A great therapist for anxiety will be open, receptive and understanding of you. He or she will follow your lead on the journey of therapy and be helpful with experience and insight along the way. Since communication is the main instrument of psychotherapy, your therapist will help you with communication patterns you have with yourself and the world. A good therapist needs to pick up on issues quickly and, at the same time, connect with you in a way that real work can be done.
Even a beginning therapist can be very good when he or she is interested and inquisitive, reacts to situations with the desire to find out, and is creative. You should have the feeling in the therapist’s office that this is a safe and free space where you can talk about the things that matter to you. Creativity means that your therapist should be able to respond quickly to your needs and what happens in therapy. As mentioned, the communication between the two of you is where the work is done. By looking at communication patterns, your therapist will help you. Communication is the tool of change. Working with communication patterns is how work is getting done.
The Power of Communication Patterns
Therapy happens through the interaction between people. A meaningful question has the power to bring about change. Yet, there are many other communications that can do so as well. Communication elements, in turn, make up communication patterns. For example, summarizing or describing how one sees things can be helpful in getting change. In general, any communication that is meaningful has the potential to bring about change.
Life depends on the movement of information, and information is the foundation of all the phenomena we see in the world around us. The sense of self is the experience of these communication flows. Building a greater sense of self, more self-confidence, and greater self-esteem connects intimately with our communication with ourselves and the world. A good therapist can help you change your communication patterns through their communication with you. However, this also means you need to feel comfortable with your therapist.
The ‘We’ and Anxiety
The work you do with your therapist is communal work. There should always be a ‘we’. Particularly when you suffer from anxiety, you should have a sense that you are working together with your therapist. Anxiety is about uncertainty, and experiencing a strong bond with the therapist can help against anxiety. There may be reasons from the past why you may feel you have to be vigilant in relationships. Therapy should be a place where one can practice communication and trust in interpersonal relationships. At the same time, therapy needs to offer the platform to do work.
Listening
You should feel that your therapist is listening to you. This not only means listening to the words but also the meaning between the words. True, the therapist is not a mind reader or clairvoyant. However, a good therapist will try to pick up as much information as possible to help you. Listening is an art form, and the therapist also needs to be an artist to help you effectively. While there is a lot of research on psychotherapy, you are unique. Thus, the therapist always has to improvise to some extent within the boundaries of good science.
Going Beyond Anxiety
The starting point of therapy is the symptoms you are experiencing now. However, the ultimate goal is to help you rediscover your meaning, direction, and happiness in life. When we do things that align with who we are, our needs, values, and aspirations, we will experience less uncertainty. And thus, we feel less anxious. We do what we love and live in a world that makes sense.
Other articles on this site on anxiety which you might find helpful include:
Anxiety
In the attached Reddit article, I hear again what I have been hearing often from patients. They feel as if there is something fundamentally wrong and defective with their brain and their mind. However, this line of thinking often leads to feeling even worse. In good psychotherapy, one important goal is to help you understand ...
Angela Kirkpatrick is concerned about what stopping the treatment will do to her symptoms.
Anxiety, Goal Management Training and ADHD
IntroductionDespite the high prevalence and detrimental consequences of cognitive and executive dysfunction in ADHD, the evidence base of cognitive remediation in the adult ADHD population is sparse. Executive problems can increase both anxiety and depression in ADHD. Thcus, it is important to develop treatment options for adults with ADHD, aiming to improve goal-directed behavior and ...
Beyond Neurosis: The Case for A Humanistic Approach to Illness Anxiety
Not Just a Page in a Manual
In my client, Colin, I saw myself. He was, as I had once been, fixated on his physical well-being to the point that his hypervigilant behaviors had taken over and begun to negatively impact his daily life. He had put college on hold in his senior year and moved ...
Anxiety and the College Application Process
Mom is “fraught with anxiety” about her son’s looming college application process.
COVID-19, attentional bias, and trait anxiety
Anxious individuals selectively attend to threatening information, but it remains unclear whether attentional bias can be generalized to traumatic events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Previous studies suggested that specific threats related to personal experiences can elicit more substantial attentional bias than general threats. The current study investigated the relationship between content-specific attentional bias and ...
Can You Fake It Til You Make It?
For those who live with social anxiety, the prospect of attending social events or interacting with others can be incredibly daunting. Even the simplest interactions can be a struggle, and many find themselves paralyzed by fear. If this is something you can relate to, you may have heard the suggestion to “fake it til you ...
Rates of Depression and Anxiety Are Rising in Young People
We know young people are depressed and anxious. There are things we can do about it.
CancerPhobia: Our Fear of Cancer Is Outdated and Harmful
The article explains how our fear of cancer is shaped by various factors, and that the fear itself can be harmful.
5 Things Not to Say to Someone Experiencing Anxiety
When someone is anxious, it can be tempting to lend reassurance. Still, even well-intended comments sometimes hurt.
This article offers several helpful points, among them are the following:
Telling an anxious person that they need to get it together or that they are ‘ok’ is often not helpful.
An expression of empathy for where someone is, on the ...
Anxiety, Pain, and Quality of Life in Orthodontic Treatment
Conditions: Malocclusion; Pain; Anxiety; Quality of Life
Interventions: Other: Conventional fixed treatment; Other: Clear aligner treatment
Sponsors: Yuzuncu Yıl University
Completed
Climate Anxiety and Nature Connectedness
IntroductionClimate change is a source of global concern that has both direct and general impacts on mental health. A recent study conducted following severe bushfires in Australia demonstrated relationships among nature connectedness, climate action, climate worry, and mental health; for example, nature connectedness was associated with climate worry, which in turn was associated with psychological ...
Cancer-phobia: Our Fear of Cancer Is Outdated and Harmful
Our fear of cancer is in some ways outdated, excessive, and harmful—a phobia. Understanding the history and psychology of that fear, and recognizing its harms, can help.
Guest blog: Teacher’s experiences help students navigate mental health
Guest blog: Teacher’s experiences help students navigate mental health MHA Admin Wed, 09/27/2023 – 08:10 September 27, 2023 by Michael Cullinane
As a 46-year-old veteran high school teacher, I often worry my students will soon write me off with an “Okay, Boomer” response. Although a member of Generation X, technically I’m ...
Direct paraventricular thalamus-basolateral amygdala circuit modulates neuropathic pain and emotional anxiety
This study explored some of the mechanisms that can be helpful in psychotherapy. It investigated the usefulness of a university counselling intervention by evaluating changes in psychological symptomatology before and after the therapeutic intervention and in the linguistic measures applied to clinical reports of the first and last sessions. The sample consisted of 88 university ...
Defense mechanisms as predictors of anxiety and self-esteem—A multiple regression analysis.
Psychoanalytic Psychology, Vol 40(4), Oct 2023, 348-353; doi:10.1037/pap0000459
Defense mechanisms are supposed to help us deal with stress by decreasing anxiety and preserving our self-esteem. The aim of the present study was to determine which defense styles and specific defense mechanisms have the strongest association with anxiety and self-esteem. Defense Style Questionnaire–40 (DSQ-40), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, ...
Tapping the Hidden Potential Inside OCD
A Personal Perspective: How can Adam Grant’s newest book help OCD sufferers? In more ways than you think.
It’s not a virus! Reconceptualizing and de-pathologizing music performance anxiety
Music Performance Anxiety (MPA) is one of the most widespread and debilitating challenges facing musicians, affecting significant numbers of performers in terms of both their personal and professional functioning. Although numerous interventions exist to target MPA, its prevalence remains unchanged since the first large-scale studies of the 1980s, indicating that available interventions are having limited ...
Mind wandering in anxiety disorders: A status report
Publication date: December 2023Source: Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, Volume 155Author(s): Juergen Fell, Leila Chaieb, Christian Hoppe
Depression, anxiety common among college students
Depression and anxiety among college students is a growing public health problem. And new research suggests the problem may be worse for students who aren’t the same race as most of their peers. The new study found that students who were not the majority race at a predominantly white college reported significantly higher rates of ...
Anxiety Can Often be a Drag on Creativity, Upending the Trope of the Tortured Artist
Anxiety Can Often be a Drag on Creativity, Upending the Trope of the Tortured Artist
lisebram
September 26, 2023
Becky G recalls battle with anxiety and panic attacks: ‘Full-blown tears, can’t breathe’
‘The body keeps count, the body keeps score of all of what you go through,’ singer says
‘Do you still love me?’ The challenges of relationship anxiety
Relationship anxiety is the pervasive and unfounded fear that your partner will abandon you – and it can be crippling.
Anxiety and depression from age 3 to 8 years in children with and without ADHD symptoms
Anxiety and depression from age 3 to 8 years in children with and without ADHD symptoms
Debunking the Social Media & Teen Anxiety Myth
Contrary to popular belief, a six-year study reveals that increased use of social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok does not lead to higher rates of anxiety and depression among young people. Following 800 children from age 10 to 16, the study found that symptoms of mental health issues remained stable irrespective of social ...
The prevalence of patent foramen ovale (PFO) is 15–35% among adults. The role of right-to-left shunting through the PFO, anxiety, depression, and hypoxemia in the systemic circulation remains poorly understood. Herein, we present the case of a 52-year-old woman with no heart or lung disease, who was admitted due to anxiety for 5 months and had ...
In recent years, an increasing number of studies have examined the mechanisms underlying nonverbal emotional information processing in people with high social anxiety (HSA). However, most of these studies have focused on the processing of facial expressions, and there has been scarce research on gesture or even face-gesture combined processing in HSA individuals. The present ...
Anxiety and the Brain: The Forebrain’s Role in Social Decisions Unveiled
Researchers discovered that anxious individuals utilize a less optimal region of the forebrain when navigating socially challenging situations compared to their non-anxious counterparts. This was determined through brain scans that mapped regions active during simulated social scenarios.
Throughout evolution, humans have developed a natural inclination to be cautious and apprehensive in various situations. Our minds are equipped with multiple hair-trigger systems that continuously scan for potential threats. However, if we assert ourselves and meet our personal needs, we are less likely to react impulsively towards others. Remember, cultivating self-assurance and fulfilment promotes ...
The Booming Business of American Anxiety
Americans are increasingly anxious, and a flurry of companies and opportunistic entrepreneurs aim to fill the demand for relief.
8 Tips To Beat Your Dating Anxiety And Ace Your Next Date
Dating anxiety is complex and multifaceted, here’s how you can keep calm.
For This Venture Capitalist, Research on Aging Is Personal; ‘Bob Has a Big Fear of Death’
Robert Nelson has invested hundreds of millions in Altos Labs, a biotech company working on ways to rejuvenate cells and eliminate disease
How to Face and Not Fear Intrusive Thoughts
Struggling with intrusive thoughts? Here are three steps that can help you regain control and minimize their impact on your mental well-being.
Did you know that more than half of all Americans experience a certain level of fear when it comes to sharks? It might seem irrational, but there are both logical and irrational reasons behind it. Great White Sharks specifically tend to strike terror even though actual attacks are quite rare. This fear stems from their ...
How Parents Can Help Their Kids With School Anxiety
How parents can anticipate the possibility of school anxiety, open up communication channels, and prepare some de-escalation methods in case they are needed.
New Mums: Don’t Miss These 7 Warning Signs
The report author talks to Lisa Salmon about the warning signs to keep in mind.
Conquering Worry with Increased Educational Attainment
This study revealed that higher levels of educational attainment were linked to a reduced likelihood of anxiety symptoms, independent of sociodemographic and health-related factors. Interestingly, this association reached a plateau at the first stage of tertiary education. Notably, this effect was more pronounced in females, middle-aged individuals, and in Central and Eastern Europe, while it ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health worldwide. Research in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia shows that anxiety and depression levels are closely tied to COVID-19 exposure. A survey of 377 participants, mostly Saudi females with undergraduate education, reveals that around 20% experienced moderate to severe depression, while 26% reported ...
Purpose in life, depression and anxiety
Journal of Clinical Psychology, EarlyView.
The Rise of AI: Fears and a Story to Tell
For many book writers, AI is a threat to their livelihood and the very idea of creativity
Beating the False Alarms of Anxiety
Our brain activates our body’s anxiety alarm system when it makes threat predictions. These predictions are based on past experiences, stored in memory as fear conditioning and threat beliefs. However, our threat bias often leads us to overestimate risk and underestimate our ability to cope, resulting in false alarms. Understanding and recognizing your own threat ...
Breakthrough findings on cancer and depression/anxiety
Source: United Press International – Health NewsA large new study challenges the long-held idea that depression makes people more vulnerable to cancer, finding no association between the mental health condition and most types of cancer. The study, of more than 300,000 adults, found that neither depression nor chronic anxiety were linked to increased odds of ...
Navigating Back-to-School Anxiety
A new school year brings up feelings of excitement, but can also be emotionally distressing for children who experience anxiety. Here are some helpful tips for parents.
Five Common Fears about Growing Older
Aging is a natural process, and many things can be done to minimize the challenges that come with it.
Nuclear Anxiety, “Oppenheimer”, and Prometheus
A look at the history and future of nuclear anxiety.
The greatest satisfaction in life comes from facing the greatest challenges.
The Fear of Intimacy derives from 3 Fears
To build and maintain healthy connections, it’s important to be open, trusting, and emotionally invested in relationships. Sadly, many individuals face anxieties that hinder their ability to form and sustain fulfilling bonds.
These fears often originate from past experiences that have left emotional scars, deep insecurities, or negative beliefs about oneself and relationships in general. While ...
Parents Experience Anxiety and Depression at Similar Rates as Teens
So much focus has been on teens and their mental health in recent years, but it looks like parents and caregivers are suffering just as much.
Mathematics and statistical skills are crucial to daily life. However, many students found mathematics difficult to learn and understand. This research aimed to find relationships between mathematics and statistical attitudes and emotional dimensions, such as anxiety or self-efficacy. The sample consisted of two groups: the first group was formed by 276 Spanish students (75.7% female ...
Question: My daughter seems to have all these health problems but when she goes to the GP, she feels she isn’t being listened to. She was always a bright and happy girl but since she hit her mid-30s and everyone else moved on and got married, she started getting pains and despite numerous tests and ...
Strategies to Conquer Anxiety After Failure: 10 Powerful Approaches for Overcoming Setbacks
Failure is something we all encounter. How we respond to it shapes our personal growth and resilience. By applying good strategies, you can effectively reduce anxiety and seize the growth opportunities that failure offers.
Conquer Relationship OCD Fears: Embrace Freedom and Peace of Mind
Relationship obsessive-compulsive disorder (ROCD) is a form of OCD where individuals have intrusive thoughts and compulsions related to their relationship. People with ROCD experience distressing doubts, anxiety, shame, or urgency. They respond by engaging in compulsive behaviours or mental acts to ease their distress and doubts. Practising exposure and response prevention enables effective coping and ...
