States, and the rate of incidence is steadily increasing. Most research studies have focused on anxiety disorders in adult populations, but studies are expanding into pediatric and adolescent populations, which might represent a higher-risk group in terms of developing depression or anxiety. In the future, it is important for clinicians to focus attention on the early identification and early intervention of anxiety disorders for those at particularly high risk, particularly for children, adolescents, and even parents because their development can be very affected by early onset of anxiety disorders." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"The trial that is included in this paper was one of the early M-EMI trials. A significant limitation of the present study is that it did not compare the results of a M-EMI group to those of a standard clinical psychotherapy group. Further investigation into this M-EMI group may provide insight into therapeutic methods for anxiety disorders. We conclude that empirical studies of M-EMI should be replicated in controlled clinical trials, and that future M-EMI research should be conducted using randomized controlled trials." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"The MIE-N has been developed to be a treatment intervention that was well-accepted by the majority of the women, who, in contrast to the women who completed the MIE, found it enjoyable to participate in and very helpful to them. The women who completed the Mie were then able to integrate their experiences of the treatment into their everyday lives. Results from a recent clinical trial show that the MIE-N is a promising intervention for treatment of women's anxiety. The MIE appears to be an important part of the self-management support package for women with a variety of anxiety disorders. It could be integrated with treatment and other services and provide a real-world'real life' context for treatment, without compromising efficacy." - Anonymous Online Contributor

"The present findings suggest that cognitive-behavioural therapies can be effective in reducing anxiety in highly anxious patients. In addition, they demonstrate some effectiveness of a methodic approach to investigating CBT for anxiety, examining both trait and state anxiety in the intervention group." - Anonymous Online Contributor