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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Cognitive Decline in Women: What’s the Link?

Researchers sought to assess the association between PTSD and cognitive decline in middle-aged women over time.

Social Support May Ward Off Anxiety-Related Cognitive Decline

While several studies have examined the impact of social support on anxiety levels during the pandemic, the researchers took this 1 step further, examining living arrangements and how support from family, friends, and significant others affect mental health.

Are Anxiety Disorders Environmentally Transferred From Mother to Daughter?

A cross-sectional family study sought to determine if parents’ transmission of anxiety is sex specific.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Efficacious for Veterans With PTSD and Headache

In a randomized clinical trial, researchers compared cognitive behavioral therapy or cognitive processing therapy against usual treatments for posttraumatic headache comorbid with PTSD.

Virtual Reality and Aerobic Training Interventions Reduce Gaming Time in Men With Gaming Disorder

The participants in this study were randomly assigned to receive virtual reality-based training or aerobic training or no intervention.

Auriculotherapy May Improve Symptoms of Anxiety and Could Be Considered as a Complementary Treatment Strategy

Investigators at the University of Porto in Portugal searched publication databases through June 2021 for randomized controlled trials of AA for the treatment of anxiety.

Intranasal Therapy Misses Endpoint in Social Anxiety Disorder Trial

Patients received PH94B or placebo intranasally 20 minutes before an induced public speaking challenge to relieve symptoms of anxiety.

Sleep Quality Mediates Long-Term Relationship Between Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder

For this study, community-dwelling adults were evaluated for major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and global sleep quality over an 18 year period.

Ketamine-Assisted Telemedicine Effective for Anxiety, Depression

Study authors observed the effects of using ketamine-assisted therapy to treat patients with moderate to severe anxiety and depression.

Transdermal Estradiol Decreases Symptoms of Anxiety and Anhedonia Among Perimenopausal Women

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial recruited 73 healthy women aged 46-60 years in the early or late menopause transition between 2017 and 2020.