Anxiety

A new study suggests electrical brain stimulation might boost focus in patients with anxious depression, but it comes with a catch. Researchers found the treatment unexpectedly heightened sensitivity to threats rather than calming fear.

A new study links anxiety about physical deterioration to an accelerated pace of aging, suggesting that specific psychological stressors can physically manifest at the molecular level.

Sexual minority adults not only report higher rates of depression but also show distinct biological reactions to it. New findings indicate these mental health struggles are accompanied by increased systemic inflammation.

Scientists have identified three distinct profiles of social anxiety in adolescents. One surprising group manifests fear of rejection through aggression and grandiosity rather than avoidance, highlighting the complexity of teen mental health.

Researchers have discovered that everyday nervousness is linked to conspiracy theory endorsement, while stress regarding elections and polarization is not. This challenges the assumption that political anxiety drives conspiratorial thinking.

A large Finnish study following 114,000 young people found that living near busy roads increases the risk of depression and anxiety. The risk starts rising at noise levels commonly found in cities, independent of air pollution.

ASMR is a tingling sensation triggered by specific sounds like whispering. While millions use it for relaxation, scientists are still trying to understand why it affects only some people and what actually happens in the brain.

Researchers have determined that an increase of ten extreme heat days is associated with a 6.2 percent increase in the odds of reporting mental health conditions after controlling for demographic factors.

A new study finds that sustained visual avoidance during social interactions predicts worsening mental health in adolescents. The results challenge previous theories regarding how anxious individuals process threats.

A new study suggests that training the brain to recall positive memories can lower daytime cortisol levels. The findings indicate that modifying memory bias may offer a way to build physiological resilience against stress.

Researchers analyzing data from 18,000 respondents discovered that anxiety levels predict economic preferences as accurately as financial status. The link is strongest among those who lack a robust social safety net.

Approximately 19% of American adults live with an anxiety disorder. A new survey suggests that for young people, heavy social media use is a major driving factor behind these rising numbers.

Brain scans show escitalopram restores normal activity in the left inferior frontal gyrus for social anxiety patients after just one week.

New research shows gut microbes from socially anxious teens induce anxiety-like behaviors and brain changes in rats.