Changing Concepts: Anxiety and Depression
Source: Google NewsA study exploring “concept creep” suggests that, with increased mental health awareness following the COVID-19 pandemic, the concepts of “anxiety” and “depression” are broadening. The study found that these terms have taken on more severe connotations over time, perhaps due to links with illness-related terms such as “disorder” and “symptom.” While raising awareness ...
Your name is not Anxious: Stephanie Dowrick’s guide to getting anxiety under control
“The notion that it’s a kind of psychological weakness is completely absurd.”
Soothe Anxiety and Worry with a 5-Minute Mindfulness Exercise
Practicing mindfulness and guided imagery can effectively reduce symptoms of anxiety and stress. This simple 10-step activity is designed to be convenient and can be easily done anywhere you have a quiet space.
For this Canadian cartoonist, art is a way to process climate anxiety
In this week’s issue of our environment newsletter, we interview a Canadian cartoonist who is using art to address climate anxiety, and examine how wildfire smoke is affecting wedding photography.
Introduction to the Special Issue on The Neurobiology of Human Fear and Anxiety
Publication date: Available online 5 July 2023Source: Neuroscience & Biobehavioral ReviewsAuthor(s): Miquel A. Fullana, Alexander J. Shackman
Exploring the Link Between the Gut Microbiome and Anxiety
In 2022, Caltech researchers discovered that a specific microbial metabolite called 4-ethylphenyl sulfate can increase anxiety in mice. They also found that transferring fecal microbiota from anxious mice to non-anxious mice caused the latter to become anxious. In addition, antibiotic treatment in mice, which affects the gut microbiome, has been shown to impact anxiety levels.
The ...
Romanian Inventory of Depression and Anxiety Symptoms (IDAS-II)
BackgroundThe Inventory of Depression and Anxiety Symptoms (IDAS-II) is a self-report measure comprising 99 items divided into 18 non-overlapping scales that allows for a dimensional assessment of depression, anxiety, and bipolar symptoms. The IDAS-II is currently available in English, Turkish, Spanish, German, and Swedish. This study’s major goal was to adapt and validate the IDAS-II ...
Concept Creep: How Our Concepts of Anxiety and Depression Are Changing
A study exploring “concept creep” suggests that, with increased mental health awareness following the COVID-19 pandemic, the concepts of “anxiety” and “depression” are broadening. The study revealed that, contrary to expectations of less emotionally intense use, these terms have taken on more severe connotations over the past five decades.
Understanding anxiety symptoms as aberrant defensive responding along the threat imminence continuum
Publication date: Available online 5 July 2023Source: Neuroscience & Biobehavioral ReviewsAuthor(s): Rany Abend
How to Tell the Difference Between Fear and Intuition
Differentiating between intuition and fear can sometimes be challenging. Fear often manifests as a pushing energy, driving you to avoid disappointment or ridicule. Conversely, intuition exudes a pulling energy, guiding you towards what is in your best interests.
Stress, Anxiety Plague Many Who Get Implanted Heart Devices
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, June 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) – New research finds that many of those who have received an implanted…
Electrical Vestibular Stimulation (VeNS), Compared to a Sham Control For The Management Of Anxiety
Condition: AnxietyIntervention: Device: VeNSSponsors: Neurovalens Ltd.; Ulster UniversityCompleted
6 Steps to Overcome a Fear of Needles
Fear of needles is a widespread issue, affecting individuals of all ages. Research suggests that up to 50% of teenagers, and at least 20 to 30% of adults experience needle fear. This problem can severely limit your life, potentially preventing you from receiving vital medical care or pursuing parenthood through in-vitro fertilization (IVF). But fear ...
Background
Social anxiety (SA), a prevalent comorbid condition in psychotic disorders with a negative impact on functioning, requires adequate intervention relatively early. Using a randomized controlled trial, we tested the efficacy of a group cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention for SA (CBT-SA) that we developed for youth who experienced the first episode of psychosis (FEP). For our primary ...
Background
Gray matter morphometry studies have lent seminal insights into the etiology of mental illness. Existing research has primarily focused on adults and then, typically on a single disorder. Examining brain characteristics in late childhood, when the brain is preparing to undergo significant adolescent reorganization and various forms of serious psychopathology are just first emerging, may ...
Cutting back on social media reduces anxiety, depression, loneliness
Researchers found college students who tried to cut their social media use to 30 minutes per day scored significantly lower for anxiety, depression, loneliness and fear of missing out at the end of the two-week experiment and when compared to the control group.
A New Way to Tame Your Anxiety
A new study published in the Journal of Research in Personality reveals how curiosity can help alleviate feelings of uncertainty and anxiety. Curiosity can be divided into two categories: interest curiosity and deprivation curiosity. People high on interest-curiosity tend to hold more positive attitudes towards uncertainty. Embracing the feeling of not knowing, sparked by curiosity, ...
Research: Reducing stress and social anxiety in college students
This article examined the impact of online education on the wellbeing and emotional health of college students. It considered the social value of stress and anxiety pathology as “normal” side effects throughout the COVID-19 lockdown. Factors appropriate for educational technology were selected and submitted for evaluation to a sample of 114 college students in a ...
Empowering Avoidant Children to Overcome Challenges and Fears
Encouraging kids to step outside their comfort zone is crucial for their growth and development. Some children may seek safety by avoiding risks and new experiences, but this can limit their world and opportunities. Parents can help by creating chances to face challenges, and encouraging children to try new things.
Conquer Anxiety, One Small Step at a Time
Anxiety can feel like an endless battle is going on inside your head, constant worries and fears, and ‘What ifs?’ that you can’t seem to escape. It’s like being trapped in “The Matrix” with no way out. But take comfort – there’s a way to escape. With solution-focused therapy, the authors offer simple, easy-to-manage techniques ...
Swimsuit anxiety can have significant negative effects on mood and body image, and many struggle with feeling confident while wearing a swimsuit. Body dissatisfaction peaks in the summer when increased media pressure and comparisons can make it feel like our bodies are on display. Did you know that just imagining trying on a swimsuit can ...
It Wasn’t ADHD or Anxiety—It Was Gluten
Doctors misdiagnosed my son. He didn’t have a mood or behavior condition. He had a gut disease.
Takashi Murakami loves and fears AI
Speaking at an exhibition opening in France, Japanese artist Takashi Murakami offered his thoughts on the positives and negatives of AI.
How My Body Saved Me From Stress and Anxiety
Our bodies are wise and can alert us when something is wrong. Unfortunately, many people don’t listen. If we don’t tune in, our bodies may become chronically sick.
However, every once in a while, we may receive an instant of clarity. In those moments, capturing the message is crucial. When the author’s body almost gave up ...
Psychotherapist’s persuasiveness in anxiety: Scale development and relation to the working alliance.
Effective communication can have a positive impact on a client’s struggle. Psychotherapy has been found to be an effective remedy for many mental health conditions, but it’s important for therapists to be aware of ways how to communicate the salience of their approach to their clients. A new idea is to rate and measure the ...
Recent years have seen an inspiring breakthrough in psychotherapy – mindfulness and compassion-based interventions (MCBI) can help clinicians to acquire essential skills and improve the relationships they have with patients.
A new study reveals that after MCBI, therapists see an increase in psychotherapeutic mindfulness skills (PMS) at both follow-up and after the intervention. Their empathy also ...
Selena Gomez and Nicola Peltz Beckham speak out about their anxiety when reading online criticism
‘I just can’t help reading the comments sometimes on my Instagram or whatever it is’
Why the Anxiety? Befriend Your OCD and Get Back to Yourself
A Personal Perspective: Having OCD is like being in a perpetual Law and Order episode. Here’s how you can befriend the culprit so you can get back to yourself.
Ask Amy: My anxiety over my sons’ lives is not healthy
Dear Amy: I worry about their futures and their ability to become the people they want to become, have successful careers, and support themselves.
This study investigated the prevalence and predictors of mental health issues, specifically anxiety, depression, and stress, among 706 Ukrainians from different age groups and regions, both men and women, in the midst of the military conflict with Russia. The survey was conducted six months after the conflict began, from August to October 2022. The results ...
Achieving Academic Success Without the Anxiety: An Analysis
Using education survey data from 153, 317 Grade 4 students and 150, 040 Grade 8 students in China, this study examined the relationship between time on homework and academic achievement and learning anxiety with hierarchical linear modeling (HLM) and classification and regression tree (CART) approaches. With a classification of time spent on homework into four ...
Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a serious concern for medical practitioners worldwide. Identifying its severity level (severe, moderate, mild, or none) can be challenging, which is why this paper proposes a solution.
The researchers developed a method that classifies SAD severity levels using the patterns of brain information flow and graphical network structures, analyzed via an ...
Discover How Anxiety and Depression Affect Long COVID
Did you know that anxiety and depression might be playing a role for some people with long COVID? That’s what researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) found in their study. They discovered that patients who experienced difficulties with thinking during COVID-19 infection also tended to have lingering physical symptoms more frequently than ...
Why Fearing Breast Cancer Can Be a Failure of the Dual Maternal Functions?
Volume 104, Issue 2, April 2023, Page 244-262.
Discover How Interactive Art Exhibitions Can Boost Your Mood and Reduce Anxiety
Viewing interactive art online can improve our mood and reduce anxiety. People reported significant improvements in mood and anxiety after just a few minutes of viewing an interactive Monet Water Lily art exhibition from Google Arts and Culture. The study also found that individuals with high levels of aesthetic responsiveness benefit more from online art ...
An Overview of Substance Use, Mood, and Anxiety Disorders in ADHD and Non-ADHD Adults
Publication date: Available online 5 May 2023Source: Neuroscience & Biobehavioral ReviewsAuthor(s): Catharina A. Hartman, Qi Chen, Berit Skretting Solberg, Ebba Du Rietz, Kari Klungsøyr, Samuele Cortese, Søren Dalsgaard, Jan Haavik, Marta Ribasés, Jeanette C. Mostert, Berit Libutzki, Sarah Kittel-Schneider, Bru Cormand, Melissa Vos, Henrik Larsson, Andreas Reif, Stephen V. Faraone, Alessio Bellato
This webinar focuses on the value of stratification as a tool for driving transformative change in early interventions for people with anxiety, depression, and psychosis.
Discover How Ultraprocessed Foods Can Affect Your Mental Health!
Eating packaged foods like cereal and frozen meals has been associated with anxiety, depression and cognitive decline. Scientists are still piecing together why.
Meta-Analysis Shows Effective Psychological Treatment for Perinatal Depression
Background
Depression during pregnancy and after the birth of a child is highly prevalent and an important public health problem. Psychological interventions are the first-line treatment and, although a considerable number of randomized trials have been conducted, no recent comprehensive meta-analysis has evaluated treatment effects.
Methods
We used an existing database of randomized controlled trials of psychotherapies for ...
How Ukraine’s Volunteers Are Beating Fear And Seeing War As Just Another Day at Work
By Manuel AusloosON THE FRONTLINE IN DONETSK REGION, Ukraine (Reuters) – After months of living in trenches and bunkers near Ukraine’s southeastern…
Real Health Podcast: How to beat social anxiety and build better relationships with Dr Harry Barry
Here in Ireland, we like to think we’re great at having a chat, the ‘gift of the gab’ as they say.
Brief bursts of brain activity during sleep known as sleep spindles could potentially help regulate anxiety in people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Researchers believe that the study’s findings may be useful for people with anxiety disorders and are looking at non-invasive ways to harness the benefits of this sleep stage to relieve symptoms. The ...
Study finds: Girls with autism more likely to experience anxiety than boys!
Did you know that boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls? Recent research also shows that while girls may be less likely to be diagnosed with autism, they may experience anxiety more frequently than boys alongside the disorder.
David Beckham disscusses living with OCD in the currently untitled documentary to be released later this year
Among Kids With Autism, Girls Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders Than Boys
By Denise Mann HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls…
Sleep phase can reduce anxiety in people with PTSD
A new study shows that sleep spindles, brief bursts of brain activity occurring during one phase of sleep and captured by EEG, may regulate anxiety in people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
What's the difference between stress and anxiety?
The phrases have distinct connotations, and one should not be used in place of the other, according to mental health specialists.
IntroductionStress, depression, and anxiety symptoms have been reported during the pandemic, with important inter-individual differences. Past cross-sectional studies have found that sex and gender roles may contribute to the modulation of one’s vulnerability to develop such symptoms. This longitudinal study aimed to examine the interaction of sex and psychological gender roles on stress, depression, and ...
Understanding Postpartum OCD and the Mother/Baby Attachment
Understanding Postpartum OCD and the Mother/Baby Attachment
lisebram
May 2, 2023
Background
Understanding the relationship between anxiety, depression and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) provides important clues to alleviate anxiety, depression and improve HRQOL in patients after severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). The aim of this study was to examine the effects of anxiety and depression on HRQOL in post-SAP patients using structural equation modeling.
Methods
A cross-sectional study design ...
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week: 5 ways to calm new mum anxiety
Experts explain how struggling expectant and new parents can control negative feelings. By Lisa Salmon.
Angst bewältigen: Nein, jetzt nicht – SPIEGEL Coaching Podcast
Vermeidungsverhalten macht Ängste im Alltag oft schlimmer. In dieser Folge des Podcasts lernen Sie Übungen kennen, die Ihnen helfen, die angstmachenden Situationen nicht länger zu umgehen.
Angst vor dem Heimweg: Wie sicher fühlen sich Frauen? – »Arte Re:«-Reportage von SPIEGEL TV
Frauen fürchten sich nicht vor der Dunkelheit, sondern vor männlichen Übergriffen. Die Britin Emma Kay hat eine App für einen möglichst gefahrlosen Nachhauseweg entwickelt. Eine »Arte Re:«-Reportage von SPIEGEL TV.
El exfutbolista revela detalles inéditos de su vida en una nueva serie documental que Netflix estrenará a finales de este año y por la que le han pagado 18 millones de euros
Background
Racial and ethnic groups in the USA differ in the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Recent research however has not observed consistent racial/ethnic differences in posttraumatic stress in the early aftermath of trauma, suggesting that such differences in chronic PTSD rates may be related to differences in recovery over time.
Methods
As part of the multisite, ...
Uncovering Anxiety in Cushing’s Disease: A Case Report
Dealing with secondary psychiatric symptoms while treating patients in clinical settings can be quite challenging. However, in this case study, the authors discuss a female patient with Cushing’s disease, who was initially misdiagnosed with anxiety disorder. Despite multiple attempts with psychiatric intervention, her condition persisted, accompanied by unexplained hypokalemia and hypothyroidism. Thankfully, a visit to ...
Discovering the Positive Impact of Counselling: A Community Study on Anxiety and Depression
Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, EarlyView.
Overcoming Fears and Challenges: Dialectical Behavior Therapists Embracing Telehealth
Publication date: March 2023Source: Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, Volume 33, Issue 1Author(s): Khrystyna Stetsiv, Kevin Rebmann, Chelsey R. Wilks
The COVID-19 pandemic has persisted as a worrying time for children who have been using technology for online schooling during lockdown and their parents. This study investigates the extent of children’s and parents’ self-reported worries associated with children’s anxiety during lockdown in Ireland. Data for 461 children and 461 parents were analyzed from the Ireland ...
