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Some surprisingly good news about anxiety

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 7, 2020

Recovery rates from anxiety are higher than previously believed. 7 in 10 people with a history of generalized anxiety disorder report being free of symptoms for at least a year, and 40% claim to retain excellent mental health.... Read More...

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People with anxiety may strategically choose worrying over relaxing

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 30, 2019

Those with anxiety and depressive disorders may actively resist relaxation, especially if they are more sensitive to shifts in negative emotions. ... Read More...

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Common antidepressant may not reduce depression symptoms, but does reduce anxiety

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 20, 2019

Sertraline (Zoloft), a commonly prescribed SSRI antidepressant, may not be as effective at treating depression within 6 weeks as previously thought. However, the drug is effective for treating anxiety symptoms. ... Read More...

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Transplanting gut bacteria alters depression-related behavior, brain inflammation in rats

Neuroscience NewsMay 6, 2019

The gut microbiome contributes to depression-like behaviors and inflammation in the ventral hippocampus, according to a new rat study. Fecal transplants from rats with lower levels of Clostridia reduced depressive behaviors and inflammation in vulnerable rodents.... Read More...

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Being too harsh on yourself could lead to OCD and anxiety

Neuroscience NewsApril 25, 2019

Study finds a correlation between the construct of personal responsibility and an increased risk of developing OCD and generalized anxiety disorder.... Read More...

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Child and adolescent anxiety could be linked to later alcohol problems

Neuroscience NewsMarch 22, 2019

Study finds some evidence of a positive link between early life anxiety and later alcohol use disorder. However, there was no consistent link between anxiety in childhood and drinking frequency or binge drinking.... Read More...

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Brain Region Found to be Associated With Fear of Uncertain Future

Neuroscience NewsMay 18, 2017

Those who find it hard to cope with uncertainty over possible future threats could have an unusually large striatum, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Living in Poor Area Increases Anxiety Risk in Women, But Not Men

Neuroscience NewsMay 5, 2017

According to researchers, women living in poorer areas are 60% more likely to suffer from anxiety than their more affluent peers. However, in men, there was little difference in anxiety levels.... Read More...

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Mindful Meditation Training Lowers Biomarkers of Stress Response in Anxiety Disorder

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 27, 2017

According to researchers, mindful meditation can reduce stress hormones and inflammatory responses to stressful situations in people with GAD.... Read More...

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‘Friendship Bench’ Program Proves Effective at Alleviating Mental Illness Symptoms

Neuroscience NewsDecember 30, 2016

The 'Friendship Bench' approach has been able to reduce the prevalence of depression in some communities in Zimbabwe, a new study reports.... Read More...

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