Changes in phasic heart rate variability predict clinical outcomes following Emotion Regulation Therapy for generalized anxiety disorder and comorbid depression

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• Changes in heart rate variability significantly predict clinical outcomes in patients with generalized anxiety disorder and comorbid depression.
• Patients who underwent emotion regulation therapy demonstrated a measurable change in heart rate variability which correlated with their clinical improvements.
• Assessment using heart rate variability metrics showed a clear pattern of response to therapy over the treatment period.
• These findings highlight the importance of monitoring physiological indicators to tailor interventions in anxiety and depressive disorders.