Anxiety

Imagine a life without pain. No toothache. No period pain. No arthritis. A woman who feels no pain has been in the news recently, linked to a case study published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia. Jo Cameron came to...

Combining cognitive-behavioral therapy with virtual reality technology could help people suffering from social anxiety disorder, according to preliminary research published in the journal Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy. "I am interested in the topic of virtual reality (VR) based therapies as...

The often painful and stigmatising nature of chronic inflammatory disorders, such as psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, can take a toll on people’s quality of life, ultimately leading to anxiety and depression. But could depression be a consequence of inflammatory disease...

New research published in PLOS One provides evidence that a wearable sensor can be used to identify young children with internalizing disorders like anxiety and depression. "Young children who suffer from anxiety and depression often have a lot of difficulty...

Anxiously attached men tend to have a steeper drop in their sexual desire over the course of a relationship, according to new psychology research The study, published in the European Journal of Social Psychology, examined how attachment styles influenced sexual...

Anxieties about one's close relationships are associated with aversion towards pattern deviancy, according to new research published in the European Journal of Social Psychology. "I've always been fascinated with objects, experiences, and situations that are irregular, abnormal, and break the...

Post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and anxiety disorders are all positively associated with high levels of inflammation markers in the blood, according to new research published in the journal Depression & Anxiety. "Broadly, my research program examines the ways that...

Recent studies suggest that early-life stress may make individuals more prone to mood and anxiety disorders later. This research, led by The Ohio State University and presented at the Society for Neuroscience meeting in San Diego, focuses on mast cells,...

Anxiety about the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting resulted in a marked decline in ideological division between liberals and conservatives, according to new research. The study was published in the journal Research and Politics. "We’ve been examining gun politics and policy...

The anti-anxiety effects of ketamine are associated with specific brainwave changes, according to research published in the International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology. The study found the therapeutic effects of ketamine were linked to changes in theta brainwaves in the right frontal...

University students experienced a significant increase in anger, fear, marginalization, and stress on the day after the 2016 election, according to a new study published in Psychological Reports. Their sleep quality also suffered. "I first became interested in this topic...

A new study that monitored children's brain activity suggests that social anxiety is related to a preoccupation with making mistakes. The research, published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, provides insight into the neurological...

The first placebo-controlled study of ketamine's effect on social anxiety disorder has provides more evidence that the anesthetic could be helpful in severe cases. "Many patients with anxiety continue to have impairing symptoms despite the first-line talk therapy (cognitive behavioral...

Our culture has changed immensely as a result of the smartphone. We can get reassurance for every doubt just by texting our friends. We can feel approval by getting “likes” on our Instagram post or Facebook status. But heavy reliance...

New research published in Frontiers in Psychology provides evidence that a visualization technique can help people overcome fears about future events. The technique, known as mental contrasting, was shown to reduce anxiety about the future in two different situations. "The...