Tag: Anxiety

Antidepressants Overprescribed to Post-Menopausal Women Despite Risks

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A new study reveals that antidepressants, commonly prescribed to post-menopausal women, may increase risks of falls, cognitive decline, and cardiovascular issues, raising questions about their overuse in this population.

Words from My Heart to ‘My Heart’: What Might Have Helped...

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More than two and a half years later, Iā€™m still processing my grief, still picturing our happiness and innocence as kids, and still acknowledging our struggles and pain.

The Problem of High Functioning Anxiety

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We have accepted that the busier we keep ourselves, the happier we can expect our lives to be. "Acceptable behavior" is defined by increased productivity across all aspects of life.

Cochrane Review Calls for More Research on Antidepressant Withdrawal

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Researchers find a lack of current literature on safe, effective ways to manage antidepressant withdrawal and make suggestions for future research.

Making the Transition to Compassionate Care

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I feel my brother was harmed not only by psychiatric drugs, poor nutrition, and dehydration but also by the lack of compassion, social isolation, and dehumanization experience typical of psychiatric facilities.

Stuart Shipko – SSRI Withdrawal: Shooting the Odds

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We interview Dr. Stuart Shipko, a psychiatrist and author who has a particular interest in the side effects and withdrawal effects of SSRI antidepressants and the need for informed consent when prescribing.

Jodi Aman – Anxiety, I’m So Done with You

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An interview with JodiĀ Aman, LCSW, a psychotherapist and coach who has more than 20 years of experience working with children, their parents, and helpers. She is the author of the book Anxiety....I'm So Done With You: A Teenā€™s Guide to Ditching Toxic Stress & Hardwiring Your Brain For Happiness

Case Study of Liberation Approach to International Mental Health Care

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Study in Brazil demonstrates how the exploration of contextual determinants of distress in mental health care can inform therapeutic change.

Does Facebook Use Improve Social Connections or Weaken Attention?

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A network analysis of participantsā€™ social media use and well-being reveals complex links with social capital but a minimal association with attentional control.

D-Cycloserine Supplement Does Not Add Much to Exposure Therapy

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A closer look at a new study reporting that the supplement D-cycloserine improved anxiety when used with exposure therapy.

Psychotherapy Less Effective for People in Poverty and Those on Antidepressants

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A new study finds poorer depression and anxiety outcomes in psychotherapy for people in economically deprived neighborhoods and those on antidepressants.

Discrimination Leads to Mental Distress for Gender Diverse People

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Researchers seek to identify adaptive coping responses to discrimination for the transgender and gender diverse community.

Traffic Pollution Linked to Anxiety and Depression in Childhood

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New research explores the impact of exposure to traffic-related air pollution on levels of anxious and depressive symptoms in childhood.

Parent Training as Effective for Childhood Anxiety as Therapy

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Yale study finds that training parents how to react to child behaviors is as effective at reducing anxiety as providing therapy to the child.

Are Mental Health Screenings for Youth Worth the Risk?

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Researchers shed light on the limitations of mental health screening instruments for youth that are increasingly being used in schools and medical settings.

Is Anxiety to Blame for Missed School?

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A new systematic review illustrates features of the relationship between anxiety and school attendance patterns.

School-Based Program for Anxiety and Depression Shows Promise

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Researchers evaluate the impact of a school-based prevention program on anxious and depressive symptoms.

Linking Screen Time, Smartphones, and Stress Among Young Adults

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New review ties increased screen time to increasing anxiety and depression among young adults throughout the United States.

New Study Finds That Lavender Extract Eases Anxiety

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A new study in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience has found that the smell of lavender extract has an anxiolytic effect.

International Study Documents Widespread Distress in College Students

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An international study of college students reveals ubiquitous social and emotional challenges faced by young adults.

Depression in Pregnancy May Alter Babies’ Brains

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From Medscape: "Women with depression and anxiety during pregnancy may be more likely to have babies with altered brain development that might be linked...

Is Anti-Anxiety Medication the Next U.S. Drug Crisis?

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From NBC News: "Prescriptions have increased more than 60 percent in the last two decades and overdose deaths involving them have more than quadrupled...

How Craft Is Good for Health

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From Medical Xpress: "AĀ large-scale international online survey of knittersĀ found respondents reported they derived a wide range of perceived psychological benefits from the practice: relaxation;...

Period Poverty Affects Women’s Mental Health

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FromĀ The Independent: "A survey of 1,000 women, 500 of whom had suffered from period poverty,Ā revealed that a lack of access toĀ sanitary productsĀ can have aĀ far-reaching...

Study Shows Poor Outcomes for the Treatment for Childhood Anxiety

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New research identifies poor long-term outcomes for both CBT and medications for treating anxiety disorders in childhood.