Enhancing Youth Anxiety Treatment with Engaging Cohesion Assessment
Journal of Clinical Psychology, EarlyView.
Did you know that people with anxiety and major depressive disorders may experience more alcohol-related symptoms, even when drinking the same amount as those without these disorders? This interesting finding suggests that individuals with anxiety or mood disorders are more likely to develop an alcohol use disorder. The study also highlights the importance of considering ...
I wanted to face my deepest fear, so I suited up and flew to the Arctic
As a person addicted to meth for 11 years, my poor choices led to extreme paranoia and fear.
All About Imposter Syndrome: Definition, Health Effects, and Coping
Source: APA PsycPORT™: Psychology Newswire
In 1978, two psychologists defined something called “impostor phenomenon” as an experience of feeling like an intellectual phony. The phenomenon is marked by persistent self-doubt and, often, a fear of being exposed as a fraud or imposter—even though, in reality, you’ve been successful in the very field where you feel like ...
The Russian invasion of Ukraine and the resulting consequences are in the center of political discussions, media, and likely individual thinking of the population in Germany. Yet, the impact of this prolonged exposure on mental health is not known hitherto.
Using the population based cohort study DigiHero from three federal states (Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony, and Bavaria), we ...
Relationship between depression, anxiety, stress, and SARS-CoV-2 infection: a longitudinal study
ObjectivesWe aimed to (1) describe the course of the emotional burden (i.e., depression, anxiety, and stress) in a general population sample during the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 and 2021 and (2) explore the association between emotional burden and a serologically proven infection with SARS-CoV-2.Study designThis longitudinal study involved a sample of community-dwelling persons aged ≥14 years ...
Angst bewältigen: Früchte des Muts – SPIEGEL Coaching Podcast
Angst hindert Menschen oft daran, Dinge zu tun, die ihnen wichtig sind und die sie mögen. Mit einer Checkliste finden Sie die nötige Motivation, Situationen trotz Angst zu meistern.
The hell of somniphobia: ‘On a bad night I get zero to two hours’ sleep’
The fear of falling asleep can have many causes, from trauma to sleep apnea, and the effects are debilitating. But there are effective treatmentsWhen Elizabeth Johnson tries to fall asleep, anxiety often takes over. After going to bed, she starts to relax, but feels as though she is losing control. “Instead of continuing,” she says, ...
Combating the ‘Microstress’ That Causes Burnout
Small moments of anxiety can pass almost beneath our notice, but they add up and take a toll. There are ways to manage them.
The effects of the pandemic on mental health in persons with and without a psychiatric history
Background
Prospective studies are needed to assess the influence of pre-pandemic risk factors on mental health outcomes following the COVID-19 pandemic. From direct interviews prior to (T1), and then in the same individuals after the pandemic onset (T2), we assessed the influence of personal psychiatric history on changes in symptoms and wellbeing.
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Background
There are relatively few studies to address mental health implications of self-affirming, especially across groups experiencing a chronic health condition. In this study, short- and longer-term effects of a brief self-affirmation intervention framed in terms of implementation intentions (if-then plans with self-affirming cognitions; S-AII) were evaluated against an active control group (non-affirming implementation intentions; N-AII), ...
Online group music therapy: proactive management of undergraduate students’ stress and anxiety
In alignment with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) goal to provide comprehensive and integrated mental health services in community-based settings, this randomized control trial explored the efficacy of online group music therapy as a proactive intervention for reducing stress and anxiety in university students who do not necessarily have a diagnosis. …
Accelerated biological aging and risk of depression and anxiety: evidence from 424,299 UK Biobank participants
A new free online course has been launched to try and reduce the stress of the nation during the Covid-19 pandemic. Members of the Irish Society of Alexander Technique Teachers (ISATT) are to offer hundreds of hours of free training online to help people deal with the tidal wave of stress caused by Covid. ISATT ...
Study: ADHD Increases Risk for Postpartum Depression, Anxiety
Women with ADHD are six times more likely than neurotypical mothers to experience postpartum anxiety, and five times more likely to experience postpartum depression, according to a new Swedish study on PPD.
Study: High-Intensity Exercise Greatly Improves Mental Health in Adults
Vigorous exercise may be more effective than psychotherapy or pharmacological therapy at improving symptoms of anxiety and depression in adults across populations, according to this wide-scale meta-analysis.
I’m 43, I’ve Been in Long-Term Relationships and I’m a Virgin By Choice
In her new book “Halal Sex,” Sheima Benembarek shares personal stories of Muslim immigrants and their relationships to sex and sexuality. In this chapter, Taslim, a virgin in her forties, shares her experience with inter-faith relationships.
The post I’m 43, I’ve Been in Long-Term Relationships and I’m a Virgin By Choice appeared first on Best Health.
Studien zu Achtsamkeit: Kann Meditation heilen?
Meditation ist en vogue. Sie soll die Konzentration stärken, resilient machen und bei Schlafstörungen, Ängsten und sogar Krebs helfen. Wie ist die wissenschaftliche Studienlage?
How my childhood was ruined… by my fear of peas
Maddy Alexander-Grout, 39, thinks her fear stems from when she was force fed peas at school
Multiple psychotherapeutic approaches and perspectives on eco-anxiety
In highly diverse psychotherapy practices, psychotherapists with their individual schemas and personalities treat patients who are just as individual, each with his/her own partially dysfunctional schema, personality, worldview, and life situation. Intuition gained through experience is often applied, and a wide range of perspectives, techniques, and treatment options appropriate to the specific situation and psychotherapist-patient ...
Tracking perceived stress, anxiety, and depression in daily life: a double-downward spiral process
IntroductionPrevious studies using retrospective questionnaires have suggested a complex relationship between perceived stress and related negative emotions and emphasized their importance in mental health. However, how daily perceived stress, anxiety, and depression interact dynamically in a natural context remains largely unexplored.MethodsThis study conducted a longitudinal survey that applied experience sampling methodology to data from 141 ...
Could virtual reality gaming help people overcome anxiety? – podcast
Madeleine Finlay speaks to science correspondent Linda Geddes about trying out a virtual reality game that challenges you to keep your heart-rate down while facing a terrifying monster, why it could help with tackling anxiety, and whether the gamification of coping strategies could be the best way to integrate them into our every day lives ...
How Managing Your Anxiety Can Make You a Better Leader
A conversation with author Morra Aarons-Mele about rethinking work and mental health.
Hiking with Joy: The Power of Intergenerational Connections with Brad Ryan
Brad Ryan and Karen Allen weigh the pros and cons of ambition, and how the untold pressure of social perception and judgement keeps us silent.
The post Hiking with Joy: The Power of Intergenerational Connections with Brad Ryan appeared first on SUCCESS.
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For Kids With Mental Health Issues, Pediatricians Are Often Only Source for Care
By Amy Norton HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, April 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — With so many American kids and teens dealing with depression or anxiety,…
Amid ADHD med shortage, parents fear sending unmedicated kids to school
The ADHD medication shortage is creating huge problems for children who rely on the prescriptions.
I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting since 2020. Most of that reflection is done in the mirror, incidentally. For more than three years I had denied my body the nutrition it needed to function. My teeth broke, my hair thinned, as I did, and then it fell out in loud clumps in the shower. ...
In trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), stabilization techniques are used before confrontation ones to increase stress/affect tolerance and thus effectiveness of CBT. This study investigated the effects of pranayama, meditative yoga breathing and breath holding techniques, as a complimentary stabilization technique in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Seventy-four PTSD-patients (84% female, 44.2 ± 13 years) were randomized to ...
… the aim of this study was to closely examine the relationships between (PSU) and anxiety and depression to identify the pathological mechanisms underpinning those relationships. A second aim was to identify important bridge nodes to identify potential targets for intervention. …
… Five strongest edges appeared within the communities in both the ...
Interpersonal problems and recognition of facial emotions in healthy individuals
Recognition of emotions in faces is important for successful social interaction. Results from previous research based on clinical samples suggest that difficulties in identifying threat-related or negative emotions can go along with interpersonal problems. The present study examined whether associations between interpersonal difficulties and emotion decoding ability can be found in healthy individuals. Our analysis ...
PurposeThis study explored the effect of group drawing art therapy (GDAT) on anxiety and self-acceptance in children and adolescents with osteosarcoma.MethodsUsing a randomized experimental study design, 40 children and adolescents with osteosarcoma who were treated in our hospital from December 2021 to December 2022 were selected as the research objects, including 20 in the intervention ...
Publication date: May 2023Source: Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, Volume 148Author(s): D.J. Harris, S. Wilkinson, T.J. Ellmers
Meta-analysis of virtual reality exposure therapy for social anxiety disorder
Meta-analysis of virtual reality exposure therapy for social anxiety disorder
The role of positive relationship events in romantic attachment avoidance.
Motivated by the Attachment Security Enhancement Model (Arriaga et al., 2018), the present research investigated the associations between positive relationship experiences and romantic attachment avoidance in three dyadic studies that combined multiple methods, including daily diaries, laboratory observations, and longitudinal follow-ups. Frequency of daily positive relationship events (but not external positive events) during a 21-day ...
A Systematic Review of Existential Concerns in Borderline Personality Disorder
Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Ahead of Print. Background:Existential philosophy and psychotherapy focuses on the “givens” of human experience, including feelings of meaninglessness, isolation, death anxiety, and concerns surrounding identity and freedom. Although borderline personality disorder (BPD) is arguably characterized by issues in a number of these domains, it has not been systematically examined through the ...
… This study aimed to examine the relationships between exposures, perceived risk, and psychological distress among the general population in Wuhan during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Data were from a cross-sectional online survey conducted from 20 February to 4 March 2020. Final analyses included 4,234 Wuhan respondents. A 5-item Hopkins Symptom Checklist was adopted to assess respondents’ ...
Louisville bank shooter was seeing counselor for depression and anxiety, family spokesperson says
The Louisville bank shooter who killed five and injured eight was seeing a counselor for depression and anxiety, a family friend said Thursday.
Josh Widdicombe opens up about taking antidepressants for anxiety
The comedian said he felt ‘stressed’ and ‘fed up’ last year
Intensivpatienten: Der schwierige Weg zurück ins Leben
Wer eine Intensivbehandlung überstanden hat, kommt häufig nicht so schnell wieder auf die Beine. Körperliche Schwäche, Vergesslichkeit und Angst sind Symptome, die viel zu wenige Ärzte kennen.
The Effect of Suboccipital Release Technique in Individuals With Anxiety
Conditions: Anxiety; Trapezius Muscle Strain; PainInterventions: Other: Suboccipital Release Technique; Other: Sham Suboccipital ReleaseSponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal UniversityCompleted
In previous pan-/epidemics such as the SARS epidemic of 2002/2003, negative effects on the wellbeing and an increase in symptoms of depression and anxiety were observed in doctors due to social isolation and the threat they experienced. Therefore, it is feared that the COVID-19 pandemic will also have a negative impact on the mental health ...
[Correspondence] A fundamental change is needed for appraising placebo responses in psychiatry
In the Alpha-Stim Anxiety Insomnia and Depression cranial electrotherapy stimulation trial, Richard Morriss and colleagues reported no significant difference in their primary depression outcome between active and sham groups.1 Although not the headline of the article, 41% of recruited patients who received sham stimulation had remission of their depression. This remarkable result adds to the ...
Managing Your Anxiety as an Early-Career Psychologist
Early-career psychologists are not immune to anxiety. Here are some key strategies they can implement to address performance-related anxiety.
How is fear stored in the brain? And why may psychedelic therapies be able to help?
Restraint stress induced anxiety and sleep in mice
In humans and animals, exposure to changes in internal or external environments causes acute stress, which changes sleep and enhances neurochemical, neuroendocrine, and sympathetic activities. Repeated stress responses play an essential role in the pathogenesis of psychiatric diseases and sleep disorders. However, the underlying mechanism of sleep changes and anxiety disorders in response to acute ...
Over-Emphasis on Safety Means Kids Are Becoming More Anxious and Less Resilient
Parental overprotection fosters unhealthy coping mechanisms in children, leading to an increase in depression, anxiety, and a decline in resilience.
A New Model Predicts Depression and Anxiety Using Artificial Intelligence and Social Media
Utilizing data from Twitter and applying natural language processing artificial intelligence algorithms, researchers created a new, accurate prediction model for depression and anxiety.
The interplay between therapeutic relationship and therapeutic technique: “It takes two to tango”
Journal of Clinical Psychology, EarlyView.
Etiology of anxious and fearful behavior in juvenile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis (CLN3 disease)
… During the terminal phase, the cognitive developmental age of JNCL patients is below 2 years. At this stage of mental development individuals act primarily from a concrete world of consciousness and do not have the cognitive ability to encounter a normal anxiety response. Instead, they experience the evolutionary basic emotion of fear, and as ...
ObjectiveImproving quality of life (QOL) after surgery is very important. Recently, preoperative anxiety has been suggested to predict postoperative health-related (HR) QOL, however the accuracy of anxiety measurement remains problematic. We examined the relationship between preoperative anxiety level and postoperative HRQOL using qualitative and quantitative assessment of anxiety.MethodWe used a detailed anxiety assessment to quantitatively ...
Movie review: ‘Beau is Afraid’ a thrilling odyssey through anxiety
“Beau is Afraid,” in theaters Friday, captures the surreal feeling of anxiety with enough ambiguity to let the audience interpret the main character’s journey.
Pandemic May Have Triggered Second “Midlife Crisis” for Over-50s
Anxiety and depression that occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic appear to trigger a second “midlife crisis” in those aged 50 and older. Researchers say women struggled more than men with psychological distress during the pandemic, and this may exacerbate and accelerate neurodegeneration, mental health, and overall health disorders.
Health Anxiety and Beliefs About Being Weak and Vulnerable
Do you believe your survival is “barely hanging on by a thread”? You can improve health anxiety by reshaping dysfunctional beliefs.
Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, EarlyView.
How to Help Children Cope with Anxiety
How to help your child relax and manage their anxiety.
Conditions: Prostate Disease; Malignancy; Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia; Prostate Cancer; Prostate Adenocarcinoma; Anxiety and Fear; PainInterventions: Drug: Self-Administered Nitrous Oxide; Other: OxygenSponsors: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Brigham and Women’s HospitalCompleted
Weight-shaming frequently backfires. Why do doctors and families do it?
Experts say it can lead to everything from depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and other mental-health effects to poor heart health and even death.
Climate anxiety linked to lack of access to green space
Survey shows being around nature has a positive effect on mental health.
Sleep Disturbances Prevalent in Long COVID, Analysis Finds
Source: Google News – Health
More than two in five patients with long COVID suffer from moderate to severe sleep disturbances, according to an analysis published in Journal of General Internal Medicine. The analysis also identified risk factors for moderate to severe sleep disturbances, including race, hospitalization for COVID-19, greater anxiety severity, and fatigue. After adjusting ...
