A surprising gut-brain discovery suggests that anxiety could one day be treated with specially designed…
Browsing: Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions characterized by excessive fear, worry, and nervousness that can interfere with daily life. Encompassing generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias, these conditions are among the most common psychiatric disorders worldwide. Ongoing research is shedding light on the biological, psychological, and environmental factors that contribute to anxiety, as well as advancing treatments like cognitive-behavioral therapy, medications, and emerging neurotechnologies. Explore the latest scientific findings and therapeutic developments related to anxiety disorders here.
Anhedonia reduces the ability to feel joy and affects nearly 90% of people with major…
Researchers have identified a consistent chemical difference in the brains of people with anxiety. Anxiety…
Sugary drinks could be quietly fueling the teen anxiety surge. A new study has found…
From dancing to swimming, exercise may be one of the most effective—and overlooked—treatments for depression…
Listening to specially designed music for just 24 minutes can meaningfully reduce anxiety levels. A…
Fixing the balance of a single brain circuit erased anxiety and social deficits in mice,…
Anxiety may be shaped by a hidden tug-of-war between immune cells inside the brain. Anxiety…
A large review led by UCLA Health reports that medical cannabis does not have strong…
Natural killer (NK) cells play a critical role in protecting the body from illness. They…
Researchers analyzing data from 25 studies have found that people with anxiety disorders consistently show…
A large California-based analysis found that reopening schools sharply reduced children’s diagnoses of anxiety, depression,…
Scientists found that reduced ATP signaling in the hippocampus can trigger both depression and anxiety…
A long-term study suggests that cannabis-based medical treatments may bring lasting relief to people with…
New research in mice reveals a compelling link between obesity and anxiety, potentially driven by…
Researchers at MIT have uncovered a powerful way the brain “unlearns” fear: through a dopamine-driven…
Probiotics—often thought of as simply gut-friendly bacteria—may also play a powerful role in improving emotional…
A pioneering sound wave therapy that targets the brain’s emotional control center has shown powerful…