Research across Anxiety
Related studies from across the Anxiety family.
Moderate-intensity exercise reduces negative attentional bias in anxiety and depression compared to high-intensity exercise
Moderate Exercise May Help Reduce Negative Thoughts in Anxiety
This meta-analysis of 32 studies examined the impact of physical exercise on attentional bias in individuals with anxiety, depression, and a…
Moderate-intensity exercise may help reduce negative focus for people with anxiety or depression while helping to lower cravings for addicti…
Women in sub-Saharan Africa show higher odds of anxiety and PTSD compared to men
Women in sub-Saharan Africa face higher anxiety and PTSD rates
This meta-analysis of 175 studies identifies a significantly higher prevalence of anxiety (39% vs 30%) and PTSD (39% vs 26%) in women compar…
A review of 175 studies finds 39% of women in sub-Saharan Africa have anxiety or PTSD, compared to 30% and 26% of men.
Sedative-hypnotic use associated with OR 1.29 for incident Alzheimer's Disease
Meta-analysis links sedative-hypnotic drug use to higher Alzheimer risk
This meta-analysis of observational cohort and nested case-control studies involving 721,354 adults without baseline dementia found that sed…
A large study suggests a link between the use of common sleep medications like benzodiazepines and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer…
Animal-assisted therapy reduces depression, anxiety, and stress in adults with moderate-to-large effects
Animal assisted therapy reduces anxiety, depression and stress in adults
This meta-analysis of 2391 adults found that animal-assisted therapy (AAT) significantly reduces depression, anxiety, and stress at post-int…
Interacting with animals can significantly lower feelings of anxiety, depression, and stress for adults regardless of their age or gender.
Habitual Mindfulness Practice reduces depressive and anxiety symptoms in adults with mild to moderate distress
Mobile mindfulness practice helps reduce anxiety and depression symptoms
This randomized controlled trial of 686 adults found that Habitual Mindfulness Practice (HMP) significantly reduced depressive and anxiety s…
A new mobile app approach to mindfulness shows promise for adults struggling with mild to moderate anxiety or depression.
AI tools offer high accessibility for mental health support but face significant cultural and linguistic barriers
AI Chatbots Offer New Support Options for Anxiety and Depression
This narrative review examines the role of AI-driven conversational tools, including large language models, for treating depression and anxi…
Artificial intelligence tools offer accessible support for mental health, but current models face challenges with local languages and cultur…
New 27-item screening tool developed for mental disorders in Indonesian prisons
New screening tool helps identify mental health issues in prisons
This guideline describes the development of a 27-item, eight-domain screening tool for mental disorders among inmates in Indonesia, based on…
A new 27-item tool aims to help identify depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders among people in Indonesian prison systems.
Moderate-intensity exercise ranked best for reducing internet addiction, depression, anxiety
Exercise helps young adults manage internet addiction and anxiety
A network meta-analysis of 1438 adolescents and young adults found that moderate-intensity exercise ranked highest for reducing internet add…
Different levels of exercise can help young people reduce internet addiction, anxiety, and feelings of depression.
Hormonal contraceptive types influence mood outcomes with progestin-only methods showing higher risks for mood disorders
Hormonal Contraceptives Show Mixed Links to Depression and Anxiety
This narrative review examines the relationship between hormonal contraceptives and mental health outcomes in women of reproductive age. The…
New research shows that different types of hormonal birth control have varying effects on mood, anxiety, and depression in women.
Mood disorders and benzodiazepine use increase risk for new persistent opioid use in postsurgical adults
Mood Disorders and Anxiety Linked to Higher Risk of Opioid Use
This meta-analysis of retrospective cohort studies identifies that mood disorders, anxiety, Medicaid enrollment, and preoperative benzodiaze…
Patients with anxiety or mood disorders may face a higher risk of developing persistent opioid use after surgery.
Technology-enhanced behavior guidance reduces dental anxiety, pain, and pulse rate in pediatric patients
Digital tools help reduce anxiety and pain in children's dental visits
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated technology-enhanced behavior guidance for pediatric dental procedures. The analysis found…
Virtual reality and game-based distractions can lower fear, pain, and heart rates for children during dental procedures.
AI-enabled and digital technology-assisted interventions may reduce dental anxiety during treatment
AI and digital tools may ease dental anxiety
This exploratory meta-analysis synthesized data on AI-enabled and digital technology-assisted interventions for patients experiencing dental…
A review suggests AI-powered tools, from chatbots to robots, could help calm dental anxiety, but the evidence is still limited.