First global estimates of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in 2020…
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.
People who had higher pre-pandemic levels of depression or anxiety have been more severely affected…
Researchers from the University of Basel have developed an augmented reality app for smartphones in…
The findings of a study published with Frontiers suggest that those who engage in regular…
Mount Sinai study discovers that body-state monitoring neurons can hijack the decision-making process. Anxiety, addiction,…
Harsh Parenting Linked to Smaller Brains in Teens Repeatedly getting angry, hitting, shaking, or yelling…
Pandemic-related stress and anxiety may increase auditory and vestibular effects associated with COVID-19. The physiological…
Experts are divided on whether PTSD is overdiagnosed or underrecognized. Some clinicians are concerned that…
Around one in three children are scared of going to the dentist and end up…
The pandemic has worsened mental health for many teens, especially girls, as isolation and disrupted…
A mouse study suggests the genetic contribution to anxiety is partially mediated by the gut…
McGill study a step in understanding the mechanism of psychedelics’ impact on the brain and…
Researchers release large dataset on machine learning-based brain training. In recent years, researchers have discovered…
Adaptability, rather than childhood environment alone, may be key to preventing adult mental illness. It’s…
A feat of basic neuroscience co-led by UNC School of Medicine scientists, the discovery of…
The treatment may improve emotional regulation for people with psychiatric disorders. Pairing brain stimulation with…
Study applies artificial intelligence to analyze content of nightmares using crowdsourced data from more than…
Over-activity in a single brain region underlies multiple symptoms of stress-related disorders Targeting this region…