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Archive for the ‘Anxiety disorders’ Category
Evolutionary Mechanisms Alone May Not Account for the Unique Prevalence of Fear of Spiders
Research conducted in Germany found that fear of spiders is specific to spiders, and not similarly dangerous arthropods, such as bees and wasps. The finding places questions on the biological preparedness hypothesis of spider phobia.
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Improvements in Social Anxiety Disorder Caused by Computerized Attention Training
According to a study published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology in 2009, using a computerized attention modification program may be an effective way to help treat generalized social phobia.
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Drug Substitutes for Training in Rats, Inducing a Memory of Safety
Researchers have found a way to pharmacologically induce a memory of safety in the brain of rats, mimicking the effect of training. The finding suggests possibilities for new treatments for individuals suffering from anxiety disorders.
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Coordinated Treatment Approach Improves Anxiety Symptoms
A coordinated, multi-component treatment approach was more effective in treating anxiety disorders than usual care found in primary care settings, according to an NIMH-funded study published May 19, 2010, in a special issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association devoted to mental health.
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Relationship Quality and Anxiety Disorders
In 2010, the Journal of Abnormal Psychology published a study that investigated the association between relationship quality and anxiety disorders.
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Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy a Clinically Effective Treatment for Anxiety?
Can the efficacy of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in research settings be translated into effectiveness in clinical practice? A recent article in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology tries to tackle this issue.
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Study Finds Link Between Estradiol and Depression, Anxiety
A study from the University of Albany found that the administration of the hormone estradiol to aged female mice decreased anxiety-like and depression-like behaviors. This finding may help explain the onset of depression during and after menopause.
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The Effectiveness of Kava and Saint John’s Wort for the Treatment of Anxiety and Depression
Dr. Sarris and Dr. Kavanagh conducted a systematic review of published research on the use of kava and Saint John’s Wort, which was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine in 2009. The study investigated the efficacy, pharmacology, and safety of kava and Saint John’s Wort as treatments for mood and anxiety disorders.
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