Anxiety
COVID-19 increases insomnia risk in people with anxiety, depression
More than three-quarters of people with mild COVID-19 reported experiencing insomnia after recovery, and it was more common among those with anxiety or depression, according to the results of a survey.
Children with preoperative anxiety may have less pain, take fewer analgesics after surgery
SAN FRANCISCO — Results presented here showed children with high anxiety scores prior to surgery may have less pain and take fewer analgesics postoperatively.
Rise in anxiety, depression symptoms for residents in states with strict abortion laws
Living in states with abortion trigger laws was associated with small but significantly greater increases in anxiety and depression symptoms after Dobbs compared with states without such laws, according to survey data published in JAMA.
Choosing Wisely intervention decreases low-value care for older patients
A behavioral economics intervention was associated with reduced low-value care among older adults, according to a randomized study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.
Patients’ psychological well-being, preparedness may impact anxiety, depression after TKA
GRAPEVINE, Texas — Results showed patients had a decrease in anxiety and depression after total knee arthroplasty. However, the level of decrease depended on patients’ preoperative psychological well-being, preparedness and expectations.
Combining psychological, physical strategies effective for Ehlers-Danlos, hypermobility
Multidisciplinary strategies combining physical and psychological strategies were the most effective for patients with hypermobility spectrum disorders or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, according to a systematic review.
BP medication may reduce anxiety symptoms in children, young adults with autism
Children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder experienced reduced anxiety symptoms after 12 weeks of treatment with the BP medication propranolol vs. placebo, though it did not improve scores for social interaction and language.
Smartphone app shows improvements in anxiety for people with pulmonary fibrosis
Patients with pulmonary fibrosis who used a smartphone app that offers cognitive behavioral therapy showed improvements in anxiety levels and quality of life, according to a press release.
AI nutrition recommendations improved anxiety, depression
Artificial intelligence-powered nutrition recommendations based on individuals’ molecular data were associated with significant improvements in anxiety, depression and more, according to studies by a company developing the technology.
Adverse mental health symptoms with repeated short-term hormonal contraceptive withdrawal
Repeated withdrawal from contraceptive steroids during monthly pill pause was linked to adverse mental health symptoms, according to study findings published in JAMA Network Open.