Intense exercise proves more effective for panic disorder treatment
Panic attacks are sudden bouts of intense fear without an obvious cause. An estimated 10% of people experience…
Electroacupuncture relieves pain-induced anxiety through prefrontal neural circuits
Neuropathic pain, caused by injury or disease of the somatosensory nervous system, is a major clinical challenge and…
Hormonal contraceptives show differing heart risks among stressed women
Antonia Seligowski, PhD, of the Neurocardiac Effects of Stress & Trauma Laboratory within the Department of Psychiatry at…
Preoperative factors predict persistent opioid use after surgery
For many Americans, a routine surgical procedure serves as their first introduction to opioid pain medication. While most…
Millennials Who Felt Constantly Anxious Growing Up Usually Struggled With These 8 Things
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), millennials experience more stress and are less able to manage it than any…
4 ways to stop overthinking your social interactions, according to a clinical psychologist
If you find yourself overthinking social situations after they happen, you’re not alone. Also known as “post-event rumination,”…
Emotional pain often outweighs fear in post-traumatic stress disorder
New research is challenging the long-held view of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a fear-based disorder. In a…
Cardiologists highlight overlooked heart risks across women’s lives
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women in the United States, yet awareness of cardiovascular…
Blood gene signals reveal Parkinson’s risk years before diagnosis
Blood-based DNA repair and stress-response signals reveal a brief molecular window preceding Parkinson’s diagnosis. Study: Longitudinal assessment of…
Listening to Music This Way Could Give Serious Anxiety Relief
If you take medication to treat anxiety, that medication can come with its own set of anxiety-inducing side…
Makoko demolition may trigger mental disorders, say experts
Seasoned psychiatrists have warned that the ongoing demolition of homes in Makoko could trigger severe emotional distress, mental…
Metacognitive therapy speeds return to work and saves costs
Many people with different mental health problems can be absent from work for a long time. But new…