Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
This pilot randomized controlled trial will compare a novel mindfulness training to interoceptive exposure to establish feasibility and acceptability as an intervention for anxiety sensitivity.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Veteran status * able to read and speak English * ASI-3 score of 23 or higher * clinically meaningful distress/impairment related to an emotional or somatic complaint as determined by a Clinical Global Impression Scale (CGI) of 3 or greater * Internet access via a device that can support remote study activities and ability to attend in person appointments Exclusion Criteria: * serious mental illness, including bipolar disorder or psychotic illness * current, untreated alcohol or substance use disorder * moderate-severe suicidality that would likely result in the need for urgent intervention in the next 2 months * current regular meditation practice or treatment for AS-related condition * cognitive dysfunction that interferes with the ability to engage in treatment