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New Data, New Directions In Management Of Mood And Anxiety Disorders - 8th International Forum For Mood And Anxiety Disorders Congress
Source: Anxiety / Stress News From Medical News Today [2008.11.16]
Clinicians and researchers from around the world attended this week's 8th International Forum on Mood and Anxiety disorders in Vienna, Austria to discuss the latest advances in the treatment of mood disorders. A wide range of topics were included in this year's programme, highlighting the position of IFMAD in the congress calendar as a forum for breaking news, original thinking and debate.
Patients With Anxiety Disorders Think They Have More Physiological Problems Than They Really Have, According To A Study
Source: Anxiety / Stress News From Medical News Today [2008.11.15]
A doctoral thesis carried out at the University of Granada has proved that patients with serious anxiety disorders (panic disorder with and without agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder or generalized anxiety disorder) think they suffer more physiological (palpitations, sweating, irregular breathing, shaking of the hands and muscular tension …) than they really have.
Patients With Anxiety Disorders Think They Have More Physiological Problems Than They Really Have
Source: Anxiety / Stress News From Medical News Today [2008.11.14]
A doctoral thesis carried out at the University of Granada has proved that patients with serious anxiety disorders (panic disorder with and without agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder or generalized anxiety disorder) think they suffer more physiological (palpitations, sweating, irregular breathing, shaking of the hands and muscular tension …) than they really have.
Can Anxiety Affect Coagulation Parameters?
Source: Anxiety / Stress News From Medical News Today [2008.11.13]
Psychological stress and anxiety have been shown to produce an activation of coagulation and fibrinolysis. Resulting hypercoagulability is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, and could therefore contribute to an increased prevalence of coronary artery disease in anxiety patients. However, hemostasis function has not yet been studied in patients with clinically relevant anxiety disorders.
New Data Presented For SEROQUEL XRTM In Major Depressive Disorder And Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Source: Depression News From Medical News Today [2008.11.13]
Two studies presented today at the 8th International Forum on Mood and Anxiety Disorders (IFMAD) in Vienna demonstrated that once-daily SEROQUEL XRTM (quetiapine fumarate extended release tablets) provided significant symptom relief for elderly patients (>65 years of age) with major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD).
Practical Toolkit Provides Fresh Perspective On Generalised Anxiety Disorder
Source: Anxiety / Stress News From Medical News Today [2008.11.12]
The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) is delighted to announce the publication of a comprehensive toolkit "Understanding generalised anxiety disorder" which represents a major advance in helping people understand this debilitating condition. The toolkit provides essential, up-to date information about generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) in both adults and children, its current treatments, and the effects of stigma on those living with the disorder.
Depression, anxiety may exacerbate chronic pain (Reuters)
Source: Y! Health Anxiety News [2008.11.05]
Reuters - People living with chronic pain may report more intense pain and related disability if they concurrently have depression, anxiety, or both, researchers report.
Anxiety Linked to Heart Attack Can Raise Death Risk
Source: MedicineNet Panic Disorder Specialty [2008.11.05]
Title: Anxiety Linked to Heart Attack Can Raise Death Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 11/5/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/5/2008
Link Between Adult Crime And Childhood Anxiety
Source: Anxiety / Stress News From Medical News Today [2008.11.04]
Being nervous, socially isolated, anxious or neurotic during childhood protects young men from becoming criminal offenders until they enter adulthood, but the protective effect seems to wear off after the age of 21. These are the findings of Dr. Georgia Zara, from the University of Turin in Italy, and Dr. David Farrington, from the University of Cambridge in the UK, who explored whether or not certain childhood factors delay the onset of criminal behavior until adulthood.
NIMH Funded Study Demonstrates That 3 Treatments Work For Childhood And Adolescent Anxiety Disorders
Source: Anxiety / Stress News From Medical News Today [2008.11.04]
A study presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) 55th Annual Meeting in Chicago demonstrates three treatments are effective in treating anxiety disorders in children and adolescents.
Anxiety Linked to Heart Attack Can Raise Death Risk (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Anxiety News [2008.11.04]
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Nov. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) linked to a heart attack can raise the long term risk of
death for people with implanted cardiac defibrillators, a new study
suggests.
