Category Archives: Anxiety

Psychiatry Fast Five Quiz: What Do You Know About Anxiety Disorders? Stephen Soreff, MD

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Anxiety Disorders

Background Anxiety disorders are the most common type of psychiatric disorders. Many patients with anxiety disorders experience physical symptoms related to anxiety and subsequently visit their primary care providers. Despite the high prevalence rates of these anxiety disorders, they often … Continue reading →

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What You Should (And Shouldn’t) Say To Someone Having A Panic Attack

As someone who suffers all too frequently with panic disorder, I can tell you that sometimes, there’s just nothing to do but get through it. Friends, and family may try to help but truthfully, they can make it worse. If … Continue reading →

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MicroRNA 135 may be the key to anxiety and depression treatment

Anxiety and depression might be controlled by a MicroRNA (a non-coding RNA molecule that regulates cellular activities) says a new study published in Neuron. According to the World Health Organization, mood disorders like depression affect about 10% of the population. … Continue reading →

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The truth behind medication for anxiety

A variety of medications have been found helpful in treating anxiety disorders, but none of them work for every person. While selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) andserotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) are considered the first-line treatment for many anxiety disorders,2 each … Continue reading →

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