The predictive value of Approach and Avoidance tendencies on the onset and course of depression and anxiety disorders.

Sascha Y StruijsFemke LamersMike RinckKarin RoelofsPhilip SpinhovenBrenda W J H Penninx

Published in: Depression and anxiety (2018)

Increased trait avoidance tendencies are a risk factor for affective disorders in general, with possibly a slightly more pronounced role in anxiety than depressive disorders. This underlines the importance of addressing trait avoidance tendencies in both the treatment and aftercare of affective disorders.

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