How to cope with political panic
Midterm elections 2022 come amid political panic and anxiety. How to cope.
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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 diagnosed with borderline personality disorder later in life.
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Draft guidance from Nice conditionally recommends digital CBT with support from a mental health professionalChildren as young as five who suffer from anxiety are to be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 CBT for use in the health service to help children and young people with symptoms of mild to moderate anxiety. Continue reading…
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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.
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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.
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Clinical and cognitive improvement following full-spectrum, high-cannabidiol treatment for anxiety: open-label data from a two-stage, phase 2 clinical trial
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.
Anxiety in rural Ireland as winter sees the country’s most prolific criminals target farms, homes and businesses
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 while the sufferers are on waiting lists for care. This kind of support is known as ‘social prescribing’, allowing health professionals to refer patients to a range of community groups and organisations. But while social prescribing programmes are being rolled out around the world, a recent review has found scant evidence of their effectiveness. Madeleine Finlay speaks to Prof Susan Smith about the ideas behind social prescribing, its potential benefits for those with complex issues, and why more studies are urgently needed Continue reading…
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Autistic people more likely to have depression and anxiety while pregnant, study finds
Pregnancy and prenatal appointments can result in sensory issues
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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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