Research across Anxiety
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Prenatal exposure to certain psychotropic medications is associated with increased risk of gestational diabetes
Prenatal exposure to certain psychiatric drugs linked to gestational diabetes
This meta-analysis examined the relationship between prenatal exposure to antipsychotics and antidepressants and the risk of gestational dia…
New data shows that some medications used for mental health during pregnancy may increase the risk of gestational diabetes.
MBSR matches escitalopram for GAD anxiety, with high-certainty evidence
Mindfulness Training Shows Similar Results to Medication for Anxiety
This meta-analysis examined Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) for adults with generalized anxiety disorder across waitlist, active c…
Mindfulness-based stress reduction may be as effective as certain medications for adults living with generalized anxiety disorder.
Dance and movement therapies linked to improved depression and anxiety symptoms, but evidence is heterogeneous
Rhythmic Dance and Movement Therapy May Help Anxiety and Depression
This narrative review examines rhythmic dance interventions (RDI) and dance/movement therapy (DMT) for depression and anxiety. The authors r…
Rhythmic dance and movement therapies are showing promise as complementary ways to improve symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Parent-led online CBT with therapist support increases QALYs by 0.021 in children with anxiety risk
Parent-led online therapy improves quality of life for anxious children
This cluster randomized controlled trial involved 865 children aged 4 to 7 years at risk of anxiety disorders in England. The intervention o…
A new trial shows that parents leading online therapy sessions can significantly improve the quality of life for children at risk of anxiety…
Tai Chi and Yijin Jing rank highest for reducing depression and anxiety in college students
Traditional Chinese Exercises May Help College Students with Anxiety
This network meta-analysis of 6,065 college students evaluated various traditional Chinese fitness exercises for mental health and physical …
Specific traditional Chinese exercises like Tai Chi show promise in improving anxiety and depression symptoms among college students.
AI-mediated conversational interventions reduce depression and anxiety symptoms in university students compared to low-intensity controls
Chatbots May Help University Students Manage Anxiety and Depression
This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluates AI-mediated conversational interventions for university students. The analysis …
AI-powered chatbots show promise in reducing anxiety and depression symptoms for university students compared to low-intensity interventions…
Fear of negative evaluation shows moderate positive association with social anxiety across 146 independent samples
Fear of being judged is linked to social anxiety
This meta-analysis of 143 studies involving 80,285 participants found a moderate positive association between fear of negative evaluation an…
Fear of being judged by others is a core part of social anxiety, though the strength of this link varies depending on a person's cultural ba…
Digital psychological interventions modestly improve pain and anxiety in adolescents with chronic pain and comorbid anxiety or depression
Digital Psychological Interventions Help Adolescents Manage Chronic Pain and Anxiety
This meta-analysis synthesizes evidence on digital psychological interventions for adolescents with chronic pain and comorbid anxiety or dep…
Digital tools like online cognitive behavioral therapy may help teenagers manage chronic pain and reduce anxiety symptoms.
Voice and speech biomarkers show clinical interpretability but lack evidence for validity and deployability
Voice and Speech Patterns May Signal Mental Health Conditions
This scoping review of 68 studies examined voice and speech as digital biomarkers for depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. While speci…
New research identifies specific speech patterns, such as slower talking and longer pauses, that may serve as digital markers for depression…
Clinician-supported digital mental health services significantly improve anxiety and depression symptoms in Australian consumers
Clinician-supported digital programs improve symptoms for anxiety and depression
This meta-analysis of over 282,000 consumers found that clinician-supported digital mental health services (DMHSs) significantly improve men…
Clinician-supported digital mental health programs show significant improvements for anxiety and depression, matching many traditional face-…
Dual Process Model provides a theoretical framework for balancing loss-oriented and restoration-oriented bereavement interventions
Dual Process Model Helps People Cope With Grief and Loss
This scoping review of 17 studies examines the Dual Process Model (DPM) in end-of-life and bereavement care. The review identifies DPM as a …
A review of 17 studies shows how the Dual Process Model helps people balance the pain of loss with the goal of rebuilding their lives.
Social prescribing may improve loneliness and quality of life in older adults with anxiety and depression
Social Prescribing May Help Older Adults With Anxiety and Depression
This narrative review explores the role of social prescribing in addressing loneliness, social participation, and quality of life in older a…
Connecting older adults to community resources like social prescribing may improve loneliness and quality of life for those facing anxiety o…