anxiety
A recent study of adolescents with anxiety disorders undergoing cognitive behavioral therapy indicated that some aspects of their sleep quality tended to improve as therapy progressed. The research was published in Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy. Anxiety disorders are a group of mental health conditions that include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobias. Symptoms of these disorders can vary widely, but they commonly include persistent worry, nervousness, difficulty concentrating, and physical symptoms like restlessness, fatigue, an...
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Recent research has shed light on the impact of social media on socially anxious individuals’ romantic lives. The study found that these individuals reported feeling more confident speaking to romantic interests virtually than in person. However, while technology eased the stress associated with forming romantic relationships, it also posed potential barriers. Published in the Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, the findings highlight the dual role of social media in the lives of socially anxious people. Social anxiety involves a deep fear of being judged negatively in social situat...
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the sight of clutter and mess in your home? Have you walked in the door only to feel overloaded by scattered papers, unwashed dishes and clothes in disarray? Maybe you’ve even had arguments because it bothers you more than it bothers you partner or housemates. You’re not alone. Many people report a messy house can trigger feelings of stress and anxiety. So why do clutter and chaos make some of us feel so overwhelmed? Here’s what the research says – and what you can do about it. Cognitive overloadWhen we’re surrounded by distractions, our brains essentially becom...
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A recent study published in the journal Behaviour Research and Therapy has shed light on how humans react differently to threats compared to rewards. The researchers found that people tend to respond more intensely and quickly to negative or threatening images than to positive or rewarding ones. This phenomenon, referred to as “negativity effects,” was particularly pronounced in women compared to men. The study was motivated by the desire to better understand why humans often react more strongly to threats than to rewards. Evolutionary theories suggest that it is more crucial for survival to r...
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Recent research published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research has provided insights into the cognitive impairments associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). The study demonstrated that individuals with GAD exhibit significant difficulties with cognitive flexibility and show a heightened ability to recognize negative emotions, such as disgust and anger. Although these cognitive predictors cannot replace existing diagnostic tools, they highlight the significant impact of anxiety. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a mental health condition characterized by persistent and excessiv...
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A recent study published in the journal Sexual and Relationship Therapy has revealed that individuals with high anxiety sensitivity—fear of arousal-related body sensations such as a rapid heartbeat—are more likely to experience sexual pain, decreased sexual satisfaction, and increased sexual distress. This finding suggests that anxiety sensitivity, which is already recognized as a risk factor across various psychological domains, also plays a significant role in sexual well-being. Anxiety sensitivity refers to the fear of arousal-related bodily sensations that one interprets as harmful or dang...
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A study of individuals in Vietnam seeking help for erectile dysfunction revealed that these individuals also have an increased risk of suffering from anxiety and depression. The risk was higher among non-office workers, those with medium and high levels of work-related stress, individuals with multiple shameful experiences related to the dysfunction, and those dissatisfied with their intercourse skills. The research was published in the American Journal of Men’s Health. Erectile dysfunction is a common medical condition characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficie...
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A neuroimaging study conducted in South Korea has revealed that individuals diagnosed with social anxiety disorder exhibit an increased cortical thickness in several brain regions when compared to individuals without the disorder. Through whole-brain analysis, the study also discovered a reduction in the number of neurons within areas associated with attention and socio-emotional processing in those with the disorder. The findings were published in the journal Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging. Social anxiety disorder is a chronic mental health condition characterized by an intense fear of soc...
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As a clinical psychologist, I often have clients say they are having trouble with thoughts “on a loop” in their head, which they find difficult to manage. While rumination and overthinking are often considered the same thing, they are slightly different (though linked). Rumination is having thoughts on repeat in our minds. This can lead to overthinking – analysing those thoughts without finding solutions or solving the problem. It’s like a vinyl record playing the same part of the song over and over. With a record, this is usually because of a scratch. Why we overthink is a little more complic...
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Recent research published in the journal Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience has provided significant insights into the development of anxiety in girls and young women. The study reveals a correlation between anxiety and the balance of two critical brain chemicals, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and glutamate. Specifically, it finds that an imbalance, characterized by increased levels of GABA and decreased levels of glutamate in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, is associated with higher anxiety levels. This discovery sheds light on the neurochemical pathways underlying anxiety and opens ne...
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