Anxiety

Left amygdala connections to brain networks regulating attention and social behavior are linked to children’s withdrawal, depression, and social problems, revealing distinct brain circuits for these internalizing behaviors.

A recent study found that people with Toxoplasma gondii antibodies had a higher risk of developing anxiety disorders, suggesting a potential link between the parasite and certain mental and neurological conditions.

Climate anxiety does not strongly relate to generalized anxiety or most health behaviors. This suggests climate anxiety may differ from generalized anxiety and doesn’t significantly impair health habits.

A new study has found that the gene therapy COG-201, delivered through a nasal spray, can improve memory and decrease anxiety in animal models, offering a new approach to treating neurological conditions.

Those born before 29 weeks of pregnancy are at a significantly higher risk of developing panic disorder, with ICU stays after birth being a key factor influencing this increased risk.

Consuming sugar and carbohydrates can cause short-term mood improvements due to dopamine release, but these are often followed by adrenaline-induced anxiety or irritability as blood sugar levels drop.

Omega-3 fatty acids reduced anxiety and depression-like symptoms in stressed mice, highlighting their potential as a protective supplement against stress-related mental health issues.

People with high social anxiety adapt less to angry faces compared to happy faces, which may contribute to their negative perception of social cues. Those with low social anxiety showed no such difference.

A study in China found that adolescents with more severe addiction to short-form videos tend to have worse sleep quality and higher levels of social anxiety. The paper was published in BMC Psychology.

A study on rats found that maternal omega-3 deficiency during pregnancy and weaning increases anxiety in offspring, particularly learned anxiety in females. Omega-3 supplementation post-weaning reduced learned anxiety in females but did not affect innate anxiety.

A study found that adherence to a healthy diet is associated with lower likelihood and severity of anxiety disorders, while Western and mixed diets are linked to higher anxiety severity, suggesting a connection between dietary patterns and mental health.

Sexual performance anxiety is linked to higher distress and lower satisfaction for both partners in a relationship, according to new research.

Researchers discovered that chronic stress disrupts a brain pathway, increasing anxiety, but blocking a key protein in this pathway reversed anxiety symptoms in mice.

A study reveals that young adults with high social appearance anxiety and loneliness are more likely to suffer from nomophobia, the fear of being without their smartphones.

A study reveals that more REM sleep early in the semester predicts higher test anxiety before exams, suggesting that "dream sleep" may influence how students experience stress during academically challenging periods.