Separation Anxiety
Source: MedicineNet Suicide Specialty [2008.11.03]
Title: Separation Anxiety
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 10/10/2002
Last Editorial Review: 11/3/2008
Three Effective Treatments For Childhood Anxiety Disorders Identified By Study
Source: ADHD News From Medical News Today [2008.11.02]
Treatment that combines a certain type of psychotherapy with an antidepressant medication is most likely to help children with anxiety disorders, but each of the treatments alone is also effective, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The study was published online Oct. 30, in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Combo Treatment Best for Anxiety Disorder in Kids
Source: MedicineNet Panic Disorder Specialty [2008.10.31]
Title: Combo Treatment Best for Anxiety Disorder in Kids
Category: Health News
Created: 10/31/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/31/2008
Tips on kids' anxiety symptoms, when to seek help (AP)
Source: Y! Health Anxiety News [2008.10.30]
AP - How do you know your child's fear or anxiety is a reason to see a doctor? It usually involves extreme behavior. Experts offer these tips:
Combo Treatment Best for Anxiety Disorder in Kids (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Anxiety News [2008.10.30]
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Oct. 30 (HealthDay News) -- For children with anxiety
disorders, a combination of cognitive behavior therapy and the
antidepressant sertraline (Zoloft) works better than either treatment
alone, researchers report.
Therapy plus Zoloft helps kids with anxiety (AP)
Source: Y! Health Anxiety News [2008.10.30]
AP - A popular antidepressant plus three months of psychotherapy dramatically helped children with anxiety disorders, the most common psychiatric illnesses in kids, the biggest study of its kind found.
Gene Variant May Predispose Some to Anxiety
Source: MedicineNet Panic Disorder Specialty [2008.08.12]
Title: Gene Variant May Predispose Some to Anxiety
Category: Health News
Created: 8/12/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 8/12/2008
Leisure Time Exercise Might Not Affect Depression And Anxiety
Source: Body Aches News From Medical News Today [2008.08.05]
Voluntary exercise does not appear to reduce anxiety and depression in diverse populations, but exercise and mood could be associated through a common confounding genetic factor, according to an article released on August 4, 2008 in the Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Regular exercise has previously been associated with the reduction of anxiety and depression.
Anxiety
Source: MedicineNet Colic Specialty [2008.03.27]
Title: Anxiety
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 1/31/2005 5:40:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/27/2008
New Research Finds Anti-Same-Sex Marriage Amendments Spark Distress Among GLBT Adults And Families
Source: Anxiety / Stress News From Medical News Today [2008.11.19]
Amendments that restrict civil marriage rights of same-sex couples - such as Proposition 8 that recently passed in California - have led to higher levels of stress and anxiety among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adults, as well as among their families of origin, according to several new studies to be published by the American Psychological Association.
Dermatologists Can Help Minimize The Effects Of Stress And Emotions On Skin, Hair And Nails
Source: Dermatology News From Medical News Today [2008.11.14]
In the emotional rollercoaster of life, sometimes the "down" periods have long-lasting effects on more than just our mood. In fact, numerous studies link factors that impact our emotional well-being such as stress, depression and anxiety to an increase in skin, hair or nail problems. Now, dermatologists are advising patients to recognize these secondary symptoms and to seek treatment early before they cause additional stress.
Psychologist's Advice For Socially Anxious
Source: Anxiety / Stress News From Medical News Today [2008.11.11]
Socially anxious people must improve their performance to break cycle of social rejection, claim psychologists in a study published in the British Journal of Clinical Psychology. Researchers from Maastricht University sought to discover the reasons why individuals with social anxiety disorder have been found to be less likeable, less friendly and less comfortable to be around than non-anxious people.
Homecoming Veterans Often Face Inner Challenge (HealthDay)
Source: Y! Health Anxiety News [2008.11.11]
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Nov. 11 (HealthDay News) --
In earlier wars, it was known as shell shock. In later military combat --
Vietnam, the Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan -- the emotional scars
veterans brought back with them got new names for old problems:
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, substance
abuse.
Study Finds People With Fragile X, Carriers Likely To Have Additional Conditions
Source: ADHD News From Medical News Today [2008.09.25]
People with fragile X syndrome, as well as those who carry the gene, are likely to have additional conditions that include attention problems and anxiety, according to a study by researchers at RTI International. The study, published in the Aug. 15 issue of American Journal of Medical Genetics, surveyed more than 1,000 parents of children who either had fragile X syndrome, the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability, or were a carrier of the disease.
Healthy Minds Across America Features 48 Public Forums On Mental Health Research, Sept. 14
Source: Bipolar News From Medical News Today [2008.09.04]
People concerned about the toll that mental health disorders are taking on their families and communities will have a unique opportunity to hear from world-class experts on what is known to-date about the causes, symptoms and progression of such illnesses as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, schizophrenia and autism, and learn about current and potential treatments.
Mental Health of Caregivers Still at Risk After Patient With Dementia Is Institutionalized
Source: Medscape Primary Care Headlines [2004.08.24]
Caregivers, especially spouses, are still at risk for depression and anxiety after the patient with dementia is placed in a long-term health care facility. (CME)
Medscape Medical News
Gary Vogin,Désirée Lie,Laurie Barclay
TV viewing of Katrina affects children psychologically
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Psychiatry
NYU Researchers say that repeated viewing of the disaster puts children at risk of developing PTSD, anxiety and depression.
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