The most common anxiety disorders, explained
Sometimes an anxiety disorder feels like worry and ruminating about lots of little and big things.
Mar 21, 2023
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Mental Disorders: News and Research on Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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Seniors with anxiety frequently don't get help. Here's why
Anxiety is the most common psychological disorder affecting adults in the U.S. In older people, it's associated with considerable distress as well as ill health, diminished quality of life, and elevated rates of disability.
Mar 16, 2023
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How to deal with anxiety
It's natural for everyone to experience anxiety at different times in their lives. Maybe you're worried about making a good first impression with your new partner's family, and you become anxious in the days leading up to ...
Feb 24, 2023
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Instagram can be a positive force for women with mental illness, according to researcher
The image-based social media app Instagram has come under repeated and sustained attacks over the negative mental-health effects it has on its users, in particular young women and girls, over the past few years. The extent ...
Feb 14, 2023
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Resilience to HIV-related stigma may be key to ending the AIDS epidemic
Failing to address the psychological trauma experienced by many older people living with HIV/AIDS will make it difficult—if not impossible—to end the epidemic, according to a Rutgers University study.
Feb 7, 2023
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Fear of public places is common in adults with epilepsy, says study
About 5.1 million people in the U.S. have a history of epilepsy, which causes repeated seizures. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder. While current research has shown ...
Jan 26, 2023
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Bisexuals use cannabis more frequently for coping, enhancement
Young people classified as bisexual not only use cannabis more frequently but also are more likely to use it to cope with mental health issues and for what researchers call experiential "enhancement."
Jan 23, 2023
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Some surprisingly good news about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)—a debilitating chronic lung disease that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis—has previously been linked to mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and substance ...
Dec 7, 2022
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New study suggests tabletop games reduce stress and anxiety
In this first-of-its-kind research project, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology partnered with The Bodhana Group to run an exploratory study on whether intentionally introduced cognitive behavioral therapy, delivered ...
Dec 2, 2022
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Research suggests deaf children more at risk of developing emotional well-being issues
Research from Queen's University Belfast suggests that deaf children are more at risk of developing mental health and emotional well-being issues compared to children who can hear.
Nov 10, 2022
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