The risk of developing Parkinson's is at least twice as high in people with anxiety compared to those without, finds a new study by UCL researchers.
Jun 24, 2024
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Among the many emerging trends on social media, one recent concerning fad is a casual and often inaccurate portrayal of trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD—along with an array of questionable interventions ...
Jan 23, 2024
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In August 2022, 217 COVID-19 convalescent patients who had been diagnosed with COVID-19 in February 2020 were recruited for a new study. These convalescent patients were residents of multiple districts in Wuhan, China.
Jan 4, 2024
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Every time the country is shaken by a tragic mass shooting and the loss of innocent lives, mental illness and its role in the actions of the mass shooter come under scrutiny.
Nov 15, 2023
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Depression and anxiety among college students is a growing public health problem. And new research from the University of Georgia suggests the problem may be worse for students who aren't the same race as most of their peers.
Oct 17, 2023
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With so many American kids and teens dealing with depression or anxiety, pediatricians are increasingly stepping in as mental health care providers. Now, a new study suggests they are doing a decent job—but too few kids ...
Apr 17, 2023
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Patients undergoing surgery for ovarian and endometrial cancers often experience anxiety and pain. A new study indicates that acupressure before surgery may help reduce anxiety and following this up with acupuncture during ...
Jan 17, 2023
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Anxiety disorders are among the most common and pervasive mental illnesses in the United States. Antidepressants and psychotherapy typically are the preferred treatment options, although benzodiazepines can be helpful in ...
Jan 12, 2023
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Racial and ethnic minorities bore a disproportionate mental health burden during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study published this week in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Andrew Chan of Harvard Medical School, ...
Aug 10, 2022
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Cannabidiol may be effective in halving the severity of symptoms and impairment caused by chronic anxiety, a pilot study by Orygen, Australia's center of excellence in youth mental health, has shown.
Aug 3, 2022
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