Concern over clinical value of new mood disorder drugs
Recent changes to the classification of psychiatric disorders are encouraging pharmaceutical companies to develop new drugs that are of questionable clinical value, argue researchers in this week’s BMJ. view more (2003-07-16)
... to the classification of psychiatric disorders are encouraging pharmaceutical companies to develop new drugs that are ... this week’s BMJ. Since 1980, anxiety and depression have been split into separate diseases. Drug development ... “niche” diagnoses such as panic, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The proliferation of niche diagnoses is liked by industry because ... for the most common psychiatric disorder ...
Genetic predisposition may play a role in anxiety disorders
Finnish scientists have identified genes that may predispose to anxiety disorders. Research conducted under the supervision of Academy Research Fellow Iiris Hovatta have focused on genes that influence human behaviour, and some of the studied genes show a statistical association with specific anxiety disorders. view more (2008-08-28)
... genes that may predispose to anxiety disorders. Research conducted under the supervision of Academy Research Fellow Iiris ... a statistical association with specific anxiety disorders. The work is carried out as part of the Academy ... explored the genetic background of anxiety in experimental models. The current study follows up on these ... who had been diagnosed with anxiety disorder and 653 healthy ...
Mouse genes guide search for human anxiety disorder genes
We are all familiar with the question - "Are you a man or a mouse?" What if the answer is "a little of both"? view more (2008-10-23)
... with the risk for human anxiety disorders. The scientists utilized a cross-species approach and tested 13 human ... that differed in their innate anxiety levels. The authors then studied groups of humans with anxiety disorders and found some evidence of association among six of these genes and particular anxiety disorders. The strongest associations were between variation in ALAD with risk ... in ...
Panic attacks tied to breathing
Panic disorder can be tied to disturbances in the regulation of breathing. A dissertation from the Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University in Sweden shows that the effect of serotonin preparations in attacks of panic anxiety might be due to their influence on breathing. view more (2002-12-20)
Panic disorder can be tied to disturbances in the regulation of breathing. ... preparations in attacks of panic anxiety might be due to their influence on breathing. The dissertation ... patients with attacks of panic disorder. It is hoped that these findings will lead to the ... combat this serious disease. Panic disorder is a chronic disease characterized by sudden attacks of intense ...
Research team finds link between asthma and depressive disorders
Young people with asthma are about twice as likely to suffer from depressive and anxiety disorders than are children without asthma, according to a study by a research team in Seattle. view more (2007-11-07)
... to suffer from depressive and anxiety disorders than are children without asthma, according to a study by ... health problems, such as panic disorder, but this study is the first showing such a strong ... respiratory condition and depressive and anxiety disorders. The findings appear in the November issue of the Journal ... with asthma had depressive or anxiety disorders, the researchers found, ...
Are Anxiety Disorders All in the Mind?
Using single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), researchers in The Netherlands were able to detect biochemical differences in the brains of individuals with generalized social anxiety disorder (also known as social phobia), providing evidence of a long-suspected biological cause for the dysfunction. view more (2008-05-13)
... Between Altered Dopamine Activity and Social Anxiety Disorder According to an Article in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine
Reston, ... brains of individuals with generalized social anxiety disorder (also known as social phobia), providing evidence of a long-suspected biological cause for the ... of 12 people diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, but who had not taken medication to treat it, and ... indicated a ...
Anxiety disorders surprisingly common yet often untreated
A new study by researchers led by Kurt Kroenke, M.D., of the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Regenstrief Institute, Inc. reports that nearly 20 percent of patients seen by primary care physicians have at least one anxiety disorder. view more (2007-03-13)
... physicians have at least one anxiety disorder. The study outlines the effectiveness of a new screening tool ... patients with one or more anxiety disorders. The study is published in the March 6 issue of ... identifies patients with undiagnosed generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder or social anxiety disorder. The new study, which looked at 965 patients in ...
Psychology and people with disfiguring medical conditions
Psychological approaches designed to reduce social anxiety could be used to help people who are having difficulty adjusting to disfiguring medical conditions. This is one of the conclusions made today, Friday 23 March, in an article in The British Journal of Clinical Psychology. Dr Gerry Kent, Department of Psychology, Sheffield University and Dr... view more... (2001-03-21)
Psychological approaches designed to reduce social anxiety could be used to help people who are having difficulty ... on their quality of life, social anxiety and previous experiences of acceptance, or rejection, from others. ... patients who were also very socially anxious, but not for those whose social anxiety was low or moderate. Drs Kent and Keohane acknowledge the ... and techniques, ...
