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- Obesity may lead to increased social anxiety
Individuals who are obese may also suffer from social anxiety due to their weight, according to the findings of a recent study. more...
- Children afflicted with social anxiety may have trouble reading faces
The researchers behind a recent study on extreme social anxiety have identified a link between the condition in children and their inability to identify the proper emotions behind facial expressions. more...
- Stress may impact an individual's ability to work
Individuals who are experiencing stress and choose not to address their problem may be placed on long term disability and unable to work, according to the findings of a recent Swedish population study. more...
- Employees are most concerned about weight loss and stress reduction, survey finds
According to a poll that was conducted by ComPsych Corporation, weight loss and stress reduction are the biggest concerns for employees this year. more...
- Unmanaged stress may lead to serious health conditions
Research conducted at the University of London has found that unmanaged stress may be a more significant risk factor for illnesses such as cancer and heart disease than smoking cigarettes. more...
- Emotional stress caused by infertility does not affect efficiency of treatment
A new study from the Cardiff Fertility Studies Research Group has found that emotional distress caused by the inability to have children will not prevent fertility treatments from working. more...
- Happy adolescence often leads to happy adulthood
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the MRC Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing have found an association between a positive adolescence and happiness in adulthood. more...
- Couples are better at sharing the burden of unemployment than alleviating it
University of Colorado-Boulder researchers report that ignoring the stress of an unemployed romantic partner may lead to tension at home and decrease work productivity, according to a paper published in the Journal of Applied Psychology. more...
- Blood and saliva can reveal high levels of stress and anxiety
Research from the University of Montreal has revealed that simple blood and spit tests can indicate whether an individual is on the brink of burnout. more...
- High risk found for psychological disorders among Latino kids with developmentally disabled siblings
Latino children who have developmental disabilities - such as Down syndrome or autism - often have siblings who experience anxiety disorders or academic underachievement, according to a study from the Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center. more...
- Former Surgeon General discusses obesity and mental health in the U.S.
Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the U.S., spoke at a recent forum that gathered together more than 200 healthcare leaders at the National Press Club. more...
- Study examines the effects of stress and anxiety on complex thinking
Stress and anxiety have both positive and negative effects on the brain, according to research conducted at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. more...
- Writing can relieve exam anxiety and improve performance, study reveals
Many adolescents and teenagers may experience anxiety disorders that are related to school. According to a University of Chicago study, students may alleviate these worries by writing them down immediately before taking an exam. more...
- Scientists explore ways to reduce anxiety disorders
Psychologists at UCLA have made a new discovery that could hold significant implications for future treatments of anxiety disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's. more...
- Soldiers with healthy attitudes during times of trauma may reduce risk of PTSD
A team of researchers at Michigan State University has conducted a study on the mental health of soldiers. more...
- Treatment program developed to reduce symptoms of panic and anxiety disorder
A new treatment program has been developed to help those who suffer from panic and anxiety disorders by teaching them to normalize their breathing. more...
- Relationship conflict may lead to anxiety and coronary artery disease
Previous research has shown that rewarding personal relationships can have a positive impact on heart health. more...
- Pregnancy may increase likelihood of mental health problems in female war veterans
Female war veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan may increase their risk for mental health problems if they become pregnant, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Women's Health. more...
- Newlyweds with anxiety disorders and neuroticism may benefit from frequent sex
A study in the current issue of the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science has found that young newlyweds who have anxiety disorders may benefit from frequent sexual relations, which could boost their marital satisfaction. more...
- Oxytocin may change perception of closeness to mother, depending on presence of anxiety disorder
Men who do not have anxiety disorders tend to more clearly remember their mothers' affection during their childhoods when given oxytocin, according to a study that was recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. more...
- Study: Majority of LGBT youth do not experience mental disorders
According to researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago, approximately one-third of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth attempt to commit suicide during their lifetime. However, the majority of these individuals do not experience mental illness. more...
- Kids with severe heart defects may be more prone to anxiety
Young children who have severe congenital heart defects have two times the risk of developing an anxiety disorder, compared to their healthy peers. However, the same was not true of those who suffered from mild to moderate conditions. more...
- Losing loved ones may cause depression and harmful changes in heart rhythm
Adolescents who are coping with a death in the family may experience potentially harmful changes in heart rhythm, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions. more...
- Experiencing anxiety disorders in the past may make it harder for smokers to quit
Smokers who have a history of anxiety disorders may be less likely to quit the harmful habit, according to a new study that was published in the journal Addiction. more...
- Intentionally swallowing foreign bodies is a costly behavior in those with psychiatric disorders
A new study that was published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology has revealed that individuals with psychiatric disorders who intentionally swallow foreign bodies could account for more than $2 million in hospital expenses. more...
- Harsh parenting may lead to development of anxiety disorders in children
A study conducted at the Universite de Montreal has revealed that strict parenting in the form of grabbing, repeatedly punishing or yelling at a child may have long-term psychological effects. more...