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.
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.
Blood Pressure Highly Likely to Cause Neurotic Personality Trait Read More »
Exposure therapy contends that many children with anxiety would be helped by following an old and simple dictum: Face your fears.
With Anxiety On the Rise, Some Children Try ‘Exposure Therapy’ Read More »
Corporal punishment increases the risk of developing anxiety and depression in adolescents, researchers report. Additionally, corporal punishment alters brain activity and impacts brain development.
Corporal Punishment Affects Brain Activity, Anxiety, and Depression Read More »
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.
Potential New Lead Compounds for the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety Disorders Read More »
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.
In Utero Exposure to Flame Retardants Increases Anxiety Symptoms Read More »
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.
Students are struggling with anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts
Experts say impact of pandemic still affecting university students’ mental health Read More »
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.