[Correspondence] Shared decision making with psychological safety
Psychological safety is defined as a shared belief that individuals within a team or group are able to take risks without fear of being embarrassed or punished.1,2 Psychological safety consists of an environment in which people feel respected and comfortable to speak up and express their ideas, opinions, and concerns, which is essential for effective ...
Coping with OCD as a Teen: A View from the Inside
Our understanding of OCD is enhanced by focusing on its distinctive characteristics, while also considering larger worldly influences.
Rick Hanson: Compassion is a kind of superpower. Here’s what research says it can do.
Compassion makes us more resilient and less anxious or depressed, and it increases self-worth and happiness, research tells us.
Therapeutic effects of electrical cranial stimulation (CES) in patients suffering from anxiety remained unclear. This meta-analysis aimed at investigating acceptability and therapeutic efficacy of CES against anxiety, depression, and insomnia for patients who experienced symptoms of anxiety. …
… Our study supported the use of CES for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and insomnia in those suffering ...
Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Ahead of Print. The present study examined the role of attachment anxiety, attachment avoidance, and grit on life satisfaction and romantic relationship satisfaction. We recruited participants (n = 378, mean age = 28.3) using convenience and snowball sampling (i.e., via Facebook and email). The sample consisted of 86 males, 284 females, ...
Integrative Jungian Psychotherapy for Anxiety and OCD
Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Ahead of Print. Cognitive-behavioral interventions for anxiety and obsessive–compulsive disorder have received a great deal of attention for their growing evidence base. These therapies focus on symptom elimination by way of cognitive and behavioral change and, though undoubtedly helpful, miss important symbolic aspects of the client’s experience of these disorders that ...
Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Ahead of Print. Near-death experiences (NDE) are intense events that can have profound psychological consequences. Although decreased fear of death after an NDE is a well-documented phenomenon, it is unclear what psychological factors are associated with reduced death anxiety. In this study, grounded in terror management theory, we compared 102 people ...
Basic Tenets of Separation Theory
Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Ahead of Print. This article outlines the basic tenets of separation theory, including the fantasy bond and the voice process. The fantasy bond is a unifying concept explaining how human beings seek security in fantasies of fusion in an attempt to heal the fracture related to interpersonal trauma compounded by death ...
Associations Between Existential Concerns and Adverse Experiences: A Systematic Review
Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Ahead of Print. Exposure to traumatic events or adverse experiences and its consequences have been studied mainly from a posttraumatic stress disorder perspective. Existential psychotherapy focuses on universal human concerns and the anxiety that occurs when a person confronts the conflicts inherent in life and toward death, which include the experience ...
Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Ahead of Print. With the growing body of knowledge climate change stands out as one of the most important contemporary problems. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change confirms the urgent necessity to reduce greenhouse gases emission, as the window to address the problem is becoming narrow. Rising temperatures and bushfires, melting ...
Existential Meaninglessness Scale: Scale Development and Psychometric Properties
Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Ahead of Print. Grounded in a tripartite existential meaninglessness model, the authors developed the 18-item Existential Meaninglessness Scale (EMS) to assess one’s concern and anxiety of existential meaninglessness. Across three samples, the EMS’s factor structure and evidence of convergent, criterion-related, and incremental validity, internal consistency, and test–retest reliability were examined. Exploratory ...
Journal of Humanistic Psychology, Ahead of Print. A resurgence of research has begun to systematically examine the relationship between psychedelic use and mental health and well-being. Although preliminary findings examining the therapeutic value of these substances show promise, the mechanisms through which psychedelic use may predict reduced mental distress remain poorly understood. To this end, ...
Prefrontal engrams of long-term fear memory perpetuate pain perception
Nature Neuroscience, Published online: 06 April 2023; doi:10.1038/s41593-023-01291-x
Can erasing bad memories relieve pain? Stegemann et al. uncover the cellular basis of fear–pain interactions, reporting that fear potentiates pain via memories encoded in prefrontal engrams. Blocking these memory traces reduces chronic pain in mice.
Conditions: Preoperative Anxiety; Postoperative DeliriumIntervention: Other: The Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (m-YPAS) of childrenSponsor: Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit UniversityCompleted
… All females charged with lethal or attempted lethal violence, who had undergone forensic psychiatric investigations (FPI) in Sweden between 2000 and 2014, constituting the two groups SMD (n = 84) and no SMD (n = 91), were included. …
… Overall, both groups were often unemployed, previously victimized within close relations, had psychiatric health issues, and more than half ...
… This study investigates the implementation of a new, more automated screening procedure using the ItFits-toolkit in the online clinic, Internet Psychiatry (iPsych) (www.internetpsykiatrien.dk), delivering guided iCBT for mild to moderate anxiety and depressive disorders. The study focuses on how the therapists experienced the process. …
… The therapists experienced an improvement in the intake procedure. ...
Two years COVID-19 pandemic: Development of university students’ mental health 2020–2022
… A cross-sectional, anonymous online survey among students of six universities was conducted between April and May 2022 (N = 5,510). …
…More than one third of students exhibited clinically relevant symptoms of depression (35.5%), hazardous alcohol use (33.0–35.5% depending on gender) or anxiety disorder (31.1%). Taken together, almost two out of three (61.4%) students reported ...
Exposure therapy to feared foods may help kids with eating disorders
Whether you’re afraid of dogs, needles or enclosed spaces, one of the most effective interventions for this type of anxiety disorder is exposure therapy in which you confront your fear in a safe environment. A new study finds that exposure therapy is also a promising treatment for adolescents with eating disorders. They found that exposure ...
This cohort study investigates the association of long-term exposure to multiple air pollutants and incident depression and anxiety.
OCD and Its Cross-Generational Familial Association With Anxiety Disorders
This population register–based study examines data for offspring born in Sweden from 1960 to 1995 to evaluate the sources of parent-offspring transmission of OCD and its familial cross-generational association with more typical anxiety disorders.
Does Ashwaganda Help Anxiety? What to Know About the Stress Relief Supplement
Tonics and tablets made with this ancient herb promise to calm you down and level you out. Do they actually work?
Dow, S&P 500 Futures Slip on Renewed Recession Fears
Stock futures edged lower as investors focused on fresh signs of a slowing economy.
Decision-making styles during stressful scenarios: The role of anxiety in COVID-19 pandemic
… In this study, we investigate whether Trait Anxiety moderates the impact of Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) symptoms reported during COVID-19 pandemic on decision-making styles.
… Through moderation analysis, we observed that experiencing PTS is associated with a higher tendency to biased/heuristic decision-making processes. …
… Subjects with higher Trait Anxiety reported lower tendency to appeal to rationality, ...
There’s More to OCD Than You Think: A Conversation With Cristi López
Is it possible to make art out of a life with OCD? Artist Cristi López will inspire you with her work and advocacy.
Conditions: Anxiety; PainIntervention: Other: Virtual reality glassesSponsor: Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim UniversityCompleted
‘October surprise’ fears bring out the worst in U.S. politicians
Donald Trump isn’t alone or the first politician to attempt to do whatever it took to ensure his campaign survived or secured an election victory.
… Our sample comprised 123 adult inpatients with cancer pain. Demographic variables were obtained from the Hospital Information System of The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University. Pain intensity, psychological factors, and psychological functions were evaluated with four scales, and humanistic care was practiced with a part of the patients by clinical pharmacists. First, univariate ...
Journal of Clinical Psychology, EarlyView.
Xanax and Adderall access is being blocked by secret drug limits in U.S.
Patients diagnosed with conditions like anxiety and sleep disorders have become caught in the crosshairs of America’s opioid crisis.
A Personal Perspective: There’s been so much trivializing OCD lately. How can we get to a more nuanced view of this misunderstood diagnosis?
New Hope for Social Anxiety Disorder
Social anxiety disorder can keep people from enjoying a normal life. A newly discovered connection to gut microbes provides some hope for improvement.
Heart rate variability (HRV) is a known psychophysiological marker for diverse psychiatric symptoms. In this study, we aimed to explore the potential for clinical use of HRV by investigating the interrelationship between HRV indices and clinical measures mainly used to assess depressive and anxious symptoms. …
… Our study showed that HRV is an objective indicator ...
The contribution of transdiagnostic vulnerability factors in patients with chronic insomnia
Two hundred patients with chronic insomnia disorder were recruited from a sleep disorder clinic. …
After controlling for the confounding variables (depression/anxiety symptoms and demographic characteristics), hierarchical multiple linear regression suggested the significant association of neuroticism (BFI), cognitive reappraisal (ERQ), personal standards (CPQ), evaluative concerns (CPQ), physical concerns (ASI), cognitive concerns (ASI), and repetitive negative thinking ...
The effects of anxiety on practice behaviors and performance quality in expert pianists
IntroductionDuring their career, musicians need to undergo intense periods of training to master musical instruments and become accomplished artists. Dysfunctional practice behaviors and anxiety are often mentioned among the possible risk factors for playing-related injuries in musicians. However, the mechanism through which these might lead to the onset of these injuries is still unclear. The ...
More Myths About Exposure Therapy
Facing your fears can reduce anxiety—but only sometimes.
Some in Nashville’s LGBTQ community meet in private to grieve amid death threats
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dozens of members of the LGBTQ community in Nashville came together Saturday for a private meeting to grieve and heal amid palpable and widespread fear since last week’s school shooting.
NGOs slam missed chance to prevent seabed mining
As two weeks of negotiations concluded over possible environmental rules restricting large-scale mining of the seabed, NGOs voiced fear that industry may soon be given …
Trump’s GOP grip forces rivals into contortions after indictment
Republicans mostly condemned the prosecution as politically motivated. But subtleties in the pronouncements reveal the fear within the Republican Party of criticizing the ex-president.
BackgroundThe risk factors of progestational anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbance in women with a history of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) remain controversial, additional study is needed to investigate the incidence and risk factors of progestational anxiety, depression, and sleep quality in RPL women.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 663 non-pregnant RPL women in Northeast China ...
Newly Discovered Trigger for Major Depression Opens New Possibilities for Treatments
Glycine, a common amino acid, appears to play a role in the development of major depression, anxiety, and other mood-related disorders.
Why Routine Anxiety Screening Is a Bad Idea
A distinguished panel has recommended anxiety screening for adults in primary care without any direct evidence of benefit. What is going on here?
The effects of physical exercise on anxiety symptoms of college students: A meta-analysis
ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the effect of an exercise intervention on improving and alleviating anxiety symptoms in college students with a meta-analytical approach.MethodsSeveral databases (e.g., PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library) were used to search for randomized controlled trials (in short, RCTs) on interventions for physical exercise or aerobic exercise in college students with ...
Younger people abandon smartphones for less anxiety, brain fog and mental strain
Shunning his smartphone for a “dumb” one changed the way Jose Briones engages with the world — and he likes it that way.
The 27-year-old Colorado resident turns to CDs when he wants music, instead of streaming it.
When he has to get someplace, he prints out directions before setting out or, if needed, falls back on ...
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy in adolescents with multiple psychiatric diagnoses
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy is a promising new treatment for a variety of mental disorders of adolescence. There is currently an adolescent mental health crisis, with a high prevalence of disorders, diagnostic complexity, and many adolescents failing to respond to conventional treatments. While there is strong evidence for the use of ketamine in adults for a variety ...
Communication Research, Ahead of Print. Selective exposure literature indicates that not all users take away the same messages from their media exposure; it is suggested that viewers are not merely exposed but rather reactive to multiple—and possibly opposing—messages. The current study aims to introduce an active media-processing perspective, focusing specifically on the media-body image association ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected millions of people worldwide. Because of the challenges associated with the pandemic, universal levels of happiness have likely depleted. We know little about how those with prior existing mental health concerns have responded to the pandemic. Using cross-sectional (study 1; N = 1,366) and longitudinal (study 2; N = 262) ...
Mental health among university students is a public health problem in Chile, understanding that this population is susceptible to mental disorders. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence and variables influencing depression, anxiety, and stress in Chilean university students. A representative sample (n = 1,062) of Chilean university students and a cross-sectional study design were used. ...
The COVID-19 has had a major impact on the global education system. In order to ensure the normal implementation of education courses, governments and education departments around the world have taken corresponding emergency measures. Based on data from 384 validated questionnaires, this study explored the effects of teleworking practices, work intensity, and online social support ...
3 Signs Your Relationship Is Based on Loneliness, Not Love
Is it true love? Or is it the fear of being lonely or losing someone?
Are You a Life Optimizer? What to Do About Perfectionism
Perfectionism can be exhausting and anxiety-inducing. Learn how to break the cycle through a healthier assessment of the risks and rewards of perfectionism.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been associated with increased rates of mental health problems, particularly in younger people. We quantified mental health of online workers before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and cognition during the early stages of the pandemic in 2020. A pre-registered data analysis plan was completed, testing the following three hypotheses: reward-related behaviors ...
Treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs) is challenging with high rates of treatment dropout and relapse, particularly among individuals with comorbid psychiatric conditions. Anxiety and insomnia are prevalent among those with SUD and exacerbate poor treatment outcomes. Interventions that concurrently target anxiety and insomnia during the early stages of SUD treatment are lacking. To this ...
In the present study, the researchers reported the results of an empirical study on remote working and occupational stress and their effects on employees’ job satisfaction, motivation, and performance. Remote working has three subscales: self-proficiency, technology, and teamwork. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation subscales were included to assess employee motivation. A simple random sampling method was ...
IntroductionThe present study aimed to examine dyadic associations between attachment insecurity and emotional intimacy in same-sex male couples, and to investigate whether and how each partner’s internalized homonegativity (IH) moderated these associations.MethodsThe sample included 138 same-sex male couples. Both dyad members completed self-report measures of attachment insecurity, emotional intimacy, and IH. The actor-partner interdependence model ...
How a Parent’s Social Anxiety Can Impact a Child
Today, more than ever, children gain access to their social networks outside of the classroom through their parents.
The Realities of JOMO Versus FOMO
Some people with social anxiety express JOMO rather than FOMO—they get joy from missing out rather than having the fear of it. But recent research suggests that it may be more complicated.
Development and psychometric properties of the Stressors in Breast Cancer Scale
BackgroundA diagnosis of breast cancer generates psychological stress, due not only to treatment and its side effects but also to the impact on different areas of the patient’s daily life. Although there are instruments for measuring psychological stress in the cancer context, there is currently no tool for assessing stressors specific to breast cancer.AimsThe aim ...
BackgroundCaring for patients with cancer can result in significant burden, anxiety, and depression among family caregivers, leading to alterations in their mental and physical wellbeing. Evidence on the level of cancer caregivers’ burden, depression, anxiety, their role in assisting their patients, and other patient and caregiver factors that play in improving/worsening the outcomes, is limited. ...
