APS
31st APS Annual Convention · 2019
Intrusive Thoughts and Ruminations Predict Severe Weather Phobia and PTSD
- Elisabeth Hand
Fielding Graduate University - Diane Gilstrap
Fielding Graduate University - Kristine Jacquin
Fielding Graduate University
Abstract
Millions of people are exposed to severe weather events each year and many eventually develop weather-related phobia or PTSD. Our study examined whether intrusive thoughts and ruminations predict significant anxiety about severe weather. We found that intrusive thoughts, ruminations, and weather trauma predict weather-related phobia and PTSD symptoms.
Anxiety