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Anxiety sensitivity: stability in prospective research.

Nicholas Maltby1, Michael F Mayers, George J Allen

  • 1Anxiety Disorders Center, The Institute of Living, 200 Retreat Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106, USA. nmaltby@harthosp.org

Journal of Anxiety Disorders
|June 2, 2005
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Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI) scores may decrease after a diagnostic assessment, even without treatment. This suggests that structured interviews can impact anxiety sensitivity measures in individuals at high risk for panic.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Anxiety Disorders

Background:

  • Anxiety sensitivity, measured by the Anxiety Sensitivity Index (ASI), is a key factor in panic disorder.
  • Previous studies indicated potential instability of ASI scores under non-treatment conditions, possibly due to nonspecific factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of a detailed diagnostic assessment on ASI scores.
  • To determine if a structured interview influences anxiety sensitivity measures in high-risk individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Two cohorts of participants with high ASI scores were studied.
  • Cohort 1 received a diagnostic assessment followed by intervention or no treatment; Cohort 2 did not receive an assessment or intervention.
  • Both groups were assessed at baseline and followed up after 2 weeks.

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Main Results:

  • Participants undergoing a diagnostic assessment showed significantly reduced ASI scores, dropping from high to average ranges.
  • ASI scores remained unchanged in participants who did not receive a diagnostic assessment.
  • Findings support the hypothesis that ASI scores are unstable with structured interviews.

Conclusions:

  • A detailed diagnostic assessment can significantly reduce ASI scores in individuals at high risk for panic.
  • The act of undergoing a structured interview may contribute to decreases in anxiety sensitivity.
  • Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms behind this observed instability.