Learning anxiety is one of the most critical emotional disturbances, which also has a high incidence rate in adolescents. Peer interaction is critical and unique for adolescents. Although previous studies have found that achievement goal orientation has an important role in the development of learning anxiety, its mechanism has not been clarified. This study surveyed ...
Silicon Valley Bank failed the test when communications really mattered to stakeholders
The rapid demise of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) has triggered global bank fears and provides a test case for how not to communicate in a crisis.
Bodies of People With Mental Illness Are Biologically Older Than Their Actual Age
People with a long-term history of mental illness, including bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders, have blood biomarkers that reflect increased biological aging. The findings may help explain why those with mental health disorders tend to have shorter life spans and are more prone to age-related diseases than the general population.
“Running is my therapy. It improves my confidence and makes me feel better about myself”
When a new business venture triggered stress, anxiety and depression – running and opening up about his problems helped Sha recover
How to Boost Your Courage Without Battling Your Fears
Do you want to be more courageous without having to battle your fears? Here are a few questions that can make it easier to leave your comfort zone.
Journal of Clinical Psychology, EarlyView.
Los niños y adolescentes con depresión se pueden beneficiar de la actividad física
España se sitúa como el país europeo con mayor prevalencia de problemas de salud mental entre niños y adolescentes, según Unicef
Journal of Marital and Family Therapy, Volume 49, Issue 1, Page 260-279, January 2023.
Klimawandel und psychische Gesundheit. Positionspapier einer Task-Force der DGPPN
Zusammenfassung
Der Klimawandel und die damit häufiger auftretenden Extremwetterereignisse wirken sich direkt negativ auf die psychische Gesundheit aus. Naturkatastrophen gehen insbesondere mit einem Anstieg von Depressionen, Angst- und Traumafolgestörungen einher. Indirekte Folgen des Klimawandels wie Nahrungsmittelknappheit, ökonomische Krisen, gewaltvolle Konflikte und unfreiwillige Migration stellen zusätzlich massive ...
Psychometric properties of the generalized anxiety disorder-7 (GAD-7) in a sample of workers
To evaluate the psychometric properties of the GAD-7 by obtaining evidence of internal structure (dimensionality, precision and differential functioning of items) and association with external variables.
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The GAD-7 is a psychometrically robust tool for detecting individual variability in symptoms of anxiety in workers.
Lanie Bachmann, Winner of the 2022 NIMH Three-Minute Talks Competition
Lanie Bachmann discusses how different emotional expressions capture your attention and whether anxiety may act as a modulating factor through an online visual search experiment. Topics: Anxiety
Clues to the Cause of Chronic Gut Pain
A specific pathway of nerves and cells that link the gut to the brain may be responsible for chronic gut pain. Chronic gut pain is commonly associated with IBS, and mental health disorders including anxiety and depression.
Journal of Clinical Psychology, EarlyView.
Journal of Clinical Psychology, EarlyView.
Because it is based on guidance from a single survey done in one high-income country, the burden of anxiety disorders in low-income and middle-income countries is probably underestimated by GBD. Despite the availability of effective treatments, low use of these treatments means that most burden is still avoidable. Most of the burden could be averted ...
Sniffing body odour is tested as an anxiety therapy
Researchers say it may help trigger calming brain pathways and are putting their theory to the test.
Publication date: November 2022Source: Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy, Volume 32, Issue 4Author(s): Rachel A. Schwartz, Lisa D. Yankowitz, Lily A. Brown
Experts weigh in on what new users should know about CBD for anxiety
Anxiety disorder can make it hard to navigate life, but lately CBD has been touted as a natural treatment for the nerve-wracking condition. But is CBD good for anxiety?
The effectiveness of gluten-free dietary interventions: A systematic review
Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune gastroenterological disorder in which the digestion of gluten leads to damage and constant inflammation in the small intestine. Moreover, there are associated physical and mental health problems related to celiac disease, i.e., a lower health-related quality of life and increased depression and anxiety symptoms. The only effective treatment for ...
Few People Seem to Find Real Joy in JOMO
People who enjoy experiencing JOMO, the “joy of missing out”, tend to have higher levels of social anxiety, a new study reports.
Disclaimer: The content of this article has not been checked or verified. Proceed at your own risk.
Gut feelings: why drugs that nurture your microbes could be the future of mental health
Scientists know our gut influences our brain. So psychobiotic drugs that shift the composition of microbes in the gut may be able to help treat disorders such as anxiety and depression In a classic comic strip, most recently gracing the Beano, tiny characters called “numskulls” live in the head of a chap called Edd, controlling ...
hey everyone. I feel like opening up about this finally, maybe it will make me feel better.
So, to start, how do people even deal with low self esteem? I’ve read about a lot of possible ways to deal with it, but it’s not working. Like no, I don’t want to focus on the positives and ...
Parent-identified barriers to accessing exposure therapy: A qualitative study using process mapping
Youth with anxiety and obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) rarely access exposure therapy, an evidence-based treatment. Known barriers include transportation, waitlists, and provider availability. Efforts to improve access to exposure require an understanding of the process that families take to find therapists, yet no prior studies have examined parents’ perspectives of the steps involved. …
Repeated stage exposure reduces music performance anxiety
“… We conclude that repeated stage exposure significantly reduces HR as well as restlessness and playing errors linked to MPA. Public performances are still successful when HR is significantly higher than during rest periods. These results underscore the importance of stage training to become accustomed to realistic public self-exposure. Musicians – especially students – should ...
Fear of Failing: The Secrets Behind Social Anxiety
Social anxiety is associated with a higher risk of developing depression and addiction disorders. Researchers say the fear of rejection may be at the root of social anxiety.
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Liz Carr: I have huge anxiety about being told I was not going to live long
Liz Carr has said, since being told in her early teens that she was not going to live very long, she still has “huge anxiety”.
Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, EarlyView.
‘Everything is out of control’: How to beat economic anxiety
Taking charge of your finances is about more than cutting your daily flat white at the local cafe. It starts with making better emotional decisions.
Increased symptoms of depression and anxiety were sustained at the later stage of the pandemic in healthy adolescents. Replication of these findings with a larger sample size would be required to draw firm conclusions.
Alexinomia: The fear of using personal names
Introduction
Preliminary research based on everyday observations suggests that there are people, who experience severe fear when addressing others with their personal names. The aim of this study was to explore the extent to which this hitherto little-known psychological phenomenon really exists and to investigate its characteristic features, considering the everyday experience of not being able ...
An NIMH-supported study suggests that adolescents living through the COVID-19 pandemic may be experiencing more anxiety and depression symptoms and accelerated brain aging.
De darse una ducha a escribir pensamientos: así actúan los psicólogos cuando tienen ansiedad
Seis profesionales explican a EL PAÍS sus estrategias para cuidar su salud mental
Are You Watching Videos on TikTok About Health Tragedies?
Health anxiety makes us pay special attention to stories of illness and death. To combat the effects of this, we need to retrain our brains.
Characterizing Abnormal Neural Networks in Dogs With Anxiety
Dogs with anxiety have stronger neural connections between the amygdala and other areas of the anxiety network in the brain compared to less anxious dogs.
Initiation of antidepressants in patients infected with SARS-COV-2: Don't forget Caution for “Paradoxical” Anxiety/Jitteriness syndrome—Commentary: Prescription of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in COVID-19 infection needs caution
Introduction
The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions for improving anxiety, social skills, and aggressive behaviors in children and young people (CYP) with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); summarize the results across clinic, home, and school contexts; and evaluate the quality of these interventions for clinical practice.
Methods
A search of the ...
Por qué dormimos menos y peor que hace cuatro décadas
Uno de cada cuatro adultos cree que no descansa bien, y España lidera el consumo mundial de medicamentos para dormir. Causas individuales, pero también sociales como los horarios, la falta de conciliación o el uso de pantallas, están detrás de este problema cada vez más generalizado en la sociedad
Is Exercise as Effective as Medications or Talk Therapy?
Moving your body significantly improves depression, anxiety, and overall health. So why is it not a front-line approach in the United States?
While exercise is well-recognized as beneficial to mood and health, it is often overlooked in the initial management of these conditions.
The largest meta-analytic research study to date evaluating the impact of exercise on mood ...
Detecting Hidden Brain States With Mathematical Models
Using a mathematical model to study how the brain predicts information and learns, researchers discovered signals for accuracy are found in the anterior insula and anxiety affects activity levels in this brain region.
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Why do we have emotions? Klaas Enno Stephan, a professor at ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich, considers the question carefully before ...
Worried about your career and unsure how to become valuable to others? Author and venture capitalist Matt Higgins offers some insights and knowledge.
According to the Yerkes-Dodson law, a healthy amount of stress (i.e. performance anxiety) can help increase one’s performance.
According to businessman Matt Higgins, being comfortable at work means you have excess capacity and you ...
Is Your Anxiety or Depression Worse When You’re Alone?
Have screens made us sadder, more anxious, and emotionally dumber?
Screen dependency can impair people’s ability to enjoy alone time, fostering disassociation and disconnection from themselves and others.
Studies show that screen dependency can negatively impact mental health, the ability to self-soothe, and emotional intelligence.
Steps to enjoy alone time include limiting screen time, starting a mindfulness practice, ...
Un estudio que incluye 16 países concluye que el 22% de los niños y adolescentes sufren trastornos de la alimentación
Do you struggle with digital anxiety? A few adjustments can make a big difference.
Anxiety is a part of living, both online and offline.
Keeping an anxiety journal may help to relieve stress.
It may also help to limit social media and screen time and commit to non-digital self-care practices.
How an Opioid Settlement Hinders Patients’ Access to ADHD Medication and Other Drugs
An agreement between attorneys general and major drug distributors increased scrutiny on medications for A.D.H.D., addiction, anxiety and pain.
Anxiety can negatively affect different parts of your life.
Anxiety can negatively affect your relationships, work performance, and overall health.
Anxiety is associated with thought patterns than can make you vulnerable to depression.
Recalibrating your expectations to a more realistic level can reduce anxiety.
Exercise Is Even More Effective Than Counselling or Medication for Depression
Exercise is an effective way to help with the treatment of a range of mental health disorders including depression and anxiety. In fact, exercise could be more effective than medication and counseling for depression.
Excerpt from Barrett Rollins’ ‘In Sickness’
Excerpted from “In Sickness: A Memoir” by Barrett Rollins, Chief Scientific Officer, Emeritus, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Linde Family Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School.
Excerpt from ‘Why We Meditate’
Another in series of pieces about resetting our lives for a healthier new year. Excerpted from “Why We Meditate: The Science and Practice of Clarity and Compassion” by Daniel Goleman, Ph.D. ’74, and Tsoknyi Rinpoche, with Adam Kane.
Surgical patients addicted to cannabis face greater post-op risks
Surgical patients with cannabis use disorder were linked with higher odds of a 30-day hospital readmission, compared to patients who did not use cannabis, according to a first-of-its-kind study led by anesthesiologists at Harvard-affiliated Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Researchers found that patients with a diagnosed cannabis use disorder more often required advanced postprocedural health care ...
Can mindfulness help anxiety? Trial suggests yes.
Research has shown that the U.S. is facing a mental health crisis, with specialists unable to keep pace with a surge in cases during the pandemic. Amanda Baker, an assistant professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School and director of Mass General’s Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Disorders, recently worked with colleagues from New ...
A laugh a day keeps the doctor away?
The former director of psychology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital says laughter has a lot going for it. It makes us feel good, brings people closer together, lightens a workplace, and even, Dattilo has found in her practice, helps those with depression manage their condition.
“Health care is expensive,” said Dattilo, an instructor of psychology in ...
Why did so many buy COVID misinformation?
Misinformation and disinformation about COVID and government-led health measures to combat the pandemic hampered efforts to form a unified national response to the disease. Public health officials, who struggled to convince doubters and skeptics, are still working through how and why it happened.
Panelists at a talk hosted by the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law, Biotechnology, ...
Worried about child’s mental health? You’re not alone.
… Pew Research Center’s Parenting in America Today survey, released in January, found that mental health issues are a top concern for parents, with 40 percent saying they are extremely or very worried that their children are struggling with anxiety or depression, and 36 percent feeling somewhat worried. In 2015, only 54 percent of parents ...
All Work, No Independent Play Cause of Children’s Declining Mental Health
The rise in childhood mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression may be linked to the decline in opportunities to play, explore, and engage in activities independent of parental control and oversight.
Health Concerns Mount in East Palestine Weeks After Ohio Train Derailment
In a tight-knit town already skeptical of the government, the lack of concrete information, and the open-ended nature of the crisis, undergird anxiety.
With humor and Xanax earrings, she fearlessly puts Latino mental health on display
After her experience with generalized anxiety disorder, entrepreneur Rosa Valdes is working to normalize mental health awareness among Latinos.
Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 May Not Be As Bad As Thought
Source: United Press International – Health News
A new review of 137 studies from around the world has found that, despite dramatic stories about COVID-19’s impact on mental health, the psychological fallout from the pandemic has been less intense than thought. The pandemic has, however, had a disproportionate effect on women, according to the study, including ...
Anxiety, fear fill West Virginia’s transgender-health clinic
Doctors in West Virginia say transgender health care that could soon be banned in the state is just as essential as the other lifesaving services they provide
Patients with Long COVID May Have Lower Levels of Brain Oxygen
Source: United Press International – Health News
People who have long COVID—lingering symptoms after a COVID-19 infection—may also have lower oxygen levels in the brain, cognitive problems, and psychiatric troubles such as anxiety and depression, according to a pair of new studies. The results on brain oxygen are important, said lead author Dr. Peter Hall, “because ...
Psychotherapy, Vol 59(4), Dec 2022, 606-615; doi:10.1037/pst0000449
Citizens’ worries about climate change are often realistic and legitimate. Simultaneously, these worries can also become a source of distress so severe as to impair everyday functioning and prompt someone to seek psychotherapy. These emergent phenomena are often referred to as “climate anxiety” or “climate depression” by the ...
Dementia-Related Behaviors Before, During, and After the Pandemic
Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), including depression, anxiety, and psychosis, are ubiquitous among people living with dementia and agnostic to the etiology and stage of illness. Behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia are associated with poor outcomes for people living with dementia, including reduced quality of life, increased health care use, and nursing ...
Older People with Anxiety Frequently Don’t Get Help. Here’s Why
Source: CNN – Top Stories
Anxiety is the most common psychological disorder affecting adults in the United States. In older people, it’s associated with considerable distress as well as ill health, diminished quality of life and elevated rates of disability. Yet when the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent, influential panel of experts, suggested last ...
An ADHD Diagnosis in Adulthood Comes with Challenges and Benefits
Source: APA Monitor
When Terry Matlen, a clinical social worker, was in her 40s, she was diagnosed with ADHD. “My entire life, there was something off,” Matlen said. This included significant anxiety as well as academic and behavioral issues, all of which started at a young age. Although Matlen was initially quite skeptical of her diagnosis, ...
