"Afraid" explores the dual nature of anxiety in the creative process, illustrating how it can either spur artists to brilliance or stifle their work. The book delves into how artists like Van Gogh and Plath produced masterpieces despite—not because of—their...
An analysis of UK Biobank data found that regular consumption of fried foods, especially fried potatoes, is linked to a 12% and 7% increased risk of anxiety and depression, respectively. Concurrently, zebrafish experiments showed acrylamide exposure, common in fried foods,...
People with heightened levels of anxiety sensitivity tend to engage in less physical activity, according to new research published in Mental Health and Physical Activity. The more intense the physical activity, the stronger the connection between anxiety sensitivity and being...
A new study examined the relationship between nomophobia (fear of being without a mobile phone) and factors such as emotional intelligence, interpersonal problem-solving, perceived stress, and self-esteem among undergraduate students. The researchers found that higher emotional intelligence led to better...
A new study indicates that while American Indians with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) show increased effort during cognitive tests, higher levels of spirituality improve their cognitive performance, acting as a protective factor against anxiety's cognitive challenges. The research, published in...
Recent research has shown that psychedelic drugs, including psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA, have the potential to significantly reduce depression and anxiety symptoms in patients with advanced cancer. The effectiveness of these drugs may stem from their ability to help patients...
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...
Adolescents are more likely to have trouble managing their emotions when mothers and fathers are overly protective, according to new research published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. This difficulty in handling emotions seems to be a key...