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  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Mental Health Research

Background:

  • Anxiety disorders are highly prevalent globally.
  • Cognitive vulnerability factors for anxiety are well-studied in White populations.
  • Limited research exists on anxiety-related vulnerabilities in Black populations, despite disparities in mental health service utilization and unique stressors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if false safety behaviors (FSB) are more prevalent among Black young adults compared to White young adults.
  • To examine the relationship between FSB use and mental health problems, including anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation, specifically within the Black young adult population.

Main Methods:

  • Online survey data collected from undergraduate students.
  • Comparative analysis of FSB endorsement between non-Hispanic/Latin Black (n=133) and non-Hispanic/Latin White (n=844) participants.
  • Correlational analysis to assess the association between FSB use and mental health outcomes in Black participants.

Main Results:

  • Black participants reported significantly higher use of false safety behaviors (FSB) than White participants.
  • Specific FSB types, including avoidance and attention to body sensations, were more common among Black individuals.
  • Among Black participants, higher FSB use was significantly associated with increased symptoms of anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • False safety behaviors (FSB) represent a potential behavioral vulnerability factor for anxiety and related mental health issues in Black young adults.
  • Findings highlight the need for culturally sensitive interventions addressing FSB in diverse populations.
  • Further research is warranted to understand the mechanisms linking FSB to adverse mental health outcomes in minority groups.