Tag: anxiety

5 Reasons That Psychology Matters

October 20, 2022
How behavioral science contributes to making the world a better place. Posted October 17, 2022 | By: Glenn Geher Ph.D. KEY POINTS Source: geralt/Pixabay A lot has happened since I first started...

Depression Might Be Trying to Tell Us Something

August 9, 2022
Are we ready to listen? Posted August 8, 2022 | By: Justin Garson Ph.D. KEY POINTS Until recently, a central tenet of biomedical psychiatry was that depression is caused by low serotonin levels. A recent study has debunked...

Addressing the New Loneliness

July 8, 2022
The link between social support and both physical and mental health. Posted July 4, 2022 | By: Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. KEY POINTS With social restrictions lifted, families are reuniting, friends...

“I Have Anxiety About Having Anxiety”

March 3, 2022
One uncomfortable but effective way to combat escalating anxiety. Posted February 24, 2022 |  By: Erin Leonard Ph.D. KEY POINTS The experience of intense anxiety is awful. A wildly pounding heart and paralyzed body...

How to Have a Great Social Life Even with Social Anxiety

October 12, 2021
Research reveals how to replace anxiety with chemistry. Posted December 22, 2020 | By: Wendy L. Patrick, J.D., Ph.D. THE BASICS What Is Anxiety? For many people, making small talk in a...

New UK Study Confirms: Alpha-Stim Improves Quality of Life By Relieving Anxiety

September 8, 2021
Researchers from the United Kingdom’s Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) and General Practice Alliance (GPA) recently conducted a study to examine whether Alpha-Stim® can be a useful tool to improve quality of...

Concentration Problems: Distinguishing Between Anxiety and ADHD

July 15, 2021
The pandemic has made it difficult to tease apart symptoms of anxiety and ADHD. Posted July 13, 2021 | By: Candace Good KEY POINTS Anxiety and ADHD can both cause difficulties with...

The Future of Psychiatric Treatment

May 19, 2021
Is it time to update diagnostic criteria for psychiatric disorders? Posted May 19, 2021  By: Eugene Rubin MD, PhD and Charles Zorumski MD KEY POINTS The current diagnostic framework is...

EXERCISE AS A TOOL FOR MANAGING ANXIETY

June 30, 2020
Scientists and exercise enthusiasts have long noted that aerobic exercise can provide a positive mood boost. Recent research suggests exercise can even be an effective treatment for depression. Physical activity...

A NEW 7-ITEM TEST OF COVID’S EFFECT ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

May 19, 2020
Looking at your life now compared to what it was like before the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s clear that nothing is the same. As you take measures to protect your physical...