Anxiety, Mood, and Health Behaviors in Young Adults

This is a 2-arm randomized control trial to test the effect of an anxiety sensitivity
intervention on health behaviors among 18-35 year-olds. Participants will be 18-35 year-olds
with high anxiety sensitivity randomized to 1)Exercise Exposure Intervention or 2)Assessment
Only Control Condition. Participants in both groups will be followed for 8 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Ages 18-35

- Elevated anxiety sensitivity (ASI-3 score >=23)

- Able to safely participate in moderate-intensity physical activity as assessed by the
Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q), which will be administered during
screening

Exclusion Criteria:

- Current aerobic exercise routine - Measured using the L-CAT with an established cut
point of >2 (assessed at screening)

- Receiving ongoing psychotherapy or counseling (Self-report at screening)

- Recent change in psychotropic medication for anxiety (Self-report at screening)

- Psychiatric hospitalization in past 6 months (Self-report at screening)

- Current pregnancy (Self-report at screening)