Anxiety Disorders
From the Journals
Hypochondriasis Linked to Increased Risk for All-Cause Mortality
Individuals with hypochondriasis had an 84% higher risk for all-cause mortality.
Hard Talk
Sometimes well-intended mental health treatment hurts
Our enthusiasm for widespread psychiatric interventions should be tempered by rigorous research and a nuanced understanding of human psychology...
News
Yoga linked to seizure, anxiety reduction in epilepsy
“Our study showed that doing yoga can alleviate the burden of epilepsy and improve the overall quality of life by reducing this perceived stigma...
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‘Love more’: Why doctors should promote social connection
Embracing community and close relationships helps people live longer and be happier.
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Can thermal biofeedback reduce pain and anxiety?
Device reduced anxiety scores by 22% in small study.
Commentary
Perinatal depression rarely stands alone
Major depressive disorder is the most common mental health condition during the perinatal period and is often comorbid.
From the Journals
Serious mental illness tied to 50% higher all-cause mortality risk after COVID
“From a public health perspective, our study has emphasized the need for early and timely preventative interventions (e.g. vaccination) for the...
Savvy Psychopharmacology
Managing psychotropic-induced hyperhidrosis
Ms. K, age 32, presents to the psychiatric clinic for a routine follow-up. Her history includes agoraphobia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity...
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Psychedelic therapy tied to reduced depression, anxiety
Study participants reported significant increases in psychological flexibility, cognitive functioning, and postconcussive symptoms.
From the Journals
Pandemic-era telehealth led to fewer therapy disruptions
After the onset of the pandemic, more than half of psychotherapy visits (51.8%) were virtual.
Conference Coverage
Antidepressants ‘don’t blunt’ semaglutide and weight loss
“Semaglutide 2.4 mg provides an effective treatment option for weight management, regardless of antidepressant use at baseline.”