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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) frequently begins in adolescence, but it has been evidenced in younger children as well. About 1 million children and teens in the country suffer from the psychiatric disorder, with scientists believing that biological and environmental factors play … Continue reading →

It has become widely thought among healthcare professionals and the public alike that mental health affects physical well-being. New research suggests that depression and anxiety may speed up the aging process, leading to the development of chronic disease. Here, I … Continue reading →

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) causes difficulty breathing and progressively gets worse. COPD is also known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis.Past studies report that COPD patients often also suffer from anxiety and depression due to symptoms such as chronic coughing … Continue reading →

Xin-hui Xie, M.D. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious anxiety disorder that results from exposure to a traumatic experience or from witnessing a life-threatening event such as violence, abuse, accident, war, disaster, or any situation that seriously threatens the … Continue reading →

Doctors often prescribe antidepressants, such as paroxetine (Paxil), fluvoxamine (Luvox), or sertraline (Zoloft), for the treatment of anxiety. Many antidepressants fall into the category of medications called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and are approved for the treatment of anxiety … Continue reading →

New research shows that people with bipolar disorder who also suffer from an anxiety disorder are more likely to consider and attempt suicide, experience psycho-social problems and abuse drugs. Published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, the study also revealed … Continue reading →

A recent study discovered that elevated or low levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, are associated with depression and lower quality of life in bipolar patients. Elevated or low levels of the stress hormone cortisol are associated with depression and … Continue reading →

Exposure therapy is a well-known treatment for phobias and anxiety disorders, and recent research seeks to make exposure therapy even more effective through DCS, a drug that boosts learning in order to strengthen and speed up the effects of the … Continue reading →

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a serious anxiety disorder that results from exposure to a traumatic experience or from witnessing a life-threatening event such as violence, abuse, accident, war, disaster, or any situation that seriously threatens the integrity of a … Continue reading →