Anxiety Disorders
Conference Coverage
Anger in adults a red flag for childhood trauma
Emotional neglect during childhood was associated with approximately a 40% increased likelihood of subsequent anger.
From the Journals
Mindfulness-based CBT an ‘important’ option for moderate depression
Mindfulness-based intervention is “more optimized” for people who are experiencing some measure of recovery or remission, said Dr. Zindel Segal....
Opinion
Are parents infecting their children with contagious negativity?
While the mental health of children is causing their parents to be anxious and depressed, this may be a bidirectional connection.
Conference Coverage
Impact of child abuse differs by gender
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News
Sweaty treatment for social anxiety could pass the sniff test
Plus: MOF-Jet gives needle-phobics a shot in the arm, and data-mining provides a hippocampal close-up.
Shrink Rap News
Stutz: The psychiatrist as movie star
“Stutz” is a movie about a larger-than-life psychiatrist, one whose warmth and inspiration are healing.
From the Journals
Melatonin: A new way to reduce self-harm?
Melatonin may reduce the risk of self-harm by treating sleep problems related to psychiatric comorbidities, especially anxiety and depression.
From the Journals
Restless legs a new modifiable risk factor for dementia?
Restless legs syndrome is associated with poor sleep, depression/anxiety, poor diet, microvasculopathy, and hypoxia.
From the Journals
Antioxidants may ease anxiety and depression
Antioxidants such as magnesium, zinc, and selenium may have potential as adjunctive treatments.
Commentary
Clinician violence: Virtual reality to the rescue?
Workplace violence is affecting so many providers in hospital emergency departments but also throughout other parts of the hospital.
News
Even mild COVID is hard on the brain
New study results suggest a severe pattern of changes in how the brain communicates as well as its structure in people with anxiety and depression...