Anxiety disorder

In William Shakespeare’s masterpiece Macbeth, he had referred to sleep as the “balm of hurt minds”. read more

While stress is at no time considered healthy, maternal stress during or even before pregnancy can affect the infant’s brain development. read more

Chronic stress due to stressful life events, such as divorce, unemployment, loss of a loved one and war, are a major risk factor for developing panic attacks and anxiety disorders. read more

If you are worried even in the absence of something to worry about it could be Generalised Anxiety Disorder read more

The study included 370 youth. Before beginning treatment, they were, on average, experiencing moderate depression, moderate anxiety and low satisfaction with their quality of health. read more

Are e-cigarettes safer than traditional cigarettes or are they pathways to nicotine addiction? The debate remains highly polarised on whether e-cigarettes should be banned or not. read more

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: PMDD is a more severe form of PMS that not many know about. It can affect your mood, and cause extreme sadness, anger, breast tenderness and bloating. read more

If you’re expecting probiotics to reduce your anxiety, it might be time to put down that yogurt spoon - or supplement bottle and call a professional instead. According to researchers, probiotics did not significantly reduce symptoms of anxiety. read more

Kelsey Darragh, who suffers from panic and anxiety disorder, created a to-do list for her boyfriend so that he could help her when she needed - and she wants you to share it with others. read more

One man’s struggle with Generalised Anxiety Disorder and what it taught him about health, happiness and himself. read more

Researchers said there was an urgent need to start screening interventions for anxiety disorders to prevent future psychological complications. read more

Asthma and hay fever, two of the three most common allergy diseases other than eczema, is more dangerous than previously thought. According to a new study, if you suffer from asthma or hay fever, you could be at a greater risk of mental disorders. read more

A study found that anxiety and mood disorders are highly prevalent in older children with autism spectrum disorder and ADHD. Researchers say monitoring a child for anxiety and mood symptoms may lead to an early diagnosis and treatment. read more

For the study, published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, the research team studied the effects of stress in pairs of male and female mice. read more