From the Wiley press release: The error-related negativity (ERN) is a brain signal response to errors that is thought to reflect threat sensitivity and has been implicated in anxiety disorders in individuals without autism spectrum…
From the Brown University press release: As health interventions based on mindfulness have grown in popularity, some of the field’s leading researchers have become concerned that the evidence base for such practices is not yet…
From the Regenstrief Institute press release: Nearly half of the 13 million older adults hospitalized annually in the United States are unable to make their own medical decisions and rely on surrogates, usually close family…
From the Society for Consumer Psychology press release: Have you ever wanted to tell someone about a tough day at work or scary medical news, but felt nervous about calling a friend to share what’s…
From the Wiley press release: In a recent study of adolescents, the benefits of cognitive-behavioral sleep interventions were greatest among individuals with higher levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms. The results, which are published in…
From the Duke University press release: Boosting activity in brain areas related to thinking and problem-solving may also buffer against worsening anxiety, suggests a new study by Duke University researchers. Using non-invasive brain imaging, the…
From the Michigan State University press release: More mental health providers may want to take a closer look at including exercise in their patients’ treatment plans, a new study suggests. Michigan State University and University…
From the University of Michigan press release: Research shows that optimists and happy people are healthier overall, enjoying lower blood pressure and less depression and anxiety, among other measures. However, data on the effect of…
From the Norwegian University of Science and Technology press release: “Being exposed to non-physical sexual harassment can negatively affect symptoms of anxiety, depression, negative body image and low self-esteem,” say Associate Professor Mons Bendixen and…
From the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia press release: Mindfulness may offer an active coping mechanism for mothers faced with the stress of having a newborn diagnosed with congenital heart disease (CHD). Mindfulness, which aims to increase…