Attentional threat avoidance and familial risk are independently associated with childhood anxiety disorders.

BACKGROUND:  Twin studies in children reveal that familial aggregation of anxiety disorders is due to both genetic and environmental factors. Cognitive biases for threat information are considered a robust characteristic of childhood anxiety. However, little is known regarding the underlying aetiolo...

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Main Authors: Brown, H, McAdams, T, Lester, K, Goodman, R, Clark, D, Eley, T
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013