Agoraphobia May Not Be Connected to Panic
Agoraphobia may be its own separate disorder independent of panic disorder and panic attacks, according to a new epidemiological study conducted by researchers at the University of Dresden. Current diagnostic ... Read More

Friday March 28, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Panic Disorder Increases Risk for Blood Clots
Acute panic disorder, as well as social phobia, increases the risk for blood clots, a new study finds. The risk, in turn, may result in an increased risk for heart ... Read More

Wednesday March 26, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Anxious Elderly Women May Live Longer
Elderly women with higher levels of anxiety may live longer, according to a new study led by the Cleveland Clinic. Unfortunately, similar anxiety levels in older men may have a ... Read More

Wednesday March 19, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Does Exercise Improve Mood?
Can exercise help people with depression and anxiety disorders? A new study says that it may be a matter of genetics, reports USA Today. Apparently, according to researchers at Vrije ... Read More

Tuesday March 18, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)

Brand Name Antidepressants Prescribed More Often
Brand name antidepressants that are well-marketed to health professionals are prescribed more often than similar medications that are not well-marketed, according to researchers at Australia's Murdoch University. Dr. Steven Ward, ... Read More

Tuesday March 18, 2008 | permalink | comments (1)

Diesel Fumes Stress Your Brain
More evidence that modern life may be causing, at least in part, some of our psychiatric woes: A new study finds that even short exposure to diesel fumes can cause ... Read More

Friday March 14, 2008 | permalink | comments (3)

Anxiety and Depression Linked to Unhealthy Behaviors
People with anxiety or depression are more likely to be obese as well as to smoke and drink heavily, according to a new study published in General Hospital Psychiatry. Researchers collected ... Read More

Monday March 10, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Get Your Rest! It's Daylight Saving Time.
Is daylight saving time hazardous to your health? Scientists aren't sure, says Mark Stibich, PhD, of About.com Longevity. While some studies show no risk at all, a recent study shows ... Read More

Saturday March 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

House Passes Mental Health Parity Bill
The US House of Representatives approved a bill Wednesday that would require health insurance companies to give mental illnesses the same coverage as physical illnesses. The Paul Wellstone Mental Health ... Read More

Saturday March 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

What Is Progressive Muscle Relaxation?
And how can it help you with panic disorder? While progressive muscle relaxation is not a cure for panic disorder, it can become an important tool in your recovery bag. ... Read More

Thursday March 6, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)