Publications - Anxiety Disorders
Childhood brain injury tied to adult anxiety, depression, by Madeline Kennedy, Reuters, Jun 7 2017.
“Children who sustained traumatic brain injuries may experience psychological effects like anxiety, phobias and depression more than a decade later, researchers say...Albicini’s team reports in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation that children with moderately severe brain injuries and females in general were at the greatest risk for long-term psychological effects compared with boys and children who had milder brain injuries...'These results emphasize the need to monitor children and adolescents for the development of anxiety disorders after they have a TBI,' said Dr. Jeffrey Max, a psychiatry professor at the University of California, San Diego, who wasn’t involved in the study. ”
With mental health problems, fitness is tied to reduced risk of death, Reuters, May 19 2017.
“For men experiencing emotional distress like depression, anxiety or thoughts of suicide, having high cardiorespiratory fitness may cut the risk of death in half compared to those in poor condition, researchers say...The researchers found that men with the lowest cardiovascular fitness tended to have higher weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels and were more likely to smoke and to be sedentary. In addition, men who reported more than one type of emotional distress were more common in the low-fitness group. ”
Scientists test deep brain stimulation as potential anorexia therapy, by Kate Kelland, Reuters, Feb 23 2017.
“A small study in 16 people with severe anorexia has found that implanting stimulation electrodes into the brains of patients could ease their anxiety and help them gain weight. Researchers found that in extreme cases of the eating disorder, the technique - known as deep brain stimulation (DBS) - swiftly helped many of those studied reduce symptoms of either anxiety or depression, and improved their quality of life...results suggest deep brain stimulation - which involves implanting electrodes to stimulate brain areas that control dysfunctional behaviors - might alter the brain circuits that drive anorexia. ”
Hospice Caregivers at Risk for Depression, by Rick Nauert, PhD, Psych Central, Feb 13 2017.
“A new University of Missouri study discovered that nearly one-quarter of hospice caregivers were moderately or severely depressed and nearly one-third had moderate or severe anxiety...Researchers recommend that health providers remember to treat the whole family, providing ongoing screening to family caregivers to identify early signs of depression and anxiety. ”
Almost two-thirds of children worry 'all the time', by Judith Burns, BBC, Feb 6 2017.
“Research among 700 children aged 10 and 11 for the mental-health charity Place2Be suggests almost two-thirds worry "all the time". Concerns about family and friends and fear of failing at school are the top causes of anxiety, says the charity. ”
Friends may influence children's fear and anxiety, by Lisa Rapaport , Reuters, Jan 16 2017.
“Parents may have a lot to do with how children react to scary things, but a new study suggests kids’ response to fear may also be heavily influenced by their friends. In an experiment, researchers gave kids 7 to 10 years old information about scary-looking animals. They assessed how children felt on their own, and again after kids discussed their perceptions with friends. After speaking to friends, children tended to shift their opinions to match how their friends felt about the animals, the study found. ”
Anxiety in Teens – How to Help a Teenager Deal With Anxiety, by Karen Young, Hey Sigmund, 2017.
“Anxiety can be tough for anyone to deal with, but add in the whirlwind of changes that come with adolescence, and anxiety can feel like an intrusive mind hog that spends way too much time squeezing, surprising and overwhelming anyone it lands on. ”
Anxiety, irritability may precede depression in high-risk teens, by Lisa Rapaport , Reuters, Dec 9 2016.
“When parents have a history of depression, teens are at greater risk for developing the disorder themselves, and signs of being irritable, anxious and fearful may precede a first episode of depression, a recent study suggests. Other things, like low mood and disruptive behavior, don’t appear to come before the onset of major depression for teens with a family risk for the disease, the study also found...The most common risk factor for early onset depression is having a mother or father with a history of the disease, researchers note in JAMA Psychiatry. ”
Pets Help People Manage The Pain Of Serious Mental Illness, by Erin Ross , NPR, Dec 9 2016.
“Any pet owner will tell you that their animal companions comfort and sustain them when life gets rough. This may be especially true for people with serious mental illness, a study finds. When people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder were asked who or what helped them manage the condition, many said it was pets that helped the most. [...] Many people with serious mental illness live at home and have limited contact with the health care system, says Helen Brooks, a mental health researcher at University of Manchester in the United Kingdom and the lead author on the study, which was published Friday in the journal BMC Psychiatry. So they're doing a lot of the work of managing their conditions. ”
Anxiety, Depression Tied to Teens’ Physical Problems, by Rick Nauert, PhD, Psych Central, Nov 29 2016.
“European researchers have identified patterns in youth linking mental problems to physical disorders such as arthritis and skin diseases. Psychologists at the University of Basel and Ruhr University Bochum determined that arthritis and diseases of the digestive system are more common in youth who have suffered from depression. Moreover, when youth experience anxiety issues, they tend to be followed by skin diseases...If physical and mental disorders systematically co-occur from an early age, there is a risk that the sick child or adolescent will suffer from untoward developments. ”
Normal Anxiety vs. Anxiety Disorder: Signs, Symptoms To Tell The Difference, by Kelsey Drain, Medical Daily, Aug 15 2016.
“Are you getting jitters just from thinking about the prospect of having an anxiety? There are differences between experiencing “casual” anxiety, which most people feel on occasion, and symptoms that could lead to an official diagnosis. ”
7 Things You Should Know About the Person in Your Life With Anxiety, by Alexis Schuster, The Mighty, Aug 1 2016.
“Sometimes it feels rude to talk to someone about their mental health. Even if they bring it up, you might be unsure of what to say. Here are some things you should know about the people in your life who deal with anxiety. ”
The Evolution of Anxiety: Why We Worry and What to Do About It, by James Clear, The Huffington Post, Jul 29 2016.
“The mismatch between our old brain and our new environment has a significant impact on the amount of chronic stress and anxiety we experience today. ”
How our anxiety impacts our kids, by Kelly Wallace, CNN, Jul 15 2016.
“You feel anxious so you check with your child, 'Do you feel anxious? Do you feel anxious?' Sooner or later, probably sooner, they will start to feel anxious.' Dr. Gail Saltz, associate professor of psychiatry at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, believes it's natural for parents to feel some anxiety, especially after a tragedy like a terror attack or a mass shooting, but what parents might not realize is how often children, beginning at the youngest ages, adopt coping mechanisms from watching us. ”
Teen checkups should include suicide risk screening, by Lisa Rapaport, Reuters, Jun 27 2016.
“Suicide is among the leading causes of death in U.S. adolescents and while it’s not entirely preventable, doctors can minimize the risk by asking the right questions during routine checkups, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. Pediatricians should ask about mood disorders, use of drugs and alcohol, suicidal thoughts, bullying, sexual orientation and other risk factors for suicide as part of a routine conversation about medical history, the AAP notes in treatment guidelines released today. ”
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