Tag: anxiety

Study examines mental toll of troubled relationships

From the University of Queensland press release: Some forms of domestic violence double victims’ risk of depression and anxiety disorders later in life, according to University of Queensland research. The… Read more »

Study points to differences in brains of teenagers with mental health issues

From the University of Alberta press release: New research from University of Alberta neuroscientists shows that the brains of adolescents struggling with mental-health issues may be wired differently from those… Read more »

Study suggests CBT for social anxiety may have a protective effect on cells

From the Karolinska Institutet press release: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for patients with social anxiety not only helps to reduce anxiety levels but also seems to protect against accelerated cellular… Read more »

Study finds that patients with mood, anxiety disorders share abnormalities in brain’s control circuit

From the University of British Columbia press release: New research published today in JAMA Psychiatry shows for the first time that patients with mood and anxiety disorders share the same abnormalities in… Read more »

Study links high levels of screen use with symptoms of anxiety in adolescence

From the University of Montreal press release: A new study, by researchers Drs. Boers, Afzali and Conrod who are affiliated with CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center and the Department of Psychiatry… Read more »

Study suggests hope is a key factor in recovering from anxiety disorders

From the University of Houston press release: University of Houston associate professor of clinical psychology, Matthew Gallagher, has added his voice to a debate that spans the ages — the… Read more »

Study suggests people with anxiety may strategically choose worrying over relaxing

From the Penn State press release: Relaxing is supposed to be good for the body and soul, but people with anxiety may actively resist relaxation and continue worrying to avoid… Read more »

Study suggests overall time on social media is not related to teen anxiety and depression

From the Brigham Young University press release: The amount of time teenagers spend on social networking sites has risen 62.5 percent since 2012 and continues to grow. Just last year,… Read more »