Anxiety is a common issue among young people, often starting in the teenage years. The body's own cannabis-like chemicals, called endocannabinoids, might play a big part in this. These chemicals, AEA and 2-AG, could help doctors understand anxiety better and improve treatments. Researchers studied these chemicals in 199 young people aged 9 to 17. They found that hig...
For many people, anxiety disorders are a daily struggle. These include panic disorder, agoraphobia, and social anxiety disorder. These conditions can make everyday situations feel overwhelming. But what if technology could offer a helping hand? It can, and it does. Virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) is a new approach. It uses 360° videos to create a safe space...
Anxiety can be a sneaky problem. It often goes unnoticed, but it can really weigh people down. There are many ways to spot anxiety early, but two stand out as the most popular. These are the GAD-7 and GAD-2 scales. They are designed to help people figure out if they might be dealing with an anxiety disorder. The GAD-7 is a bit longer. It has seven questions that cov...
A group of experts has created a helpful guide for healthcare providers to manage mood and anxiety disorders in pregnant and postpartum women. These disorders can happen during pregnancy and after childbirth. The guide helps doctors and nurses understand and treat these conditions better. Many women experience mood swings and anxiety during and after pregnan...
Have you ever wondered if the Social Performance Rating Scale (SPRS) is useful beyond just measuring social anxiety disorder? The SPRS is a tool that observations anxiety behaviours in social settings. Typically, it has been used to study social anxiety disorder (SAD). However, what about other emotional disorders? Do they also show heightened respo...
You might have heard that parent-led cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help autistic kids with anxiety. A recent study checked this out. It found that having parents guide their kids through a CBT workbook, with some therapist help, did reduce anxiety and related problems. But the researchers wanted to know more. They looked at what might affect how well this th...