Anxiety Disorders
From the Journals
‘Doomscrolling’ may be a significant driver of poor mental health
“It’s important for health care providers to be aware that problematic news consumption may be a significant driver of mental and physical ill-...
Commentary
TikTok’s impact on adolescent mental health
Hateful speech such as racism, sexism, or xenophobia can accumulate on TikTok, which may cause more self-harm than self-help.
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Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale succeeds as transdiagnostic measure
The BPRS showed solid correlation with the mini-ICF-APP for disorders in six different categories.
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New panic disorder model flags risk for recurrence, persistence
The co-occurrence of risk factors for panic disorder “suggests the need to combine them into a broad multivariable model.”
Feature
Active shooter drills may be harming children, but doctors offer help
Data suggest that realistic active shooter drills in schools can increase depression, anxiety, and stress.
Commentary
Reassessing benzodiazepines: What role should this medication class play in psychiatry?
Benzodiazepines are appropriate and helpful in situations that cause transient anxiety and with patients who have done poorly with other options...
Opinion
Burnout and stress of today: How do we cope?
“I am reminded every day of the commitment and excellence of my colleagues in the health care field, and I do not want to lose them.”
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Mixed results for intensive home care for psychiatric crises
“Intensive home treatment is not a substitute for inpatient care but a different treatment opportunity for psychiatric patients in crisis,” said...
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B6 a new approach for depression, anxiety?
Some previous research has suggested that vitamins B6 and B12 have a role in improving mood-related outcomes.
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High rate of mental health problems in transgender children
“Clinicians providing general health care to transgender children should keep this vulnerability in mind and proactively address any mental health...
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Women with fear of pregnancy call for clinician compassion
“It’s not the pain of childbirth they are afraid of, but rather their fear comes out of a sense that they lack control over themselves and the...