All posts tagged "Anxiety"

Cannabis-based medicinal products might help to improve symptom severity, sleep quality, and health-related quality of life in those with anxiety, according to new research published in the journal Psychopharmacology. The findings highlight the need for further research, including randomized controlled trials, to investigate the effectiveness of these products. Anxiety disorders are widespread mental health conditions affecting a significant number of individuals worldwide. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common form of anxiety, characterized by persistent worry and accompanied by phys......

If anxiety or depression does have an impact on how people learn in unpredictable situations, it is likely subtle and not easily detectable, according to new research published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. The findings suggest that the relationship between mental health conditions and learning in volatile environments is not clear-cut. Previous work had suggested a potential link between anxiety and difficulties in adjusting to changes in rewards and punishments during learning. The authors behind the new study were specifically interested in understanding whether abnormal learning p......

A new study has found that individuals who eat more unhealthy plant foods (such as fruit juices, potatoes, refined grains, and high-sugar foods) have higher risks of depression and anxiety compared to individuals who eat less of such foods. Eating healthy plant foods (such as healthy vegetables, whole grains, fruits, nuts, legumes, vegetable oils, and tea/coffee) was not associated with changes in risks of these disorders. The study was published in PLOS One. Recent studies have indicated that diet plays a significant role in mental health. Researchers have examined various dietary patterns, w......

A new study has found a relationship between ambient air pollution and the mental health of those living in the United Kingdom. The findings indicate that when individuals are exposed to air pollution, even below the standards for air quality in the United Kingdom, they are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression. The study, which was published in JAMA Psychiatry, offers insight into the potential consequences of long-term air pollution. Mental disorders are a growing cause of disability. Public health priorities include identifying modifiable risk factors of anxiety and depression a......

New research finds that individuals diagnosed with social anxiety disorder (SAD) are more likely to use safety behaviors when engaging with others socially. As a result, they are not seen as likable or genuine by those they interact with. This research reveals that safety behaviors may be key to a cycle of awkward interactions that keep those with SAD avoiding others. The new findings have been published in the journal Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy. Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is described as “an excessive fear of being evaluated negatively in social situations where an individual ......

Researchers recently found that musicians who are less anxious tend to experience more states of flow while playing music and those who experienced more flow scored higher on emotional intelligence. Their study has been published in PLOS One. Flow is described as a state of optimal experience that is associated with high levels of performance, increased attention, and feelings of happiness. Musicians often experience states of flow, especially musicians involved in improvisation. However, musicians also tend to experience anxiety more often, and anxiety is negatively correlated with flow. Ther......