Many adults with psychiatric disorders may also have undiagnosed ADHD
Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY, TSX: SHQ) announced today that many adults with a depressive disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), or an anxiety disorder may also have undiagnosed Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), according to a longitudinal retrospective medical claims analysis presented today at a major medical meeting of child... view more... (2006-10-30)
... many adults with a depressive disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), or an anxiety disorder may also have undiagnosed Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), according to a longitudinal retrospective medical claims analysis presented ... initially diagnosed with a depressive disorder, BPD or an anxiety disorder were also diagnosed with ADHD within the 12-month analysis period ... of those with a depressive disorder, 21.2 percent of those ...
Anxiety disorders linked to physical conditions
Anxiety disorders appear to be independently associated with several physical conditions, including thyroid disease, respiratory disease, arthritis and migraine headaches. view more (2006-10-24)
Anxiety disorders appear to be independently associated with several physical conditions, including ... JAMA/Archives journals. This co-occurrence of disorders may significantly increase the risk of disability and negatively affect ... evidence supporting an association between anxiety disorders and physical health problems is more recent, according to background ... background information in the article. Anxiety disorders include panic disorder, agoraphobia (fear of being in ...
Anxiety disorders can compromise success of alcohol-dependence treatment
Anxiety disorders and alcohol dependence co-occur at an alarming rate. A study in the August issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research examines what effects a co-existing anxiety disorder may have on relapse following treatment for alcoholism. view more (2005-08-15)
Anxiety disorders and alcohol dependence co-occur at an alarming rate.
... Researchers investigate what effect anxiety disorders may have on the success of alcoholism treatment.
* ... of alcoholism treatment.
* Social phobia was the single best predictor of a return to ... any drinking following treatment; panic disorder was the single best predictor of a relapse ...
Study identifies 3 effective treatments for childhood anxiety disorders
Treatment that combines a certain type of psychotherapy with an antidepressant medication is most likely to help children with anxiety disorders, but each of the treatments alone is also effective, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). view more (2008-10-31)
... likely to help children with anxiety disorders, but each of the treatments alone is also effective, according ... the New England Journal of Medicine.
"Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental disorders affecting children and adolescents. Untreated anxiety can undermine a child's success in school, jeopardize his or ... relationships with family, and inhibit social functioning," said NIMH Director Thomas R. Insel, ...
Childhood anxiety disorders can and should be treated, according to UT Southwestern national expert
Anxiety disorders in children and adolescents should be recognized and treated to prevent educational underachievement and adult substance abuse, anxiety disorders and depression, says a nationally recognized child psychiatrist from UT Southwestern Medical Center. view more (2008-12-29)
Anxiety disorders in children and adolescents should be recognized and treated to ... underachievement and adult substance abuse, anxiety disorders and depression, says a nationally recognized child psychiatrist from UT ... need to be treated for anxiety disorders and recommends that related empirical evidence be integrated into treatment guidelines.
"Anxiety disorders may cause children to avoid social situations and age-appropriate developmental milestones," said ...
Hopkins study: When adult patients have anxiety disorder, their children need help too
In what is believed to be the first U.S. study designed to prevent anxiety disorders in the children of anxious parents, researchers at the Johns Hopkins Children's Center have found that a family-based program reduced symptoms and the risk of developing an anxiety disorder among these children. view more (2009-06-01)
... U.S. study designed to prevent anxiety disorders in the children of anxious parents, researchers at the Johns ... the risk of developing an anxiety disorder among these children.
Despite its small size, the study suggests that ... the psychological damage of childhood anxiety. Results of the study will appear in the June issue ... psychiatrists or family doctors diagnose anxiety in adult patients, it's ...
Getting help for depression and anxiety has significant long-term benefits
According to the Mood Disorder Society of Canada, about 1.3 million Canadians suffer from depression. view more (2008-10-02)
According to the Mood Disorder Society of Canada, about 1.3 million Canadians suffer from depression.
University ... effects of taking antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications.
The team studied a group of 200 people who were ... diagnosed with either depression or anxiety. Of that group, 45 were on medication.
The group of 200 ... were not using antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications were three times more likely to ... |