As Climate Changes, Climate Anxiety Rises in Youth
Source: CBS News – Health
Kids often worry about much different things than their parents do. One of the big ones is climate change. Research shows most youth are “extremely worried” about it, leading to a phenomenon called climate anxiety. Kids and young adults with this anxiety feel they have no future or that humanity is ...
Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, Vol 33(1), Mar 2023, 34-46; doi:10.1037/int0000281
The evidence base for the use of cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) as a short-term, integrative, and relational psychotherapy for anxiety and depression is building. This study contributes by intensively studying change in two types of quantitative outcomes (ideographic and nomothetic) over treatment time. The study ...
Blood Test for Anxiety Developed
A newly developed blood test screens for biomarkers associated with anxiety to determine a person’s risk of developing the disorder as well as monitor the severity of symptoms in those with anxiety.
Background
One potential modifiable factor to improve the mental health of healthcare professionals (HCPs) during the pandemic is lifestyle.
Aims
This study aimed to assess whether an improved lifestyle during the pandemic is associated with improved mental health symptoms and mental well-being in HCPs over time.
Methods
This was a cohort study involving an online survey distributed at two separate ...
Background
Presently, approaches for the early treatment of pathological anxiety in patients with chronic non-communicable diseases are lacking, thus delaying the initiation of symptom management at the early onset of the illness. Proactive psychological and psychiatric support, to alleviate subclinical symptoms of anxiety and to improve the quality of life in patients with chronic non-communicable diseases, ...
Background
High blood pressure is a leading cardiovascular disease risk factor and considered to be associated with psychological factors. However, the causal relationships between blood pressure and anxiety, depressive symptoms, neuroticism and subjective well-being are not clear.
Aims
The current study explored the genetic causal relationships between blood pressure and anxiety, depressive symptoms, neuroticism and subjective well-being.
Methods
Mendelian randomisation ...
Mental health is one of the major causes of disability worldwide, and mental health problems such as depression and anxiety are ranked among the top 25 leading causes of disease burden in the world. This burden is considerable over the lifetime of both men and women and in various settings and ages. This study aims ...
Interaction Structures in the Online Psychodynamic Psychotherapy of a Patient with Anxiety Symptoms
Interaction structures (IS) are reciprocal and mutual patterns of interaction between the therapist and patient, sometimes without either being aware of them. IS are mostly unique to each dyad but also can capture patterns that might be due to a particular therapy approach or clinical condition. The identification of IS in online psychodynamic settings can ...
Researchers develop blood test for anxiety
Researchers have successfully developed a blood test for anxiety. The test examines biomarkers that can help them objectively determine someone’s risk for developing anxiety, the severity of their current anxiety and which therapies would likely treat their anxiety the best.
A racing heart makes the mind race, too, mouse study finds
Lowering heart rate may be a way to treat mood disorders such as anxiety and depression
Anxiety in Late Life—Questioning the Federal Guidelines for Anxiety Screening in Older Adults
This Viewpoint discusses the updated US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations for anxiety screening in adults.
Pregnant patients with anxiety have altered immune systems
The immune system of pregnant women with anxiety is biologically different from that of pregnant women without anxiety, according to new research.
Young adults in California experience alarming rates of anxiety and depression, poll finds
A poll of young Californians finds a generation feeling the strain of problems from the cost of housing to a lack of healthcare.
An increased heart rate induces anxiety, study hints
‘This is an unequivocal demonstration that, at least in mice, heart rate can affect anxiety’
Long COVID Linked to Lower Brain Oxygen Levels, Cognitive Problems and Psychiatric Symptoms
Long COVID is linked to reduced oxygen uptake in the brain, a new study reports. Researchers say the finding is significant as a lack of sufficient oxygen supply may be one of the mechanisms that cause brain fog, cognitive problems, and an increased risk of depression and anxiety in long COVID patients.
You’re an Anxious Person and Want to Quit Your Job. Here’s What to Do.
Leaving a job can create worry in anyone, but especially in people who are prone to anxiety. Preparation and knowing you’re not alone can help.
Exercise More Effective Than Medicines to Manage Mental Health
Exercise intervention that lasts 12 weeks or less appears to be most effective at reducing mental health symptoms, especially for those suffering from anxiety and depression. Higher-intensity exercise proved more beneficial in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression than longer-duration programs.
Why Aren’t Doctors Screening Older Americans for Anxiety?
Anxiety disorders are common among seniors, but an influential panel seems likely to recommend against routine screening. Some experts disagree.
Protein Biomarkers Identified in Women Who Developed Perinatal Depression and Anxiety
Study reveals women who develop anxiety and mood disorders such as perinatal depression during pregnancy have specific altered proteins circulating in their blood stream during the third trimester.
Mystical and Insightful Psychedelic Experience May Improve Mental Health
Recent studies have explored the use of psychedelics for the treatment of a range of mental health disorders. A new study reveals more insightful and mystical “trips” while exposed to psychedelics may be linked to an enduring reduction of symptoms for those with anxiety and depression.
Study reveals a link between IBS and an increased risk of developing mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. Researchers say identifying and treating mental health comorbidities in those with IBS improves the quality of life for sufferers.
Parents and educators should approach a child refusing to go to school in a supportive, collaborative and responsive way, without punishmentSchool attendance levels in Australia are a massive issue, according to the education minister, Jason Clare. As he told reporters last week, he hopes to talk to state colleagues about the issue at a meeting ...
‘It’s soul destroying’: why so many NHS staff are off sick with burnout
Doctors, paramedics and nurses explain the stress and anxiety of working in a system that has reached breaking point“Frustration with the system was why I went off in the end,” said Conor Calby, 26, a paramedic and Unison rep in southwest England, who was recently off work for a month with burnout. “I felt like ...
Neural Correlates of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention in Anorexia Nervosa
Mindfulness meditation training reduces anxiety associated with eating disorders by altering the activity of brain areas associated with anxiety.
Study reveals links between UK air pollution and mental ill-health
Researchers find long-term exposure to even relatively low levels raises risk of depression and anxietyLong-term exposure to even comparatively low levels of air pollution could cause depression and anxiety, according to a study exploring the links between air quality and mental ill-health.Tracking the incidence of depression and anxiety in almost 500,000 UK adults over 11 ...
Considering Feb Fast? Here are the immediate and long-term benefits of giving up alcohol
From improving sleep quality to unmasking underlying anxiety, a booze-free month is good for your health – and it could be the gateway to longer-term abstinenceGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThe holidays are drawing to a close, leaving only memories of end-of-year parties, and hot afternoons nursing a chilled beer or white wine. Traditionally ...
The impact of working alliance in managing youth anxiety and depression: a scoping review
The impact of working alliance in managing youth anxiety and depression: a scoping review
Jade Cooke, 35, used to do yoga five times a week and knew something was wrong when she stated to get extremely breathless
Poor Literacy Linked to Worse Mental Health Worldwide
Poor literacy skills or being illiterate is associated with an increased risk of developing anxiety and depression, researchers say. Additionally, poor literacy is also linked to increased feelings of loneliness.
Anxiety and functional impairment affects undergraduate psychology students’ learning in remote emergency teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic
If your child is anxious about starting school or going back after the summer holidays, the approaches we use for children with disability can help all familiesWhy does one child experience excitement at the thought of starting the school year while another experiences debilitating anxiety?It’s rarely one thing and is often a combination of factors, ...
Anxiety symptoms and puberty interactively predict lower cingulum microstructure in preadolescent Latina girls
Daily exposure to virtual nature reduces symptoms of anxiety in college students
Daily exposure to virtual nature reduces symptoms of anxiety in college students
Frequent Visits to Green Space Linked to Lower Use of Certain Prescription Meds
People who frequently visit green spaces are less likely to use prescription medications for anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, and asthma, a new study reports.
The link between mental health and ADHD is strong — so why aren’t we paying attention?
On Blue Monday — supposedly the gloomiest day of the year — a study shows adults with high levels of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are more likely to experience anxiety and depression than adults with high levels of autistic traits.
Managing emotions better could prevent pathological aging
Negative emotions, anxiety and depression are thought to promote the onset of neurodegenerative diseases and dementia. But what is their impact on the brain and can their deleterious effects be limited? Neuroscientists have observed the activation of the brains of young and older adults when confronted with the psychological suffering of others. The neuronal connections ...
Scary monsters: how virtual reality could help people cope with anxiety
Guardian science correspondent is put to the test in the panic-inducing VR world of a game that teaches breathing techniqueTethered to a chair, in a gloomy basement, I’m doing my best not to panic – by breathing in for four seconds, holding for seven, and slowly releasing for eight. But when a bloodthirsty monster appears ...
Common Brain Network for Psychiatric Illness Discovered
Investigating four pre-existing, publically available psychological and neurological data sets, researchers identify a network of brain areas that underlie psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
How We Learn From Being Wrong Can Lead to Anxiety
Those with a more pessimistic outlook show an increase in anxiety when their expectations turn out to be incorrect.
Kym Marsh: There were times on Strictly when my anxiety threatened to take hold
Kym Marsh said there were times during training and performing on Strictly Come Dancing when her anxiety “reared its head” but that she cherishes learning how far she was able to push herself.
Stop tying yourself in knots: what stress does to your body – and how to beat it
From migraines to IBS, back pain and hair loss, millions of us suffer health problems triggered by stress and anxiety. Here’s how to deal with them?Nine out of 10 patients who see their GP about headaches have migraines. They affect one in seven people, with an estimated 190,000 attacks each day in the UK. Peter ...
Is it normal to be this depressed all the time?
I’ve suffered from anxiety and depression since I was a kid. I’m going to be turning 31 next year. I have taken antidepressants in my early – mid 20s and although they helped, the side effects on my body and autoimmune disease were no longer tolerable. About 7 years ago I went a more holistic ...
How to Stop Work Anxiety From Sabotaging Your Vacation
Coming back from a break can feel like the Sunday scaries on steroids. Experts offer tools to keep your dread at bay.
I can’t stop having mental breakdowns over small things my boyfriend does.
This is not something that he knows about, nor do I let affect me in front of him. I hold it together and cry in private.
I have serious abandonment issues and serious indications of BPD. I already have been diagnosed with anxiety, depression and OCD.
Anytime my boyfriend makes me feel ignored or unworthy, my first ...
How Can I Improve Talking to Others? If you are socially anxious or shy, it can be difficult to talk to people. But with patience and practice, the process of talking to other people gets easier over time. The easiest way to start talking to someone is by finding common ground. This can be as ...
22-year-old Tyrell Terry calls his basketball career “the darkest times of my life” in Instagram post
As the cost of living crisis escalates and normal Christmases return after a muted two years, anxiety levels are escalating too.
Mental health organisations share concerns about how students are coping after pandemic closuresFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastSome parents have been forced to quit their jobs or scale back their hours to care for children who can’t go to ...
When it is More than Post-COVID Social Discomfort: Recognizing the Signs of Social Anxiety Disorder
When it is More than Post-COVID Social Discomfort: Recognizing the Signs of Social Anxiety Disorder
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Medial prefrontal cortex input to basolateral amygdala controls acute stress-induced short-term anxiety-like behavior in mice
No evidence that gaze anxiety predicts gaze avoidance behavior during face-to-face social interaction
Common Sweetener Linked to Anxiety
Aspartame, a sweetener found in diet drinks and food, has been linked to an increased risk of developing anxiety behaviors in a new mouse study. The effects of exposure to aspartame extended for up to two generations.
Research links common sweetener with anxiety in mouse study
Researchers have linked the artificial sweetener aspartame to anxiety-like behavior in mice. Along with producing anxiety in the mice who consumed aspartame, the effects extended up to two generations from the males exposed to the sweetener, according to the study.
Fostering healthy coping tools at Christmas/during the holidays
Christmas is sold to us as the most wonderful time of year but for many of us whose life doesn’t resemble the John Lewis ad, the festive period can be Read More
Funnel metadynamics and behavioral studies reveal complex effect of D2AAK1 ligand on anxiety-like processes
Antidepressants saved my life. Then their side effects pushed me back into turmoil
Robyn Morris was prescribed the antidepressant sertraline, which helped ease her anxiety and panic attacks. But the side effects of the drug meant a resurfacing of the disordered eating she had struggled with years earlier. What happens when something that helps you also hurts you at the same time?
Getting a Good Night’s Sleep during Uncertain Times
If you’ve found yourself tossing and turning at bedtime lately, you’re certainly not alone. In the aftermath of COVID-19, with the current socio political climate, and the rising cost of Read More
How to use the 333 rule for anxiety
Feeling anxious? This simple trick can help alleviate some of those worries
The neurotransmitter serotonin plays a key role in both the onset and in the unlearning of fear and anxiety. A research team has been investigating the underlying mechanisms. The researchers showed that mice lacking a specific serotonin receptor unlearn fear much faster than the wild type. The results of the study provide a viable explanation ...
Immune System Irregularities Found in Women With Postpartum Mood Disorders
Women who experience postpartum mood disorders including PTSD, depression, and anxiety two to three years after giving birth had irregular immune system responses, researchers report.
Playing the Piano Boosts Brain Processing Power and Helps Lift the Blues
Beginners who took piano lessons for one hour a week over the course of 11 weeks showed improvements in audio and visual processing. Additionally, musical training helped to boost mood and reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety.
Having hypermobile joints can increase the risk for depression and anxiety in adolescents
A link has been found between joint hypermobility and the emergence of depression and anxiety in adolescence, according to a new study. Researchers found that young people with joint hypermobility were more likely to have depression and anxiety, and that psychiatric symptoms were also more severe among hypermobile participants.
Blood Pressure Highly Likely to Cause Neurotic Personality Trait
Study reveals a link between diastolic blood pressure and an increased risk of neurotic personality traits. Controlling blood pressure can help to reduce anxiety, depression, and neuroticism.
With Anxiety On the Rise, Some Children Try ‘Exposure Therapy’
Exposure therapy contends that many children with anxiety would be helped by following an old and simple dictum: Face your fears.
Corporal Punishment Affects Brain Activity, Anxiety, and Depression
Corporal punishment increases the risk of developing anxiety and depression in adolescents, researchers report. Additionally, corporal punishment alters brain activity and impacts brain development.
Potential New Lead Compounds for the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety Disorders
Study identifies potential new drugs that can help treat depression and anxiety disorders without many of the adverse effects of other medications currently under evaluation.
In Utero Exposure to Flame Retardants Increases Anxiety Symptoms
A new study reveals a link between fetal exposure to flame retardants and an increased risk of anxiety during adolescents. Researchers found the higher the levels of PBDE, a class of chemicals used in flame retardants, in a pregnant woman’s blood sample, the higher a child’ scored for anxiety during their teenage years.
Adults with attachment anxiety are more likely to remember details incorrectly, especially when they can see the person relaying information, than those with other personality types like neuroticism or attachment avoidance.
Robbie Brady has revealed the mental health issues which “paralysed” him as he attempted to come to terms with the loss of close family members and the injuries which have plagued his career.
