March 11th, 2011

Exercise appears to be an effective technique in reducing cannabis use in persons who do not want to stop.
The finding comes from ...
February 11th, 2011

Researchers believe they have discovered a neural explanation for why some individuals are more anxiety-prone than others.
University of California, Berkeley scientists believe chinks in ...
February 9th, 2011

Post-traumatic stress disorder has become better-known lately, especially in relation to soldiers returning from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. But harrowing events can also have a significant ...
January 10th, 2011

A new drug target for anxiety disorders -- and particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) -- is now possible due to a recent unexpected discovery by UCLA scientists. Their research ...
December 21st, 2010

A new treatment program helps individuals who suffer from panic disorder, using breathing techniques to reduce anxiety and other symptoms.
The method has proved better than traditional cognitive therapy at reducing ...
November 11th, 2010

Some define fear as an emotional response to a perceived threat. We know fear increases heart rate, clenches the stomach, tightens the throat and freezes muscles in place.
New research finds that ...
November 11th, 2010

A new study suggests a significant number of cancer patients are not receiving appropriate care for anxiety.
The development of anxiety after a cancer diagnosis is not an unexpected event ...
October 27th, 2010

New research suggests consideration of an individual's anxiety sensitivity is an important factor when choosing medical treatment for some heart disorders.
Specifically, Montreal Heart Institute researchers believe levels ...
October 26th, 2010

Emerging research suggests smokers with a history of anxiety disorders are less likely to quit smoking.
The study, conducted by the University of Wisconsin and published in ...
September 29th, 2010

The percentage of youth suffering from a mental disorder is even greater than the most frequent major physical conditions in adolescence, including diabetes or asthma.
About 20 percent of youth ...