A key question in the classification of anxiety disorders is whether the DSM-IV classification system describes distinct useful categories. There is a great deal of overlap in clinical populations. You do not find many individual who have one unique disorder. Typically, someone with say panic disorder is likely to have one or more additional anxiety disorder such as social phobi
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September 22, 2010
The Neurobiology of Anxiety Disorders
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September 21, 2010
Spare the rod, spoil the child?
Grabbing a child firmly by the arm, yelling and repeatedly punishing him or her may not be without long-terms risks, according to researchers. They are studying how this harsh parenting can impair the emotional development of a child, possibly leading to anxiety disorders such as social phobia, separation anxiety and panic attacks.
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September 16, 2010
Shedding Light On Why Our Brains Get Tripped Up When We’re Anxious
A new University of Colorado at Boulder study sheds light on the brain mechanisms that allow us to make choices and ultimately could be helpful in improving treatments for the millions of people who suffer from the effects of anxiety disorders...
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August 4, 2010
Memory-boosting drug may help cocaine addicts avoid relapse
A memory-boosting medication paired with behavioral therapy might help addicts stay clean, according to new animal research. The study suggests D-cycloserine, previously used in the lab to treat fear and anxiety disorders, could help an addict resist drugs even when confronted with drug-related cues outside of rehab.
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July 1, 2010
Treating Insomnia in Depression with CBT-I
By Hannah Dunbar(Brain Posts Note: Hannah Dunbar is an Oral Roberts University student posting her last guest post today as part of her summer research project.)Insomnia is a common and pervasive problem in patients suffering from medical and psychiatric illnesses such as, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder (MDD) eating disorders and anxiety disorders. Even when the primary psychiatric
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June 26, 2010
Brief Psychological Therapy Is Effective In Primary Care
Brief therapy at the GP's surgery can effectively treat anxiety and depression. Researchers writing in the open access journal BMC Medicine found that cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) was effective for treating anxiety disorders, while CBT, problem solving therapy (PST) and counseling were all equally effective in treating depression and mixed anxiety and depression...
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June 5, 2010
Extinction Training In Rats Induces A Memory Of Safety, Offers Potential For Treatment Of Anxiety Disorders
Researchers have found a way to pharmacologically induce a memory of safety in the brain of rats, mimicking the effect of training. The finding suggests possibilities for new treatments for individuals suffering from anxiety disorders. Rats normally freeze when they hear a tone they have been conditioned to associate with an electric shock...
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June 3, 2010
Drug induces a memory of safety in rat brains
Researchers have found a way to pharmacologically induce a memory of safety in the brain of rats, mimicking the effect of training. The finding suggests possibilities for new treatments for individuals suffering from anxiety disorders.
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May 20, 2010
Getting Fit with Wii–Ranking Exercise MET Values
Regular exercise has been shown to be helpful in the prevention and management of a variety of clinical neuroscience conditions including: Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, major depression and anxiety disorders. However, motivating people to get involved in a regular exercise program is a significant challenge. Wii Sports and Wii Fit Plus may provide the motivation edge for some patien
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May 19, 2010
A New Drug That Decreases Anxiety And Stabilizes Mood?
This study formulates the hypothesis that rufinamide, a drug so far used against epilepsy, may also be effective in bipolar disorder, depressive and anxiety disorders, panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. It is just an hypothesis based on two cases that needs to be confirmed by specific studies...
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