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
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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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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.
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‘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 difficult times.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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