Anxiety

New and chronic anxiety were associated with an increased risk for all-cause dementia, especially among individuals aged 70 years and younger, according to a study published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

Anxiety and depression medication use rose significantly among women in the 5 years after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, according to a real-world study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.

Among urban American Indian and Alaska Native youth, there was a significant link between sleeping less on weekdays and more depression and anxiety symptoms 2 years later, according to results published in JAMA Network Open.

Adolescents who experienced housing insecurity beginning in infancy reported worse overall health outcomes, including anxiety and depressive symptoms, according to study results published in Pediatrics.

Broader accessibility to and use of cannabis and cannabinoids has created formidable challenges for clinicians who treat people with cancer.

A digital app was effective at improving mental health outcomes like anxiety and depression in a cohort of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a speaker at EULAR 2024 Congress.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) estimates that one in five U.S. adults are currently living with mental health issues. In acknowledgement and celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI has launched the “Take the Moment” campaign, encouraging individuals to build community connection, hold conversations and act now by using available resources.

NEW YORK — New data suggests a link between inflammation during pregnancy and postpartum anxiety among women experiencing the highest anxiety symptoms, according to a poster at the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting.

Beta-blocker therapy did not reduce negative intrusive thoughts or anxiety among cancer survivors, according to results of an emulated trials analysis published in BMC Cancer.