Anxiety Disorders

How Breast Cancer Might Affect Your Brain

Fri, 17 Apr 2015 23:54:04 +0000

The breast is a long way from the brain, but now it seems a breast cancer diagnosis might affect patients’ ability to think.

It's Something in the Air: Pollution and Health

Wed, 25 Mar 2015 13:53:22 +0000

You've got to breathe to live, but breathing polluted air could put you at risk of health problems.

This Pill-Free Therapy May Improve Sleep

Mon, 16 Feb 2015 16:40:41 +0000

A bad night of sleep once in a while is no big deal, but it can turn into a serious health issue for some. Many treatments — even some that don't require medication — may help patients with these sleep problems.

When Mental Health Affects Physical Health

Thu, 08 Jan 2015 15:40:10 +0000

Women who survive traumatic events may have to fight yet another enemy: an increased risk of diabetes. A healthy diet and overall lifestyle may lower that risk.

Pill Problems: Some Patients May Not Need Anti-Anxiety Rx

Wed, 17 Dec 2014 19:05:52 +0000

They relieve anxiety and help many patients sleep, but benzodiazepines might not be the best choice for many patients — especially over the long term. Still, many older patients were taking these medications.

Teens May Abuse Their Prescription Medications

Tue, 25 Nov 2014 14:07:38 +0000

Prescribing anti-anxiety and sleep medications may backfire with some teens. The authors of a recent study found that teens who had received prescriptions for these medications were much more likely to abuse them.

PTSD May Raise Risk of Premature Birth

Thu, 06 Nov 2014 20:25:41 +0000

Premature birth can lead to serious health consequences for newborns. And new research shows that the mother's mental health status may raise the risk of early delivery.

Child Mental Health Disorder Rates May Not Be Rising

Wed, 05 Nov 2014 15:52:38 +0000

Recent claims about children's mental health in the media have had a tendency to be somewhat negative. But a new Canadian study suggests some of those claims may be inaccurate.

Women May Be More Prone to Post-Heart Attack Depression

Sun, 19 Oct 2014 06:35:38 +0000

A heart attack can be a stressful event, even to the point that it can affect mental health. This may be especially true for women, say the authors of a new study.

Mini-Stroke May Lead to PTSD

Thu, 02 Oct 2014 20:00:50 +0000

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition often associated with war survivors. People who have had mini-strokes, however, may also live with PTSD.