Tag: anxiety

Study suggests Twitter image colors and content could help identify users with depression, anxiety

From the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine press release: Twitter users with depression and anxiety were found to be more likely to post pictures with lower aesthetic values and… Read more »

Study suggests that perseverance toward life goals can help fend off depression, anxiety, panic disorders

From the American Psychological Association press release: People who don’t give up on their goals (or who get better over time at not giving up on their goals) and who… Read more »

Researchers discover gene mutation that reduces fear and anxiety, increases social interaction

From the University of Eastern Finland press release: Finnish researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and the University of Oulu have discovered of a new type of gene mutation… Read more »

Study suggests teaching happiness to dementia caregivers reduces their depression, anxiety

From the Northwestern University press release: Caring for family members with dementia — which is on the rise in the U.S. — causes significant emotional and physical stress that increases… Read more »

Study suggests the decision to explore is swayed by a distinctive type of neuron

From the UC San Francisco press release: UC San Francisco research has identified a particular group of nerve cells in the brain that play an important role in anxiety’s influence… Read more »

Study suggests correlation between strong feelings of responsibility and likelihood of developing OCD or anxiety

From the Hiroshima University press release: A new study has found that people who reported intense feelings of responsibility were susceptible to developing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or Generalized Anxiety… Read more »

Study looks at how cortisol affects exposure therapy for anxiety disorders

From the Ruhr-University Bochum press release: Bochum-based psychologists have studied how the application of the stress hormone cortisol affects exposure therapy for anxiety disorders. The researchers knew from earlier studies… Read more »

Study looks at when sexting is associated with psychological distress among young adults

From the Genetic Engineering News press release: While sending or receiving nude electronic images may not always be associated with poorer mental health, being coerced to do so and receiving… Read more »