Anxiety

Reducing safety behaviors, actions taken to avoid feared outcomes, doesn't necessarily decrease anxiety in non-clinical situations, as shown in a study published in the journal Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. The findings emphasize the need for a more discerning approach to managing...

A recent meta-analysis published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology indicates that subanesthetic doses of ketamine may provide rapid and sustained relief from anxiety, with effects noticeable within a few hours and lasting up to two weeks. However, the researchers stress...

A recent study in ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science discovered that a temporary spike in stress hormones, specifically corticosterone, plays a central role in reducing anxiety-like behaviors in mice given the psychedelic substance psilocybin. The findings offer crucial insights into...

Anxious individuals utilize different brain regions, specifically relying more on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and the anterior cingulate cortex, to control emotional actions than non-anxious individuals, as revealed by a study published in Nature Communications. The research, which aimed to...

New research published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence suggests that individuals with social anxiety disorder are at a heightened risk of developing alcohol use disorder. This connection is unique to social anxiety, distinguishing it from other forms of anxiety disorders.

An analysis of data from the Norwegian Trøndelag Health Study, combined with information about prescribed and purchased drugs, has revealed that individuals with higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness had a slightly lower likelihood of using anxiolytics and antidepressants compared to...

A recent neuroimaging study on college students showed that the fear of being judged, whether in a good or bad way, is linked to social anxiety disorder. The brain scans revealed that certain patterns in the front part of the...

Cannabis-based medicinal products might help to improve symptom severity, sleep quality, and health-related quality of life in those with anxiety, according to new research published in the journal Psychopharmacology. The findings highlight the need for further research, including randomized controlled...

If anxiety or depression does have an impact on how people learn in unpredictable situations, it is likely subtle and not easily detectable, according to new research published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. The findings suggest that the relationship...

A new study has found that individuals who eat more unhealthy plant foods (such as fruit juices, potatoes, refined grains, and high-sugar foods) have higher risks of depression and anxiety compared to individuals who eat less of such foods. Eating...

Researchers conducted a large-scale neuroimaging study using data from over 20,000 individuals to investigate the neural patterns associated with anxiety and depression. They found that individuals with anxiety symptoms exhibited distinct patterns of brain activity during rest. No significant differences...

New research published in Biological Psychology suggests that the way the brain responds to rewards and losses could be an important indicator of the risk of suicidal thoughts in individuals with depression and social anxiety. The study found that lower...

A study in Australia found that men with anxiety disorders tended to have reduced bone mineral density in their lumbar spine and femoral neck bones. This association was found even when controlling for sociodemographic, biometric and lifestyle factors, other diseases,...

Two studies in Germany found that endorsement of conspiracy beliefs was linked with higher levels of dispositional anxiety, but not situational anxiety. These individuals were also found to be less tolerant to ambiguity. The research was published in Personality and...