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Nearly 5 percent of the US population suffers from persistent depression or anxiety
Though effective treatments are available for individuals suffering from chronic depression and anxiety, very little is known about how often these treatments are used or how prevalent these conditions are among the nation's general population. view more (2008-12-03)
Childhood depression may encourage ecstasy use
Children with symptoms of anxiety and depression may have an increased tendency to use ecstasy in adolescence or young adulthood, finds a study published online by the BMJ today. view more (2006-02-24)
Panic disorder appears to increase risk of coronary heart disease
Patients with panic disorder have nearly double the risk for coronary heart disease, and those also diagnosed with depression are at almost three times the risk, according to new research. view more (2005-09-23)
Forget all about it: Traumatic memories can be erased
It is well known that fear memories are permanent. However, a recent paper in Science, evaluated by three Faculty Members for F1000, reports an extraordinary finding that supports the use of a drug to control recollections of traumatic incidents. view more (2009-11-10)
Brain chemical reduces anxiety, increases survival of new cells
New research on a brain chemical involved in development sheds light on why some individuals may be predisposed to anxiety. view more (2009-05-13)
What Happens When Antidepressant Drugs Stop Working?
In this review Dr Nicoletta Sonino (Department of Statistical Sciences, University of Padava) and Dr Giovanni Fava (Department of Psychology, University of Bologna) discuss an issue that is seldom analyzed in the literature: the fact that after 2-3 months, in 10-50% of cases (depending on the series) antidepressant drugs stop working. They... view more... (2002-09-26)
Students affected in different ways by exam anxiety
These were the findings of a study published today, Monday 13 March, in the British Journal of Educational Psychology, by David McIlroy of the University of Ulster at Jordanstown. view more (2000-03-06)
Sleep disturbances, nightmares are common among suicide attempters: Journal Sleep
In the first known report of its kind, a study published in the January 1st issue of the journal SLEEP finds that sleep disturbances are common among suicide attempters, and that nightmares are associated with suicidality. view more (2007-01-02)
Genetic link found between anxiety, depression and insomnia
The genes that play a role in adolescent insomnia are the same as those involved in depression and anxiety. view more (2009-06-08)
Pray more often and feel better
These were the findings of a study published today, Friday 12 November 1999, in the British Journal of Health Psychology , by psychologists Dr. John Maltby and Liza Day of Sheffield Hallam University, and Christopher Lewis of Ulster University. view more (1999-11-08)
Migraine associated with anxiety and neurosis
A history of anxiety symptoms predicts migraine in adulthood, suggests research in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. And childhood neck and back injuries almost double the risk of tension headaches in adulthood, the research shows. view more (2001-12-17)
Lower childhood IQ associated with higher risk of adult mental disorders
Researchers have hypothesized that people with lower IQs may have a higher risk of adult mental disorders, but few studies have looked at the relationship between low childhood IQ and psychiatric disorders later in life. view more (2008-12-01)
Anxiety and depression lower quality of life in majority of systemic lupus erythematosus patients
92.8% of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) suffer anxiety and depression which significantly affects both their physical and emotional quality of life (QoL). view more (2009-06-12)
Hair-pulling disorder caused by faulty gene in some families
Scientists at Duke University Medical Center have identified gene mutations that cause trichotillomania, a psychiatric disorder that triggers people to compulsively pull their hair. view more (2006-09-27)
Hormone treatment eases post-surgery distress in children
A scary unknown for many children, the prospect of surgery can cause intense preoperative anxiety. view more (2009-07-02)
Rhode Island Hospital study finds most psychiatric patients have more than 1 diagnosis
A new study by Rhode Island Hospital researchers reports that the majority of 2,300 psychiatry outpatients had more than one disorder when seeking treatment, and more than one-third had at least three disorders. The study is published in the February 2008 edition of the journal Psychological Medicine. view more (2008-01-14)
Brain protein linked to alcoholism and anxiety
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have discovered that a protein found in the brain is genetically linked to alcoholism and anxiety. view more (2005-10-04)
High anxiety?
Right now, about half of all people who take medicine for an anxiety disorder don't get much help from it. And doctors have no definitive way to predict who will, and who won't, benefit from each anti-anxiety prescription they write. view more (2008-04-21)
Mental health intervention at school reduces PTSD among indonesian children affected by violence
A school-based intervention for children in communities affected by political violence in Indonesia reduced post-traumatic stress symptoms and helped maintain hope, but did not reduce traumatic stress-related symptoms, depressive symptoms, anxiety symptoms or functional impairment, according to a study in the August 13 issue of JAMA, a theme issue... view more... (2008-08-13)
Stop being scared of school
A novel technique, being applied in education for the first time, is helping children with complex needs to become less scared of school. Dr Anne Greig and Dr Tommy Mackay of the Argyll & Bute Psychological Service and the University of Strathclyde have developed a psychological intervention to help young people with Asperger Syndrome (a type... view more... (2004-01-08)
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