Research across Anxiety
Related studies from across the Anxiety family.
Reducing social media use to 1 hour daily significantly reduces loneliness in youth
Limiting Social Media Use Reduces Loneliness in Youth with Anxiety
This randomized controlled trial of 219 youth with anxiety or depression found that limiting social media use to 1 hour per day for three we…
Youth with anxiety and depression felt less lonely after voluntarily limiting their social media use to one hour per day for three weeks.
GLP-1R exposure shows no causal link to most mental disorders except eating disorders
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Show Mixed Links to Mental Health
This meta-analysis investigated the causal associations between GLP-1 receptor agonists and various mental health outcomes including anxiety…
New research explores how GLP-1 receptor agonists relate to conditions like anxiety and depression, finding no clear genetic link to most di…
Esketamine significantly reduces postoperative anxiety (SMD -1.23) and depressive symptoms (SMD -0.92) in adult patients
Esketamine reduces anxiety and depression after surgery
This meta-analysis of 1,312 adults undergoing general anesthesia found that esketamine significantly reduced both anxiety and depression pos…
New data shows esketamine can significantly lower feelings of anxiety and depression in adults following surgery.
Dance and Tai Chi rank highest for depression and anxiety in non-pharmacological interventions
Dance and Tai Chi show promise for depression and anxiety
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 11 non-pharmacological interventions for adults aged 55 years and older found dance rank…
New research shows that dance, music, and Tai Chi can help manage symptoms of depression and anxiety in older adults.
Sex-specific analysis of anxiety GWAS data identifies 21 lead SNPs in females versus 5 in males
Anxiety Genetics Differ Between Women and Men in Large Study
This meta-analysis of genome-wide association study (GWAS) data examines the genetic architecture of anxiety disorders across sexes. The fin…
A large genetic study found that anxiety has different genetic roots in women and men, with more genetic links found in women.
High-potency cannabis products are consistently linked to increased risks of psychosis and anxiety symptoms
High Potency Cannabis Linked to Increased Risk of Psychosis
This narrative review examines the mental health consequences of contemporary high-potency cannabis use in Europe. The authors synthesize ev…
New research highlights a consistent link between high-potency cannabis products and increased risks of psychosis, anxiety, and panic sympto…
Structured exercise modalities significantly reduce depressive symptoms and anxiety in adults with large effect sizes
Structured exercise helps adults manage symptoms of depression and anxiety
This network meta-analysis of 23 randomized controlled trials involving 1,830 participants found that eight structured exercise modalities s…
Different types of structured exercise, including yoga and high-intensity training, significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety …
Eco-anxiety shows moderate positive association with depression, anxiety, and stress in young adults
Strong links found between eco-anxiety and depression, anxiety, and stress in young adults
This systematic review analyzed fifty-nine studies examining eco-emotions among young adults across nations. Researchers found moderate, sig…
A review of fifty-nine studies shows strong links between eco-anxiety and mental health struggles like depression and stress in young adults…
Systematic review and meta-analysis shows exercise reduces anxiety symptoms in adults with high anxiety or anxiety disorders
Exercise reduces anxiety symptoms in people with high anxiety or diagnosed disorders
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the anxiolytic effects of exercise in 1447 individuals with high anxiety or diagnosed anx…
A large review found that adding exercise to standard care significantly lowers anxiety symptoms for people with high anxiety or diagnosed d…
Universal digital mental health interventions show significant overall effects for anxiety and depression in children and adolescents
Universal digital mental health tools show benefits for youth anxiety and depression
This meta-analysis examined 29 studies involving children and adolescents aged 19 or younger in the general population. Universal digital me…
A meta-analysis of 29 studies found universal digital mental health interventions significantly improved anxiety, depression, and well-being…
VR and music therapy alleviate anxiety, chronic pain, and cognitive impairment in diverse patients
Virtual reality and music therapy ease anxiety, pain, and brain fog
A scoping review of 34 articles found that integrating Virtual Reality and Music Therapy significantly alleviates symptoms of anxiety, chron…
A review of 34 studies finds VR combined with music therapy significantly reduces anxiety, chronic pain, and cognitive impairment.
Plant-derived compounds show potential for substance use disorders, depression, anxiety
Plant extracts may help with depression and anxiety, but more research is needed
This narrative review examines plant-derived metabolites and essential oils from Hypericum perforatum, Rhodiola rosea, and Withania somnifer…
A review suggests plant-derived compounds like St. John's Wort and Rhodiola might help with mood disorders, though effects need further vali…