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Review highlights solute carriers as targets for central nervous system disorders

Solute carriers (SLCs) are specialized transport proteins that control the movement of nutrients, ions and neurotransmitters across cell membranes and are essential for brain metabolism and neuronal communication.

10 Sep 2026

Compassion and connection at heart of suicide prevention

Compassion, trust and person-centerd care must be at the heart of supporting people experiencing suicidal distress, according to a leading Adelaide University suicide prevention expert.

10 Sep 2026

Tizanidine looked promising early in a migraine trial, but the benefit did not last

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial found that low-dose tizanidine did not provide sustained reductions in headache burden over 12 weeks in people with episodic migraine, despite a transient improvement with the 1 mg dose at week 4. Exploratory analyses suggested that smoking and sex may influence tizanidine exposure, while sex-specific efficacy signals remained hypothesis-generating and require confirmation.

10 Sep 2026

Minimum waits delay patient care across England, BMJ data reveals

Nearly half of health boards in England are deliberately delaying care for patients by imposing minimum waiting times in an attempt to manage demand and control costs, reveals exclusive data published by The BMJ today.

9 Sep 2026

Early pregnancy emotions may predict childhood developmental delay risks

Pregnancy is often one of the biggest emotional and physical transitions in a woman's life. Alongside the well-known physical changes, many women also experience shifts in mood and mental health during pregnancy and after giving birth, with anxiety and depression being quite common.

9 Sep 2026

Digital program reduces burnout and anxiety in distressed nurses

Burnout, depression, anxiety, and suicide are increasing in the nursing and overall health care workforce, which adversely impacts health care quality and safety.

9 Sep 2026

Astrocyte changes may explain how stress affects mental health

A new study led by UCLA Health researchers has identified a specific type of brain cell and a tiny structure on its surface that changes when the body is under stress, which may help explain why stress can lead to anxiety and depression.

8 Sep 2026

Integrated mental health care could transform Canada's primary care

As Prime Minister Mark Carney prepares to host the inaugural Canada Investment Summit in Toronto this September, a new review co-led by researchers at UBC argues that the country is leaving one of its largest economic and health-care system opportunities untouched: the integration of psychological care into primary care.

8 Sep 2026

Traditional Japanese Igusa mats boost focus and reduce anxiety

Publishing in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers at Kyushu University found that using mats made from Japanese Igusa, or rush grass, was associated with increased activity in regions of the brain related to concentration and engagement.

8 Sep 2026

Virtual reality distraction helps claustrophobic patients complete cardiac scans

Patients who experience anxiety or claustrophobia can have difficulty completing important cardiac imaging, including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computerized Tomography (CT) scans.

8 Sep 2026

Why do older adults often feel better emotionally? Mindfulness may be part of the answer

In a cross-sectional U.S. sample of 129 adults, older age was associated with greater positive and lower negative emotional well-being, alongside greater dispositional mindfulness and lower neuroticism. Lower neuroticism statistically accounted for age differences in both positive and negative well-being, while mindfulness statistically accounted for differences in negative well-being only, although the study cannot establish causality.

8 Sep 2026

GLP-1 drugs looked promising for depression. The evidence tells a more complicated story

A systematic review of 43 studies found highly heterogeneous results for GLP-1 receptor agonists across animal models and human research assessing depression-, anxiety-, and stress-related outcomes. No study directly tested these drugs as a treatment for PTSD, and the available evidence does not currently support their use for depression or PTSD, although people with metabolic dysfunction may warrant further investigation.

7 Sep 2026

Psilocybin microdosing sounds promising, but the strongest studies tell a different story

A systematic review of 11 studies involving 3,262 adults found that psilocybin mushroom and truffle microdosing was associated with reported improvements across areas including mental health, well-being, cognition, creativity, and social functioning. However, the evidence was methodologically weak and highly heterogeneous, the two placebo-controlled trials found no significant improvements, and inadequate adverse-event reporting means efficacy and safety remain uncertain.

7 Sep 2026

GLP-1 drugs appear psychiatrically safe, but one finding still raises questions

A systematic review of 11 observational studies representing more than 4.9 million patients found that GLP-1 receptor agonists were generally associated with neutral or potentially protective psychiatric outcomes, although one obesity-focused cohort reported increased risks of depression, anxiety, and suicidal behavior. Direct evidence for antidepressant effects remains limited, with only one cross-sectional study using validated mood scales and no randomized trials in the final synthesis, meaning causality cannot be established

6 Sep 2026

Some popular drinks were linked to depression and anxiety. Coffee was different

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6 Sep 2026

Pregnant Filipina women reveal creative ways to manage stress

The everchanging social, political, and economic landscape in many countries has become more tenuous and intense in recent years.

4 Sep 2026

Mental health warning labels prompt young people to limit screens

Pop-up messages that warn of the harms of social media - such as mental health consequences - have potential to reduce young people's social media use, a new Stanford Medicine study has found.

4 Sep 2026

Extreme long-distance running triggers major surge in body's cannabis-like molecules

A marathon, 100 kilometers or even 230 kilometers in one go: Anyone running such distances puts enormous strain on their body.

4 Sep 2026

The four-day week has plenty of fans. Now researchers are testing what it really changes

The Sussex 4-Day Week study is a 14-week UK protocol designed to investigate how reduced working hours affect physical and mental health, wellbeing, sleep, work performance, and potential biological and psychological mechanisms. Researchers aim to combine questionnaires with actigraphy, inflammatory biomarkers, interoception testing, and brain imaging in at least 150 adults, with data collection expected to continue until 2027.

3 Sep 2026

Daily steps may match aerobic training for asthma control

For people with moderate to severe asthma, increasing the number of daily steps may be as effective as structured aerobic training sessions for managing the disease.

2 Sep 2026

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Review highlights solute carriers as targets for central nervous system disorders

Compassion and connection at heart of suicide prevention

Tizanidine looked promising early in a migraine trial, but the benefit did not last

Minimum waits delay patient care across England, BMJ data reveals

Early pregnancy emotions may predict childhood developmental delay risks

Digital program reduces burnout and anxiety in distressed nurses

Astrocyte changes may explain how stress affects mental health

Integrated mental health care could transform Canada's primary care

Traditional Japanese Igusa mats boost focus and reduce anxiety

Virtual reality distraction helps claustrophobic patients complete cardiac scans

Why do older adults often feel better emotionally? Mindfulness may be part of the answer

GLP-1 drugs looked promising for depression. The evidence tells a more complicated story

Psilocybin microdosing sounds promising, but the strongest studies tell a different story

GLP-1 drugs appear psychiatrically safe, but one finding still raises questions

Some popular drinks were linked to depression and anxiety. Coffee was different

Pregnant Filipina women reveal creative ways to manage stress

Mental health warning labels prompt young people to limit screens

Extreme long-distance running triggers major surge in body's cannabis-like molecules

The four-day week has plenty of fans. Now researchers are testing what it really changes

Daily steps may match aerobic training for asthma control

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