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Kyoto scientists map double whammy gene clusters for anxiety disorders

Anxiety disorders (ADs) affect more than 280 million people worldwide, making them one of the most common mental health conditions. ADs have a genetic basis as seen from inheritance in families, and people with one subtype of AD tend to have another subtype, suggesting a shared genetic basis.

19 Dec 2023

COVID-19 vaccination eased anxiety, insomnia, and depression in Chinese adults, study finds

Study reveals that COVID-19 vaccination significantly reduces the prevalence of anxiety, insomnia, and depression symptoms among Chinese adults, with vaccinated individuals reporting lower severity of these conditions compared to non-vaccinated individuals.

13 Dec 2023

Transcendental Meditation significantly reduces PTSD, anxiety, and burnout in nurses during COVID-19

Frontline nurses who learned the Transcendental Meditation technique during the COVID-19 pandemic showed rapid and significant improvements in flourishing, PTSD, anxiety, and burnout over 3 months compared to controls, according to a study published today in the Journal of Nursing Administration.

11 Dec 2023

Increased internet use linked to higher anxiety in teens, research shows

The prevalence of anxiety and internet addiction among adolescents during the coronavirus disease 2019.

11 Dec 2023

OCD therapy reshapes brain connectivity for better cognitive control

A first-line therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) reshapes connectivity of the brain, according to a new study in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, published by Elsevier.

29 Nov 2023

Significant genetic variations linked to cannabis use disorder identified in major global ancestries

Multi-ancestry genome-wide association study of cannabis use disorder.

22 Nov 2023

Innovative arts-literacy program shows promise in reducing youth depression and anxiety

A RCT to assess the efficacy of the Pre-Texts arts-literacy intervention in decreasing anxiety and depression among high school pupils.

20 Nov 2023

Eating disorder claim lines increase significantly from 2018 to 2022

From 2018 to 2022, eating disorder claim lines increased 65 percent nationally as a percentage of all medical claim lines.

15 Nov 2023

Machine learning sheds light on mental health challenges faced by HCWs during COVID-19 pandemic

Machine learning reveals unique mental health struggles among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the urgent need for specialized support. The study analyzed therapy transcripts to show how healthcare professionals faced distinct challenges, including heightened anxiety and depression.

29 Oct 2023

Study sheds new light on the relationship between autism traits and mental health in middle childhood

A long-term study by UC Davis Health researchers sheds new light on the relationship between autism traits and mental health in middle childhood.

13 Oct 2023

Study indicates a very high level of resilience among Canadians with arthritis

A new study published by researchers at the University of Toronto indicates a very high level of resilience among Canadians with arthritis whose activities were restricted due to pain.

13 Oct 2023

Ketogenic diets found to slash migraine frequency and fatigue in new study

Italian researchers find that ketogenic diets not only reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines but also significantly alleviate fatigue in sufferers. The study opens new doors for alternative, diet-based therapies for chronic and high-frequency episodic migraineurs.

12 Oct 2023

Daylight heals, night light steals: The surprising link between light exposure and mental health

Researchers find that increased night-time light exposure is linked to higher risks of various psychiatric disorders including depression and anxiety, while more daylight exposure lowers these risks. The large-scale study suggests modulating light patterns could be a non-pharmacological strategy for improving mental health.

12 Oct 2023

New evaluation tool offers practical guidance for diagnosing extreme form of social isolation

Investigating alcohol use, mental health status, and alcohol-related problems in university students amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Researchers investigated alcohol usage, psychological health status, and alcohol-associated concerns among university students.

22 Aug 2023

Anxiety Disorder News and Research

Kyoto scientists map double whammy gene clusters for anxiety disorders

COVID-19 vaccination eased anxiety, insomnia, and depression in Chinese adults, study finds

Transcendental Meditation significantly reduces PTSD, anxiety, and burnout in nurses during COVID-19

Increased internet use linked to higher anxiety in teens, research shows

OCD therapy reshapes brain connectivity for better cognitive control

Significant genetic variations linked to cannabis use disorder identified in major global ancestries

Innovative arts-literacy program shows promise in reducing youth depression and anxiety

Eating disorder claim lines increase significantly from 2018 to 2022

Machine learning sheds light on mental health challenges faced by HCWs during COVID-19 pandemic

Study sheds new light on the relationship between autism traits and mental health in middle childhood

Study indicates a very high level of resilience among Canadians with arthritis

Ketogenic diets found to slash migraine frequency and fatigue in new study

Daylight heals, night light steals: The surprising link between light exposure and mental health

New evaluation tool offers practical guidance for diagnosing extreme form of social isolation

Researchers conduct comprehensive psychological evaluation of university students

Can fluctuating reproductive hormone levels cause mental health conditions?

ADHD linked to risk for several common and serious mental health issues

Pregnant and postpartum women with mental health disorders more likely to use cannabis

Study looks at the impact of social media on young people’s mental health

Investigating alcohol use, mental health status, and alcohol-related problems in university students amid the COVID-19 pandemic

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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