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Could Microdosing With Psychedelics Have Mental Health Benefits?

With microdosing gaining popularity for its positive effects on wellness and cognition, researchers studied microdosing practices, motivations, and mental health among microdosers and non-microdosers.

Expectancy of Improvement Affects Efficacy of SSRIs for Anxiety in Patients With SAD

In this randomized clinical trial of participants with social anxiety disorder, investigators examined how manipulation of verbally-induced expectancies, vital for placebo response, affect brain monoamine transporters and symptom improvement during SSRI treatment.

Global Increases in Depression, Anxiety During COVID-19 Pandemic

Investigators conducted a systematic review of studies published between January 1, 2020 and January 29, 2021 that estimated the prevalence of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Menopause, Lack of Sleep, Anxiety Medications Linked to Dry Eye Disease

Anxiolytic medication use and other lifestyle factors can put patients at a greater risk for dry eye.

Escitalopram Lowers Anxiety and Depression in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease

Researchers conducted the first randomized clinical trial comparing the effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor treatment vs aerobic exercise on anxiety in patients with coronary heart disease.

NPs Need Reinforcements to Manage Burnout and Anxiety During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused sustained effects among clinicians across personal, clinical, education, and research domains.

Hypervigilance and Symptom-Specific Anxiety in Patients With Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Investigators assessed the presence and predictive relationship of hypervigilance and symptom-specific anxiety in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis.

“Hyper-Mirroring” May Be at the Root of Misophonia

In recent years, much effort has been made to understand the brain mechanisms of misophonia. In this study, the researchers hypothesized that the mirror neuron system related to orofacial movements could underlie misophonia.

Mindfulness Programs Appear to Improve Emotional Distress Symptoms Among Patients With Rheumatic Disease

Researchers compared the effectiveness of full-length vs brief mindfulness training programs for improving anxiety among patients with rheumatic disease.

COVID-19 Anxiety and Burnout in NY Frontline Workers

COVID-19–related anxiety is linked to burnout among New York state frontline workers, survey findings suggest.