Mental Health in the '08 Election
Monday April 28, 2008
The upcoming presidential election in the United States has taken center stage in the daily news. We hear a lot about the major candidates, but do you know their stances ... Read More
Breathing Problems
Friday April 25, 2008
On the Forum, Melissa writes: I have struggled in the past with an anxiety/panic disorder. I controlled it and got on with my life. Suddenly life got hard again, and ... Read More
Young Person With Agoraphobia? MTV Wants You!
Wednesday April 23, 2008
If you are between the ages of 16 and 28, and you have agoraphobia, MTV may be interested in talking to you. Here is the casting call I received:
Do you ... Read More
Do You Have IBS? Do You Tell People?
Wednesday April 16, 2008
If you are one of the many people with panic disorder who also have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), you may be relieved to know you're not alone. April is IBS ... Read More
Trapped By Agoraphobia
Monday April 14, 2008
What happens when agoraphobia becomes so crippling that the sufferer is unable to get urgent medical treatment? In New Zealand, Tracey Ward found herself in just such a situation. Three ... Read More
New Site for Phobias
Thursday April 10, 2008
Be sure to stop by About.com's new Phobias Site. Maintained by Lisa Fritscher, the site provides all the basics on phobias, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment information. You'll also find ... Read More
Genes Linked With Fears Change With Age
Tuesday April 8, 2008
Genetic factors that are associated with common fears change with age, a new study finds. Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University found that some factors decline in importance during childhood and ... Read More
Low Levels of Brain Chemical May Explain Anxiety
Friday April 4, 2008
People with anxiety disorders may have low levels of a brain chemical known as neuropeptide Y (NPY), according to researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). ... Read More
Poll: Panic and Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Tuesday April 1, 2008
April is IBS Awareness Month. Studies have shown a significant correlation between panic disorder and IBS, as discussed in IBS and Panic Disorder: What to Do If You Have Both. ... Read More