Understanding the Link Between Anxiety and Cognitive Function in Adolescents.

A new study published in Psychiatry Research has identified the psychological mechanisms that link anxious tendencies to dissociative symptoms in adolescents. The study found that cognitive appraisals of dissociation and perseverative thinking play a key role in this relationship. The researchers also found that body vigilance did not significantly contribute to the relationship between anxiety and dissociation. The study highlights the need to identify potential treatment targets for dissociation symptoms in adolescents with anxiety disorders.