Anxiety

In a pioneering study, scientists discovered that KNT-127, a delta opioid receptor agonist, significantly reduces anxiety in mice by targeting a specific brain pathway. This breakthrough opens new avenues for developing treatments for anxiety-related disorders, with potential for fewer side...

Research in Translational Psychiatry reveals exposure therapy not only reduces specific fears, like spiders, but also lessens related, untreated fears, such as heights. This suggests the therapy's broad efficacy in addressing fear generalization.

A study in Neuron found a brain activity pattern that signals anxiety in humans and mice, highlighting beta-coherence bursts between the amygdala and hippocampus as a potential universal biomarker for anxiety disorders.

A study in Spain shows that children with more green spaces near their homes and schools have lower anxiety levels. This suggests enhancing green space exposure could improve youth mental health. The research highlights the importance of green spaces for...

A study in Belgium linked higher maternal anxiety during pregnancy to weaker connectivity in offspring's brain regions related to emotional regulation and decision-making, suggesting long-term impacts.

A study focusing on female video game players discovered that those with social anxiety were more inclined to form romantic relationships within the game with its characters. The study was published in Computers in Human Behavior.

In a study published in JAMA, researchers have uncovered that the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, known as the Dobbs decision, was linked to a noticeable increase in anxiety and depression symptoms across the United States.

A study showed VR exposure therapy reduced anxiety symptoms in three children with phobias, demonstrating its potential as an effective, feasible treatment for childhood anxiety disorders.

A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology investigated humans’ fear of venomous snakes across different cultures, finding that Somali and Czech participants shared a significant fear of vipers, hinting at a cross-cultural phenomenon.

New research suggests that racial discrimination significantly increases the likelihood of anxiety disorders among African American adults, with distinct patterns for men and women.

Greater social jetlag, not sleep time or disturbances, correlates with lower cognitive performance in children with ADHD, according to new research. Consistent sleep routines could potentially enhance cognitive functions.

Socially anxious individuals drink more in the presence of strangers, a study using smartphone surveys and alcohol sensors reveals. Familiarity in social settings inversely affects their alcohol consumption.

A psychiatrist explains how fear and anxiety originate in the brain but manifest physically in the body, leading to sensations like a tight chest and butterflies in the stomach.

Despite high hopes, a recent study reveals that a 300mg dose of cannabidiol fails to alleviate cognitive anxiety symptoms, challenging its perceived anxiolytic benefits and prompting a reevaluation of its therapeutic potential. The study was published in Psychopharmacology.

A recent study found that increased anxiety significantly predicts a decline in BMI in young females with anorexia nervosa, suggesting that addressing anxiety may improve treatment outcomes. The study was published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research.