Anxiety
Cannabidiol reduced anxiety severity in adolescents, young adults
Orally administered cannabidiol reduced anxiety severity in adolescents and young adults with treatment-resistant anxiety disorders, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
App targets mental health after prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease
A psychosocial intervention delivered via a mobile app reduced distress and helped prepare pregnant women and their partners after a fetal diagnosis of congenital heart disease, according to data from a pilot study.
Digital therapeutic improves symptoms of insomnia, anxiety, depression for 6 months
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Data from a real-world study revealed that treatment with prescription digital therapeutic Somryst achieved reductions in symptoms of insomnia, anxiety and depression, per a late-breaking poster at the SLEEP meeting.
Dementia caregivers report less anxiety, depression during pandemic
SAN DIEGO – Individuals caring for those with dementia “surprisingly” experienced reduced anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 related lockdowns, per a presentation at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
Addressing mental health in patients with lung cancer improves outcomes
Mental health plays a significant role in overall health, and addressing these concerns is no less important in patients with lung cancer, according to experts.
Almost half of U.S. public health workers experienced mental health symptoms
Forty-eight percent of American public health personnel reported at least one mental health issue, a small drop from 2021, according to survey responses published in MMWR.
VIDEO: Bed sharing affects quality of sleep, mental health
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Sharing a bed with a spouse or partner generally led to better sleep and lower levels of depression and anxiety, according to Michael Grandner, PhD, MTR, CBSM, FAASM, at the SLEEP meeting.
FDA approves transcranial magnetic stimulation system for patients with anxious depression
The FDA has approved Neuronetics’ NeuroStar Advanced Therapy for Mental Health, a transcranial magnetic stimulation system for treatment of anxiety symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder, the company announced in a press release.
Digital cognitive behavioral therapy tool improved symptoms of anxiety, depression
Use of a cognitive behavioral therapy-based digital mental health intervention led to significant improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms after 12 weeks, per results of a study published in Journal of Medical Internet Research.
Anxiety, depression common at follow-up after differentiated thyroid cancer
More than one-third of patients treated for differentiated thyroid cancer reported elevated anxiety and more than 15% reported a high level of depression at an annual follow-up, according to study findings published in Thyroid.