Experts say impact of pandemic still affecting university students’ mental health
Students are struggling with anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts
Exposing Brain Tissue to Psilocybin Provides Insights Into Consciousness, Depression and Anxiety
Investigating how psychedelics such as psilocybin act on serotonin receptors, researchers shed new light on how the drugs affect consciousness and assist in treating a range of mental health disorders.
On only the second day of shooting her acting debut on Netflix series The Midnight Club, Ruth Codd grappled with a troublesome word in the script. Every take, she fluffed the line, and with every stumble, her anxiety increased.
Puppies on Prozac: How to Handle Your Pet’s Anxiety
Veterinarians say they have seen an increasing number of pets experiencing mental distress. Here’s how to spot the signs.
Exploring the Consequences of Early Life Adversity on the Brain
Childhood adversity can have a life-long impact on mental health and behavior. Adults who experienced childhood adversity are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety.
Private renters twice as likely as homeowners to have anxiety, UK study suggests
Anxiety Nation report finds clear links between financial insecurity and poor mental healthPrivate renters are twice as likely as homeowners to suffer symptoms of anxiety, according to research that finds clear evidence of the links between financial insecurity and poor mental health.In a report called Anxiety Nation, researchers from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) thinktank ...
Evening People Show Enhanced Fear Acquisition, Which May Increase the Risk to Develop Anxiety
The vulnerability of those with evening chronotypes to anxiety, PTSD, and related disorders may be mediated by altered fear acquisition.
Study reveals mindfulness-based stress reduction methods proved to be as effective as antidepressants for relieving symptoms for those with anxiety disorders.
Meditation as effective as medication for anxiety, study finds
Mindfulness meditation was shown to be as effective as an antidepressant for anxiety, according to a study in JAMA Psychiatry.
‘Plunge your face into ice water’: New York Times mocked over election anxiety tips
The Twittersphere was quick to see the Times’ tweet as a sign of liberal fear and reacted with gleeUS midterm election results 2022: liveUS midterm elections 2022 – latest live news updatesAs the US midterm elections heated up on Tuesday, online wits were quick to douse a New York Times tweet which offered “five ways ...
How to cope with political panic
Midterm elections 2022 come amid political panic and anxiety. How to cope.
Trauma During Childhood Triples the Risk of Suffering a Serious Mental Disorder in Adulthood
Childhood trauma significantly increases the risk of being diagnosed with a mental health disorder later in life. For children who experienced emotional abuse, the most prevalent disorder reported was anxiety. Trauma also increased the risks for psychosis, OCD, and bipolar disorder. Significantly, those who experience trauma during childhood were 15 times more likely to be ...
NHS to prescribe cognitive behavioural therapy apps to children with anxiety
Draft guidance from Nice conditionally recommends digital CBT with support from a mental health professionalChildren as young as five who suffer from anxiety are to be prescribed cognitive behavioural therapy apps on the NHS via mobile phones, tablets and computers.The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice), the health regulator, has conditionally recommended digital ...
Reduced-Nicotine Cigarettes Result in Less Smoking in Anxious and Depressed Smokers
Lowering nicotine levels to non-addictive levels reduces smoking without worsening symptoms of depression and anxiety for those suffering from mental health disorders.
Daytime Sleep Enhance Fear Memories of Emotional Trauma and Anxiety
Taking a short nap during the day can enhance memories of disturbing and fearful events, a new study reports.
Results provide preliminary evidence supporting efficacy and tolerability of a full-spectrum, high-CBD product for anxiety. Patients quickly achieve and maintain symptom reduction with few side effects. A definitive assessment of the impact of this novel treatment on clinical symptoms and cognition will be ascertained in the ongoing double-blind, placebo-controlled stage.
When the clocks went back last weekend it marked the official start of winter, as autumn’s russet colours fade under a blanket of cold grey skies and long dark nights.
Could a prescription of surfing help with depression?
A new trial is exploring if prescriptions of surfing, gardening and dance classes can reduce anxiety and depression in people aged 11 to 18. NHS mental health trusts in 10 parts of England will use a range of sports, arts and outdoor activities with 600 young people to see if it can stop conditions worsening ...
Autistic Women Have Increased Risk of Mental Illness
Women on the autism spectrum are more likely to be diagnosed with a co-morbid mental health disorder, such as depression, anxiety, or increased risk of self-harm than males with autism.
Autistic people more likely to have depression and anxiety while pregnant, study finds
Pregnancy and prenatal appointments can result in sensory issues
Young people to be prescribed surfing and dancing by NHS to help anxiety
Study to assess if ‘social prescribing’ such as surfing or rollerskating can stop conditions worsening while on waiting listsYoung people will take part in surfing, rollerskating and gardening to see whether sport, the arts and outdoor activities can make them less anxious and depressed.NHS mental health trusts will use the activities to help 600 young ...
Green Eyeglasses Reduce Pain-Related Anxiety in Fibromyalgia Patients
Using eyeglasses that filter a specific wavelength on the green light spectrum reduces pain-related anxiety and could decrease the need for opioids for those with fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions.
How to use the 333 rule for anxiety
Feeling anxious? This simple trick can help alleviate some of those worries
SSRIs and CBT Lead to Changes in Brain
Effective neurochemical changes in the brain of those with social anxiety take different forms after SSRI treatment and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Being Stressed Out Before You Get COVID Increases Your Chances of Long COVID
Those with pre-existing anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and distress caused by loneliness are at 50% increased risk of developing Long-COVID following coronavirus infection.
Dubliner encouraging others to open up about their mental health struggles
A Dubliner who has battled anxiety, depression and body dysmorphia is encouraging others not to be afraid to seek help.
Why is hoarding on the rise? We ask an expert
With anxiety, loneliness and the cost of living crisis driving an urge to accumulate, when does clutter become a cause for concern?Hoarding behaviours are on the rise, with some councils even setting up specialist teams to deal with the issue. But why? And what should you do if you’re worried? I asked Jo Cooke, director ...
Is it OCD or Social Anxiety? Or is it Both?
Is it OCD or Social Anxiety? Or is it Both?
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October 20, 2022
Ditch doomscrolling to improve your mental health
New research suggests that taking a break from the news is linked to lower depression and anxiety. Healthy eating also helps.
How the psychiatric ward rescued me from severe postpartum anxiety
Days after my baby was born, I was overwhelmed by raw terror. Soon, my son and I were living in a specialist unit. This is what I learned“If you tried to leave now, we would section you.” It was my second day in the mother and baby unit, a psychiatric ward that treats women with ...
Listen! Birdsong Is Good for Mental Health
Listening to birdsong reduces anxiety and paranoia, a new study reports.
Health Panel Recommends Screening All Kids 8 and Up for Anxiety
To address the mental health crisis facing American youth, experts also said adolescents should be screened for depression.
A health panel in the US, the US Preventive Services Task Force, recently recommended that all adults under the age of 65 be screened for anxiety . It’s being described as a ‘global plague’ by medics, and the stats are pretty stark.
High rates of depression and anxiety reported by adolescent athletes whose sports were cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic improved significantly a year later when they were able to resume playing sports, according to new research.
Hangover Anxiety: How a Night of Drinking Can Tank Your Mood
Consuming alcohol can mess with your emotions the next day by causing stress hormones to spike and sleep to be disrupted overnight.
Task Force Guidance for Anxiety Screening Should Open a Series of Mental Health Support Doors
Task Force Guidance for Anxiety Screening Should Open a Series of Mental Health Support Doors
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October 6, 2022
Children with food allergy-related anxiety can benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy
A new study shows that targeted cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can significantly lessen food allergy-related anxiety (FAA) for both children and parents.
The cost of living is the chief cause of worker stress and anxiety says survey
THE spiralling cost of living is the greatest cause of stress and anxiety for almost three quarters of workers, according to a new “wellbeing index”.
Kendall Jenner says brain scan showed that she ‘100 per cent has anxiety’
Model has been outspoken about her struggles with anxiety
Not pursuing your goals during the pandemic is good for your mental health, study finds
People who shelved their long-term goals during the pandemic were better able to avoid anxiety and depression, according to a new study.
Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Blamed My Anxiety’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Anxiety During Pregnancy Can Lead To Earlier Births
Women who experience anxiety while pregnant are more likely to give birth earlier than women who don’t.
Symptoms of depression and anxiety increased marginally from before to during the COVID-19 pandemic among young adults in Canada
Should I Tell My Date I Have Social Anxiety?
How Do You Date If You Have Social Anxiety? You’re on a first date. It’s going well. The conversation is flowing, you’re both laughing. Then, the inevitable happens: the awkward silence. Your mind starts racing. What do I say? What if I say something wrong? What if they think I’m boring? Suddenly, you feel your ...
How fear memories get stuck in some brains
Researchers have discovered a biological mechanism that increases the strength with which fear memories are stored in the brain. The study, done in rats, provides new knowledge on the mechanisms behind anxiety-related disorders, and identifies shared mechanisms behind anxiety and alcohol dependence.
Stress-busting drug that reduces anxiety discovered by Cork scientists
A stress-busting drug that reduces social withdrawal, anxiety and depression in people resistant to existing therapies has been discovered by Cork scientists.
Most US adults under 65 should be screened for anxiety, expert panel recommends
US Task Force released its draft recommendation on Tuesday
Year 2020 was ‘so traumatic’ for young people that it stunted their social development, says study
Increased ‘fear and anxiety’ hindered young people’s development
Adults Show Poorer Cognition, Better Well-Being with Age
Significantly worse symptoms of depression, anxiety, and loneliness were seen in younger people, while older people showed greater mental well-being. However, when it came to cognition, task performance was worse in older adults.
Museums on prescription: Brussels tests cultural visits to treat anxiety
Psychiatrists in the city can now prescribe free visits to cultural venues to complement other treatmentsA tour of ancient sewers? An encounter with a masterpiece of 16th-century lace-making? These are two of the therapies on offer to people in Brussels suffering from depression, stress or anxiety.From this month, psychiatrists in one of the city’s largest ...
Free talk at Gorey Library offered insight into mental health
A FREE talk in Gorey library offered people time and space to learn about anxiety and practical tools that can help them to manage it.
Problems Persist for Kids Exposed to Cannabis in the Womb
Prenatal exposure to cannabis was associated with an increased risk of neuropsychological disorders, including anxiety and depression, in children. The risk grows as they enter adolescence and adulthood.
Daytime Eating May Benefit Mental Health – Anxiety and Depression
The time of day at which you eat your meals may have a significant impact on symptoms of anxiety and depression, a new study reports.
‘The British are worried’: Queen’s death comes amid deep economic anxiety
Britons’ shock and sorrow over the death of Queen Elizabeth II’s comes at an especially difficult time as the country – and the world – faces a cost-of-living crisis. But among the mourners around Buckingham Palace on Sunday there was a sense that the queen will remain a source of inspiration for the British people during ...
Sheila Tobias, Who Defined ‘Math Anxiety,’ Dies at 86
Feeling jittery about math — and altogether avoiding it — “is a serious handicap” that often affected women, she wrote in Ms. magazine in 1976, followed by a book on the subject.
Jumping Gene Found to Be Strongly Linked to Depression, Fear, and Anxiety
The TOB gene plays a significant role in reducing depression, anxiety, and fear in mouse models. The findings could have positive implications for developing new treatments for disorders associated with psychiatric stress.
How We Misunderstand Anxiety and Miss Out on Its Benefits
Feeling anxious actually releases dopamine, motivating us to take action to pursue rewards and make changes to bring forth the futures we desire.
‘Jumping gene’ found to be strongly linked to depression, fear, and anxiety
In a multidisciplinary study that combines molecular biology with neuroscience, researchers have found that Tob gene plays an important role in reducing depression, fear, and anxiety.
How to use the 333 rule for anxiety
Feeling anxious? This simple trick can help alleviate some of those worries
Psychological distress before COVID-19 infection increases risk of long COVID
Depression, anxiety, worry, perceived stress, and loneliness measured early in the pandemic, before infection with COVID-19, were associated with up to 45% increased risk of developing long COVID. Distress was more strongly associated with developing long COVID than physical health risk factors such as obesity, asthma, and hypertension. The increased risk associated with distress was ...
Children too anxious to attend school being failed by English councils – report
Ombudsman says children are going months and even years without proper alternative educationCouncils are failing to put adequate alternative education in place for the growing numbers of children in England who are unable to attend school because of social anxiety, according to a report by the local government ombudsman.Many have complex special educational needs and ...
The people making a difference: the man who set up a mental health walking group for ‘blokes’
After bottling up his own anxieties for a decade, Scott Oughton-Johnson created a group for other men who’ve felt the same. Now it’s his turn to be treatedScott Oughton-Johnson simply did not talk about his feelings. Not when he separated from the mother of his children a decade ago, and not during their subsequent custody ...
Therapy v medication? How to choose the best treatment for anxiety
Medication is often prescribed as a quick-fix but therapy can be more helpful in the long-run, if accessible. Here’s how to work out what is best for youSince the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a soaring demand for mental health services, with an estimated 1.6 million people in England waiting for specialised support, ...
How to use the 333 rule for anxiety
Feeling anxious? This simple trick can help alleviate some of those worries
Distress leads to higher COVID vaccine rates, less adherence to distancing guidelines, study finds
People who were more distressed — showing signs of anxiety or depression — during the COVID-19 pandemic were less likely to follow some best practice recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to a new study. However, those same people were more likely than their non-distressed peers to get vaccinated. The authors ...
In a survey study of more than 3,000 adults, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers compared psychedelic experiences with near-death experiences that were not drug related and found notable similarities in people’s attitudes toward death. Survey participants in both groups reported having less fear of death and dying after the experience. They also reported that the experience ...
Tory MP William Wragg takes break due to depression and anxiety
MP for Hazel Grove reveals his struggles and says he looks forward to returning in better mental healthWilliam Wragg has said he is taking a short break from his duties as an MP as he is suffering from a period of severe depression and anxiety.The Conservative MP for Hazel Grove, who is chair of the ...
How to Cope with Anxiety? Here are 13 Ways to Cope
If you deal with anxiety, there are strategies you can use to avoid feeling consumed by it. Here are some quick solutions to help you address the situation immediately, as well as long-term methods to combat a recurring issue.
How To Cope With The Anxiety Of Pregnancy After A Loss
Contradictory emotions are a part of pregnancy after loss.
Experts explain when to worry and how to talk about it with your kids.
Depression and anxiety led to weight gain among people living with obesity during pandemic
People living with obesity who experienced high levels of depression, anxiety and stress reported gaining the most weight during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study.
Easing anxiety: How you can help reduce stress and better handle difficult situations
You can’t really call it an epidemic, but anxiety is running at such high levels that therapists are booked solid currently — but not all stress is caused by big things. Often it’s the momentary stress that can up to a big effect. KDKA’s John Shumway is looking into what causes micro-transition anxiety — a ...
