Anxiety

 
Americans are More Anxious Now than 1 Year Ago, According to Annual APA Poll
May 12, 2023

Results showed that 37% of adults feel more anxious now than they did 1 year ago.

New Research May Help Clinicians Identify Children at a Higher Risk for Self-harm Events
May 02, 2023

In a study of over 1000 children and adolescents, authors identified 4 distinct profiles of psychiatric comorbidity with differing risk for a self-harm event.

Daily Dose: Meditation for Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
April 18, 2023

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Meditation Reduces Stress, Depression, and Anxiety and Improves QoL in Adults with Coronary Artery Disease
April 17, 2023

Four months of meditation improved quality of life and psychological symptoms in patients with CAD, according to research presented at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2023.

Depression, Anxiety More Common Among Teenagers, Young Adults Who Vape Marijuana and Nicotine
March 07, 2023

About 60% of dual vapers experienced depression and 52% experienced anxiety, according to findings from a survey of over 2500 youth and young adults.

Expert to Clinicians on Mental Health: “We are Never Trapped”
March 01, 2023

Rebekah Bernard, MD, family physician and national speaker on physician wellness shares 3 pieces of advice on connecting with colleagues again.

Use of Primary Care Visits for Mental Health Concerns Rising Steadily, Study Finds
February 15, 2023

Primary care is increasingly the setting for mental health discussions, diagnosis, and treatment, underscoring the need for both structural and process change.

US Mental Health Crisis Meets Limited Treatment Capacity: APA Survey Findings
November 17, 2022

While 60% of US psychologists have no openings for new patients, demand for treatment continues to rise, especially among adolescents and health care workers.

All Health Care Professionals Can Support One Another's Mental Health, Expert Says
October 14, 2022

Not every physician has to be a mental health expert to assist their colleagues, staff, and patients in improving their mental well-being. Just start the conversation.

USPSTF Issues Final Recommendations for Anxiety, Depression Screening in Youth
October 13, 2022

For the first time, the task force recommended screening children aged 8 and older for anxiety in primary care settings.