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 … Read More about Should I Tell My Date I Have Social Anxiety?
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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.
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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.
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Most US adults under 65 should be screened for anxiety, expert panel recommends
US Task Force released its draft recommendation on Tuesday
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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.
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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 hospitals have been able to offer patients “museum prescriptions”, a free visit with a few friends or family members to discover one or more of Brussels’ cultural institutions. Continue reading…
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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.
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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.
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