Tag: anxiety

Study suggests high prevalence of anxiety or depression amongst arthritis sufferers

From the Wiley-Blackwell press release via EurekAlert!: Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that one-third of U.S. adults with arthritis, 45 years and older, report… Read more »

Study suggests ostracism and bullying ups depression risk in youths with special needs

From the American Academy of Pediatrics press release via EurekAlert!: The challenges that come with battling a chronic medical condition or developmental disability are enough to get a young person… Read more »

Study suggests that body satisfaction may help prevent negative psychological effects in overweight teens

From the University of Minnesota press release via HealthCanal: A study to be published in the June 2012 issue of Journal of Adolescent Health looking at the relationships between body… Read more »

Researcher develops screening for future anxiety disorders in young children

From the University of British Columbia press release: A University of British Columbia researcher has developed a simple two-question test to screen kindergarten-aged children for future anxiety disorders – the… Read more »

Study links in utero air pollutant exposure to higher risk of behavioural problems in children

From the Columbia University press release via HealthCanal: Mothers’ exposure during pregnancy to a class of air pollutants called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) can lead to behavioral problems in their… Read more »