Anxiety News

People with High IQ May Be Better at Blocking Distractions

May 24th, 2013
People with High IQ Better at Blocking Distractions  ,Researchers have discovered that people with high IQ’s have brains that are more efficient allowing them to have better visual perception. That is, people ...

Anxiety Can Hobble Men in Job Interviews

May 24th, 2013
Anxiety Can Hobble Men in Job Interviews New research suggests that anxious people perform poorly in job interviews, with men having much more trouble than women. “Most job applicants experience interview anxiety prior ...

Strong Marriage Helps Depressed Dads Connect with Children

May 23rd, 2013
Strong Marriage Helps Depressed Dads Connect with Children Depressed parents often have trouble relating to a child’s emotional state. Dads are especially challenged to recognize a child’s developmental stage and abilities, and notice whether ...

ADHD in Childhood Linked to Adult Obesity

May 21st, 2013
ADHD in Childhood Linked to Adult Obesity Researchers have discovered that men diagnosed as children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were twice as likely to be obese adults. Investigators from the Child Study Center ...

Most Parents Unaware of Teens’ Use of Study Drugs

May 21st, 2013
Most Parents Unaware of Teens' Use of Study DrugsAs students prepare for final exams, some will turn to a prescription amphetamine or other stimulant ...

Abuse of Anabolic Steroids Tied to Mental Health Problems

May 21st, 2013
Abuse of Anabolic Steroids Associated with Mental Health IssuesA new study of elite male strength athletes finds a link between use of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) and mental health problems later in ...

Even Without Stress, PTSD Effects Persist in Brain Regions

May 20th, 2013
Even Without Stress, PTSD Effects Persist in Brain RegionsEmerging research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) finds that specific areas of the brain may show effects of trauma even in non-stressful ...

Alternative Treatment Kava Shown to Reduce Anxiety

May 19th, 2013
Alternative Treatment Kava Shown to Reduce Anxiety New research has shown that kava, a medicinal South Pacific plant, reduces the symptoms of anxiety and may be used as a successful alternative treatment ...

Art, Music & Dance Can Help Ease Anxiety, Depression in Cancer Patients

May 19th, 2013
Art, Music & Dance Help Ease Anxiety, Depression in Cancer Patients For patients with cancer, participating in art, music and dance therapy may help relieve depression and anxiety, according to new research. "People with ...

Depression is Deadly among Cancer Survivors

May 17th, 2013
Depression is Deadly among Cancer Survivors New research suggests that surviving cancer may only be a first step -- survivors must also work to avoid depression. Dutch researchers have found depressed cancer survivors are twice as ...