Computerized Psychoeducation for Anxiety Sensitivity
Anxiety Sensitivity
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Anxiety Sensitivity
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Elevated Anxiety Sensitivity Cognitive Concerns and indicated by the anxiety sensitivity index-3
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of epilepsy or seizures
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Psychoeducation
Health and Wellness
The program was designed to dispel exaggerated thoughts surrounding the danger of the experience of anxiety symptoms, specifically focusing on fears regarding feelings of cognitive dyscontrol. The psychoeducation portion contains video animation and audio narration throughout, as well as some interactive features . Participants are provided with corrective information about the experience of anxiety-related sensations, with a particular focus on dispelling myths commonly held by individuals with high anxiety sensitivity cognitive concerns . Participants are taught that anxiety-related sensations are not dangerous and that they may have developed a conditioned fear to these symptoms of arousal.
The controlled condition consisted Physical Health Education Training (PHET), a computerized presentation which focuses on information on general healthy living. The PHET program contains information on nutrition, alcohol, water consumption, exercise, sexual health, hygiene, stress management, life organization, social support, positive outlook, and sleep.