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Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders are the most frequently occurring, mental disorders. They encompass a group of conditions that share extreme or pathological anxiety as the principal disturbance of mood or emotional tone. Anxiety, which may be...

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Turn It Up To Tune Stress Out

Hospitals can be chaotic. Critically ill patients may have less anxiety and need fewer sedatives if they’re allowed to listen to their own music through headphones.

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Head Injuries May Hike Military Suicides

Trying to remain mentally well is one of the most serious challenges facing military servicemen and women who are on the battlefront and veterans at home.

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Looking for the Silver Lining Works

You've heard all the clichés: look on the bright side, look for the silver lining, see the glass as half full. The thing is, that strategy might actually work if you suffer from anxiety.

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Teens Always Nodding Off May Need Help

Teens falling asleep in class are a staple of stereotypical movie scenes about high school. But a teen who repeatedly falls asleep and experiences fatigue is no laughing matter.

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Military PTSD Outlasts Physical Pain

Serious injuries can leave marks on both the body and the mind. Combat veterans with leg and arm injuries may feel a mental health burden long after physical pain eases.

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Brush it Off Today for a Better Future
Depression and anxiety symptoms found in people affected by stress earlier in life
Need for Weed Takes Its Toll
Marijuana dependent users had higher rates of mental health disorders than others
OCD 20 Years Ago & Today
Obsessive compulsive disorders that responded to meds better able to manage symptoms later
Don’t Let Cervical Cancer Get You Down
Cervical cancer patient quality of life can improve with support
Don't Go Breaking My Heart
Anxiety and depression in heart disease patients linked to increased risk of death
World Crises Trigger More Heart Attacks
Heart attack risk linked to stressful world events such as Hurricane Katrina
Shining a Light on Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression more likely to affect younger and single women with lower education
New Mom Anxiety May Be Too Much
Obsessive compulsive symptoms in mothers after giving birth may be unhealthy
Another Battle in the War on Breast Cancer
Breast cancer patients reported post traumatic stress disorder symptoms after diagnosis
Risk for PTSD: War and Peace
PTSD risk for veterans is affected by combat experiences and life before the war
Handling the Anxiety of a New Baby
Postpartum anxiety more common than postpartum depression among moms
Don’t Let Illness Get You Down
Depressive and anxiety symptoms high in people with osteoarthritis and diabetes
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Treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder can make even the most basic of interactions and day-to-day routines a source of severe stress for sufferers. Therapy and medication with a good psychiatrist can help though. Here are options for treating GAD.
Xanax
A pharmacist explains how Xanax works, why doctors prescribe this anxiety reliever, and common side effects of the drug.
Klonopin
A pharmacist explains how Klonopin works, why doctors prescribe this anxiety reliever, and common side effects of the drug.
Ativan
A pharmacist explains how Ativan works, why doctors prescribe this anxiety reliever, and common side effects of the drug.
Valium
A pharmacist explains how Valium works, why doctors prescribe this anxiety reliever, and common side effects of the drug.
Effexor (Venlafaxine)
Watch a pharmacist explain how Effexor works, why doctors prescribe this antidepressant, and common side effects of the drug.
The Truth About Anxiety Disorder
Having a stressful day is totally normal. But when stress symptoms lead to physical and emotional problems, like stomachache and tension, the condition warrants professional help.
6 Common Anxiety Disorders
Some 40 million Americans experience anxiety disorders. The most common include obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder and various phobias.
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