Publications - Anxiety Disorders

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is seen as effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, by Jan Brogan, Boston Globe , Jul 11 2011.

“Once highly controversial, EMDR has made gains in acceptance. In 2004, both the American Psychiatric Association and the Department of Defense recommended it as an effective treatment for PTSD. In May, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, recognized EMDR as an evidence-based treatment for depression and anxiety as well as for PTSD. ”

Support Program Helps Caregivers of Mentally Ill Cope, by Traci Pedersen, Psych Central , Jun 28 2011.

“Caring for a family member with mental illness can take its toll, but a widely available education and support program for relatives of the mentally ill called Family-to-Family (FTF) can significantly improve a family's coping ability. ”

Control Desk for the Neural Switchboard, by Carl Schoonover and Rabinowitz, New York Times , May 16 2011.

“Treating anxiety no longer requires years of pills or psychotherapy. At least, not for a certain set of bioengineered mice. ”

'Racial Battle Fatigue' Seems to Fuel Anxiety Disorder Among African-Americans, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central, Mar 4 2011.

“Emerging research suggests chronic exposure to racial discrimination is analogous to the constant pressure soldiers face on the battlefield. The study found that African-Americans who reported that they experienced more instances of racial discrimination had significantly higher odds of suffering generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) some time during their lives ”

Lifestyle Changes as Treatment for Mental Health Concerns, Depression, Anxiety, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , Feb 18 2011.

“New research shows that lifestyle changes - such as getting more exercise, spending more time in nature or helping others - can be as effective as drugs or counseling for many mental health concerns. ”

Defects in Brain Pathways Linked to Anxiety, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , Feb 11 2011.

“Researchers believe they have discovered a neural explanation for why some individuals are more anxiety-prone than others. ”

Record Level of Stress Found in College Freshmen, by Tamar Lewin, New York Times , Jan 26 2011.

“The emotional health of college freshmen - who feel buffeted by the recession and stressed by the pressures of high school - has declined to the lowest level since an annual survey of incoming students started collecting data 25 years ago. ”

The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook, by Ph.D Bourne, Edmund J., 2011.

Panic Treatment Targets Breathing Symptoms, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , Dec 21 2010.

“A new treatment program helps individuals who suffer from panic disorder, using breathing techniques to reduce anxiety and other symptoms. ”

Brain Scan Can Predict Therapy Response for Anxious Kids, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , Nov 15 2010.

“Experts say a brain scan can predict which kids with anxiety disorders will respond to one form of psychotherapy. As a consequence, Georgetown University neuroscientists say the use of psychiatric medication is not necessary for certain children. ”

UW study gives hope for anxiety disorder, by Sarah Perdue, Journal-Sentinel , Aug 11 2010.

“In the largest non-human primate neuroimaging study to date, University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have identified brain regions that are overactive in the most anxious monkeys, and they were able to show that the response in one of those regions is likely an inherited genetic condition. ”

Blood Lead Levels and Major Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder in US Young Adults, by Maryse F. Bouchard, David C. Bellinger, et al., Archives of General Psychiatry, Dec 15 2009.

“Lead is a ubiquitous neurotoxicant, and adverse cognitive and behavioral effects are well-documented in children and occupationally exposed adults but not in adults with low environmental exposure. ”

In Anxious Times, Medical Help for the Mind as Well as the Body, by Lesley Alderman, New York Times , Nov 6 2009.

“A new law requires that next year big group plans provide the same level of care for mental health as for medical ones. ”

Understanding the Anxious Mind, by Robin Marantz Henig, New York Times , Sep 20 2009.

“Is the economy making you nervous? Or is it terrorism? Or could it be the way you’re hard-wired? ”

The Slippery Slope From Fear to Panic, by Jane Brody, New York Times , May 18 2009.

“Is it human nature to overreact to things outside of our control? ”