Anxiety Disorder

Mental health disorders among patients with MI increased in prevalence during a 10-year period, according to results published in the American Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

Kundalini yoga appeared effective for reducing anxiety, but cognitive behavioral therapy should remain first-line treatment, according to results of a randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry.

Area-level artificial light at night, or ALAN, may negatively affect sleep patterns and increase risk for mood and anxiety disorders among adolescents, according to results of a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.

The American Heart Association and Happify Health announced the launch of a program offered to employers and health plans with the goal of improving CV health through mental health.

High-potency cannabis use appeared associated with mental health and addiction, according to results of a cohort study published in JAMA Psychiatry.

Gina Sequeira, MD, MS, is worried that an increasing number of states are proposing legislation that would ban access to gender-affirming health care for minors, even when they have parental consent.

From 2007 to 2016, pediatric ED visits for all mental health disorders increased by 60% in the United States, according to a study published in Pediatrics.

Researchers observed several significant differences regarding in-hospital care, CV risk profile and rehospitalization rates in patients with acute MI who were homeless vs. those who were not, according to a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

About 64% of young mothers reported at least one mental health problem and 37% had reported experiencing more than one, according to the results from a study conducted in Canada.

Women with anxiety, depression and trauma were more likely to use cannabis during pregnancy, according to research published in JAMA Network Open.