The Journal of Pain
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Pages 408-415 , April 2009

Acceptance, Mindfulness, and Values-Based Action May Counteract Fear and Avoidance of Emotions in Chronic Pain: An Analysis of Anxiety Sensitivity

Received 6 May 2008 ,Revised 10 September 2008 ,Accepted 30 September 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2008.09.015

The Journal of Pain
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Pages 408-415 , April 2009

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