Monika A Waszczuk

A multivariate twin study of trait mindfulness, depressive symptoms, and anxiety sensitivity.

Depression and Anxiety January 30, 2015 Monika A Waszczuk, Helena M. S. Zavos, Elena Antonova et al.

Background: Mindfulness-based therapies have been shown to be effective in treating depression and reducing cognitive biases. Anxiety sensitivity is one cognitive bias that may play a role in the association between mindfulness and depressive symptoms. It refers to an enhanced sensitivity toward symptoms of anxiety, with a belief that these are harmful. Currently, little is known about the...