5 Ways You Can Help Someone With an Anxiety Disorder
Experts say simply offering to listen to your loved one’s worries and providing them moral support can go a long way.
Who Is In Control, You Or Your Anxiety?
Winning over Anxiety – the Power of the Vagus Nerve
When you find yourself in a bout of anxiety, your body is experiencing a heightened version of the fight or flight reaction. In the body, this reaction is maintained by the sympathetic nervous system, which is largely the counterpart of the parasympathetic nervous system. They both make up the autonomous nervous system.
Greater activation of the ...
Anxiety – Immediate Help through Grounding
There are techniques that can help you right away when you experience anxiety. They are not a replacement for professional treatment and therapy but can often be helpful when one experiences anxiety. One such strategy is grounding, meaning reconnecting with the physical world around you in a way that helps you calm down and lessen ...
How I learned to tame my hypochondria
Recent years have seen a dramatic rise in the number of people suffering with health anxiety. Annalisa Barbieri reveals what triggered – and eventually settled – her ‘late-onset hypochondria’Surrounded, as I was growing up, by slightly health-hysterical women (“How are you?” I once asked an aunt over the phone. “I’m on a mobile intravenous drip,” ...
Almost half of young women in Australia report mental health disorder, study finds
Deputy chief medical officer for mental health says level of distress in young people, happening worldwide, predates CovidFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our free news app, morning email briefing and daily news podcastThe first national study of its kind in more than a decade has found almost half of all ...
POST-PANDEMIC SOCIAL ANXIETY: SIMPLE STEPS TO START LIVING AGAIN AFTER COVID
My colleagues and I have noticed a dramatic increase in anxiety and anxiety-related disorders over the past two pandemic years. While apprehension is a typical response during times of strife, as we return to more normal lives many people have been caught off-guard to realize how uncomfortable they now are in social situations – especially… ...
How to Stop Needing Everyone to Like You
What Does it Mean If You Want Everyone to Like You? Are you wondering how to stop needing everyone to like you? The need to be liked by others is a deep-seated psychological vulnerability. It’s often driven by low self-esteem and a fear of rejection. People pleasers go out of their way to avoid conflict ...
‘Anxiety is part of me’: Mara Wilson and other anxious minds on how they cope
From lavender oil to a cold martini, Bruce Springsteen to sertraline, four writers share the tools they have found to manage their symptomsOf the nine most commonly diagnosed anxiety disorders on the Mind website, I’ve been diagnosed with seven. I realise this is a peculiar boast, but in case you’re wondering – hypochondria, a legitimate ...
12 Tips to Overcome the Fear of Eating in Public (Guaranteed)
How to Overcome the Fear of Eating in Front of People A lot of people feel uncomfortable eating in public. Maybe you’re one of them. It’s natural to feel self-conscious and anxious when eating around other people, but there are ways to overcome the fear. The best way to overcome the fear of eating in ...
IS YOUR INNER CRITIC TO BLAME FOR YOUR SOCIAL ANXIETY?
Picture this. You enjoyed dinner with a friend who you haven’t seen in ages. You two shared a meal and a laugh after months of not being able to coordinate schedules. Despite having a nice time catching up, negative thoughts begin to creep in on your drive home. Before you know it, you start to… ...
SOCIAL ANXIETY AND THE PAINFUL ILLUSION OF SEPARATENESS
One of the most insidious and painful aspects of social anxiety many of my clients describe is the feeling of being alone, disconnected, and different from others. These feelings, and the perceptions and beliefs associated with them, can both contribute to and be the result of high levels of distress and suffering in social situations…. ...
12 Mindful Tips to Reduce Negative Effects of Modern Air Travel
Heading off on a plane for holidays? Psychiatrist Prof Brendan Kelly offers some practical tips in the Irish Times for your mental wellbeing. How to stay calm and mindful while flying and navigating airports, including listening to some Britney Spears! Full article is available on the Irish Times website here. Travel is exciting but the ...
“Massive Rise in Prescribing” New Prescription Nation Series by RTÉ Investigates
The new Prescription Nation series, looks into prescription drug use in Ireland, by Con Corrigan with RTÉ Investigates. RTÉ Investigates
Post partum Psychosis: You are not broken
Laura Dockrill has written a blog post for Mother of all Lists to share her experience with other mothers facing the same
Exercise and Social Anxiety – does it help?
Hi, Last year we did some investigating in scientific journals about whether or not exercise can help reduce social anxiety. You can read what we found out here. The TL;DR version is that we found that exercise can help alleviate social anxiety by increasing your feel good hormones, increasing self-efficacy and by acting as a distraction. A ...
Social Anxiety
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for Anxiety
Psychodynamic psychotherapy offers a deep and nuanced approach to treating anxiety, focusing on the psychological roots of emotional distress. By exploring the unconscious influences and early life experiences that contribute to current behaviours and feelings, this therapy can provide lasting relief and understanding for individuals struggling with anxiety. Here’s a revised look at how psychodynamic ...
Overcoming Dating Anxiety: Strategies and Tips
Dating anxiety is a common challenge that many individuals face. It can manifest as nervousness, self-doubt, and even physical symptoms like sweating or a racing heart. This anxiety often stems from fears of rejection, social pressures, and personal insecurities. However, there are effective strategies to manage and overcome these feelings.
Understanding the Root of Anxiety
Self-Reflection: Engage ...
Understanding and Overcoming Dating Anxiety
Dating anxiety, a formidable force that can affect anyone stepping into the world of relationships, is a complex emotional state that can cause significant distress. It manifests in various forms, from nervousness and self-doubt to physical symptoms like sweating or a racing heart. This apprehension often stems from the fear of rejection, the pressure to ...
Overcoming the Fear of Others: Understanding and Coping with Social Anxiety
The fear of other people, often termed social anxiety or social phobia, is a common and challenging experience for many individuals. It manifests as an overwhelming fear of judgment, embarrassment, or rejection in social situations, leading to significant distress and avoidance behaviors. Understanding this fear and learning coping strategies can greatly alleviate its impact on ...
Unraveling Anxiety: The Power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Anxiety—a persistent, overwhelming feeling that can loom over life’s landscape. Fortunately, in the world of mental health treatments, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) stands as a beacon of hope, offering effective tools and strategies to navigate the maze of anxious thoughts and behaviors.
Understanding Anxiety and Its Grip
Anxiety, a prevalent mental health concern, manifests in various forms—generalized ...
Can You Fake It Til You Make It?
For those who live with social anxiety, the prospect of attending social events or interacting with others can be incredibly daunting. Even the simplest interactions can be a struggle, and many find themselves paralyzed by fear. If this is something you can relate to, you may have heard the suggestion to “fake it til you ...
The Booming Business of American Anxiety
Americans are increasingly anxious, and a flurry of companies and opportunistic entrepreneurs aim to fill the demand for relief.
Background
Social anxiety (SA), a prevalent comorbid condition in psychotic disorders with a negative impact on functioning, requires adequate intervention relatively early. Using a randomized controlled trial, we tested the efficacy of a group cognitive-behavioral therapy intervention for SA (CBT-SA) that we developed for youth who experienced the first episode of psychosis (FEP). For our primary ...
Cutting back on social media reduces anxiety, depression, loneliness
Researchers found college students who tried to cut their social media use to 30 minutes per day scored significantly lower for anxiety, depression, loneliness and fear of missing out at the end of the two-week experiment and when compared to the control group.
Research: Reducing stress and social anxiety in college students
This article examined the impact of online education on the wellbeing and emotional health of college students. It considered the social value of stress and anxiety pathology as “normal” side effects throughout the COVID-19 lockdown. Factors appropriate for educational technology were selected and submitted for evaluation to a sample of 114 college students in a ...
Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, Volume 23, Issue 2, Page 334-348, June 2023.
I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting since 2020. Most of that reflection is done in the mirror, incidentally. For more than three years I had denied my body the nutrition it needed to function. My teeth broke, my hair thinned, as I did, and then it fell out in loud clumps in the shower. ...
Communication Research, Ahead of Print. Selective exposure literature indicates that not all users take away the same messages from their media exposure; it is suggested that viewers are not merely exposed but rather reactive to multiple—and possibly opposing—messages. The current study aims to introduce an active media-processing perspective, focusing specifically on the media-body image association ...
The COVID-19 has had a major impact on the global education system. In order to ensure the normal implementation of education courses, governments and education departments around the world have taken corresponding emergency measures. Based on data from 384 validated questionnaires, this study explored the effects of teleworking practices, work intensity, and online social support ...
Mood and anxiety disorders are believed to stem from an imbalance among neurons in the brain’s emotional hubs instead of areas responsible for higher thought processes. They are situated in the frontal lobe, which is said to be the most recently evolved part of our brains. Furthermore, evidence shows that the brain mechanisms engaged during ...
Communication and Connectedness against Depression and Anxiety
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Communication and Connectedness against Depression and Anxiety
Christian Jonathan Haverkampf
Abstract—Connectedness with others is an important criterion for mental health. While understanding the underlying content and dynamics is essential, connectedness with others can help reduce anxiety and depression. In addition, external connectedness requires internal connectedness.
Index Terms—connectedness, communication, depression, anxiety, treatment, psychotherapy, psychiatry
I. INTRODUCTION
Connectedness is a feeling of ...
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition where patients either have repeated intrusive thoughts, perform compulsive behaviours (rituals), or both. The attempt to suppress these thoughts or behaviours leads to heightened anxiety and tension. While patients notice that the thoughts or behaviours do not make sense, they often find it impossible to stop them. ...
Are you socially anxious and wondering how to fit in? Maybe you’ve just moved to a new school or neighborhood, or maybe you’ve been feeling like an outsider in your current situation. Whatever the case may be, there are some things you can do to help yourself feel more comfortable and accepted. Ultimately, the best ...
Therapy of Social Anxiety Disorder (5)
Therapy of Social Anxiety Disorder
Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D.
Social anxiety disorder can significantly reduce an individual’s choices in life and the quality of life overall. Since communication is the process by which humans fulfil their needs, values and aspirations, its effectiveness is important for satisfaction, contentment and happiness in life. It is the main autoregulatory instrument, ...
Therapy of Social Anxiety Disorder (5)
Therapy of Social Anxiety Disorder
Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D.
Social anxiety disorder can significantly reduce an individual’s choices in life and the quality of life overall. Since communication is the process by which humans fulfil their needs, values and aspirations, its effectiveness is important for satisfaction, contentment and happiness in life. It is the main autoregulatory instruments, ...
Benzodiazepines and Psychotherapy in the Treatment of Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Benzodiazepines and Psychotherapy in the Treatment of Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Christian Jonathan Haverkampf M.D.
The benzodiazepines have been used for decades in the treatment of anxiety and panic attacks. They still are the only widely used and effective medication available that can stop anxiety within a very short amount of time. Recommendations for their used have ...
Therapy of Social Anxiety Disorder
Therapy of Social Anxiety Disorder
Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D.
Social anxiety disorder can significantly reduce an individual’s choices in life and the quality of life overall. Since communication is the process by which humans fulfil their needs, values and aspirations, its effectiveness is important for satisfaction, contentment and happiness in life. It is the main autoregulatory instruments, ...
Social Anxiety
Dr Christian Jonathan Haverkampf M.D.
This article provides a brief overview of social anxiety and its treatment. There are several psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological treatment options. Often, a combination of the two leads to superior results. Special emphasis is given to a communication-oriented approach. Since communication is the mechanism which is impaired, communication is also the ...
Panic Attacks
Becky G recalls battle with anxiety and panic attacks: ‘Full-blown tears, can’t breathe’
‘The body keeps count, the body keeps score of all of what you go through,’ singer says
A combination of psychotherapy and medication has good empirical support for its effectiveness in the therapy of panic attacks. In more severe cases of panic attacks, when it is no longer possible to leave the house, medication may be needed to make psychotherapy possible.
Among the various psychotherapeutic approaches, CBT targets maladaptive thought processes and beliefs. ...
Benzodiazepines and Psychotherapy in the Treatment of Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Benzodiazepines and Psychotherapy in the Treatment of Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Christian Jonathan Haverkampf M.D.
The benzodiazepines have been used for decades in the treatment of anxiety and panic attacks. They still are the only widely used and effective medication available that can stop anxiety within a very short amount of time. Recommendations for their used have ...
Communication-Focused Therapy® (CFT) for Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Communication-Focused Therapy® (CFT) for Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D.
Communication-Focused Therapy® (CFT) is a psychotherapy developed by the author, which can be applied to a number of mental health conditions, including anxiety disorder and panic attacks. It focuses on creating greater awareness and insight into internal and external communication patterns and making changes to ...
Therapy of Social Anxiety Disorder
Therapy of Social Anxiety Disorder
Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D.
Social anxiety disorder can significantly reduce an individual’s choices in life and the quality of life overall. Since communication is the process by which humans fulfil their needs, values and aspirations, its effectiveness is important for satisfaction, contentment and happiness in life. It is the main autoregulatory instruments, ...
Social Anxiety
Dr Christian Jonathan Haverkampf M.D.
This article provides a brief overview of social anxiety and its treatment. There are several psychotherapeutic and psychopharmacological treatment options. Often, a combination of the two leads to superior results. Special emphasis is given to a communication-oriented approach. Since communication is the mechanism which is impaired, communication is also the ...
Burnout
Dr Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D.
Burnout is a type of psychological stress. Occupational burnout or job burnout is characterized by exhaustion, lack of enthusiasm and motivation, feelings of ineffectiveness, and often a sense of frustration and higher irritability. Efficacy within the workplace is usually reduced, no matter how much the individual tries to work even harder ...
Escitalopram in the Treatment of Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Panic Attacks and Medication (3)
Abstract – Panic attacks can interfere greatly with a patient’s social, professional and personal life. The first-line treatment is usually a combination of psychotherapy and medication. Medication broadly addresses two time horizons. In the short-run, benzodiazepines or benzodiazepine-like drugs reduces anxiety within twenty minutes to an hour, which is too long to treat an acute ...
Psychotherapeutic Technique: A Brief Overview
Psychotherapeutic Technique A Brief Overview (3) Ch Jonathan Haverkampf
Psychotherapeutic Technique: A Brief Overview
Dr Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D.
Introduction
When patients come to see a therapist, they often have a long list of things that do not work for them in their lives. It is easy to overlook that one of the hardest steps towards health has been taken, ...
Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Christian Jonathan Haverkampf, M.D.
Abstract – Anxieties can cause incredible suffering, especially in combination with panic attacks, which are usually a short-lived but more intense form of anxiety. At the foundation is often a subconscious, or sometimes partially conscious, feeling that something in life is ‘out of sync’. Anxiety is often triggered by ...
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If therapy actually reduces anxiety, it is something I’ve been pondering. I came into this webpage while searching for the answer. It’s great you pointed out that counsellors develop appropriate treatments that suit our state in order to assist us feel better about the condition without pushing us too much over the limit. Amazing advice! Since I’ve been considering seeking therapy for my anxiety difficulties, I’ll definitely keep this in mind. Thanks.