The new DSM-5 chapter on obsessive-compulsive and related disorders contains some of the most substantial changes in the manual, including two new disorders: hoarding disorder and excoriation.
Patients that have any of these disorders had a significantly lower remission rate during the 2 year period of follow up than those who did not.
Alprazolam was the most commonly prescribed psychiatric medication in 2011.
About 50% to 70% of patients diagnosed with anxiety report having difficulty sleeping.
Reflexology uses subtle pressure on specific muscle areas of the feet or hands to stimulate blood flow and nerve impulses that then trigger the release of endorphins and retained toxins.
Medical hypnotherapy today is most commonly used for pain management, treatment of anxiety or psychosomatic illness, and treatment of behavioral disorders.
Lemon balm, known for its calmative effects, is frequently recommended for patients with insomnia, anxiety, and other nervous system-related conditions.
