Books and Articles — Anxiety Disorders

School Absenteeism, Mental Health Problems Linked, by Janice Wood. Psych Central, December 25, 2011.  “Students who miss a lot of school often have symptoms of psychiatric disorders, according to a new study.”

Stimulant Abuse Puts Students In Harm's Way, by Rick Nauert. Psych Central, September 07, 2011.  “College students use stimulants to enhance their alertness, theoretically improving study sessions and improving academic performance. But the perceived benefits are questionable.”

Anxiety Can Hinder Friendship Development, by Rick Nauert. Psych Central, August 31, 2011.  “A new study looks at children who are socially withdrawn - kids who want to interact with their peers but are afraid to do so - and how the shyness affects their emotional stability.”

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is seen as effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder, by Jan Brogan. Boston Globe, July 11, 2011.  “Once highly controversial, EMDR has made gains in acceptance. In 2004, both the American Psychiatric Association and the Department of Defense recommended it as an effective treatment for PTSD. In May, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services, recognized EMDR as an evidence-based treatment for depression and anxiety as well as for PTSD.”

Support Program Helps Caregivers of Mentally Ill Cope, by Traci Pedersen. Psych Central, June 28, 2011.  “Caring for a family member with mental illness can take its toll, but a widely available education and support program for relatives of the mentally ill called Family-to-Family (FTF) can significantly improve a family's coping ability.”

Children's Mental Health, by APA. American Psychological Assosciation, June 19, 2011.  “Contrary to popular belief, infants and toddlers can suffer serious mental health disorders. Yet, because of the pervasive but mistaken impression that this can't happen, many very young children with mental health disorders don't get the help they need.”

Control Desk for the Neural Switchboard, by Carl Schoonover and Rabinowitz. New York Times, May 16, 2011.  “Treating anxiety no longer requires years of pills or psychotherapy. At least, not for a certain set of bioengineered mice.”

'Racial Battle Fatigue' Seems to Fuel Anxiety Disorder Among African-Americans, by Rick Nauert. Psych Central, March 04, 2011.  “Emerging research suggests chronic exposure to racial discrimination is analogous to the constant pressure soldiers face on the battlefield.”

Lifestyle Changes as Treatment for Mental Health Concerns, Depression, Anxiety, by Rick Nauert. Psych Central, February 18, 2011.  “New research shows that lifestyle changes - such as getting more exercise, spending more time in nature or helping others - can be as effective as drugs or counseling for many mental health concerns.”

Defects in Brain Pathways Linked to Anxiety, by Rick Nauert. Psych Central, February 11, 2011.  “Researchers believe they have discovered a neural explanation for why some individuals are more anxiety-prone than others.”

Record Level of Stress Found in College Freshmen, by Tamar Lewin. New York Times, January 26, 2011.  “The emotional health of college freshmen - who feel buffeted by the recession and stressed by the pressures of high school - has declined to the lowest level since an annual survey of incoming students started collecting data 25 years ago.”

Panic Treatment Targets Breathing Symptoms, by Rick Nauert. Psych Central, December 21, 2010.  “A new treatment program helps individuals who suffer from panic disorder, using breathing techniques to reduce anxiety and other symptoms.”

Brain Scan Can Predict Therapy Response for Anxious Kids, by Rick Nauert. Psych Central, November 15, 2010.  “Experts say a brain scan can predict which kids with anxiety disorders will respond to one form of psychotherapy. As a consequence, Georgetown University neuroscientists say the use of psychiatric medication is not necessary for certain children.”

Childhood adversity may lead to unhealthy stress response in adult life, by Brown University. October 07, 2010.  “A study has detected a correlation between childhood adversity and exaggerated inflammatory response to stress among seemingly healthy people. It may shed light on risk for depression, other illnesses later in life.”

UW study gives hope for anxiety disorder, by Sarah Perdue. Journal-Sentinel, August 11, 2010.  “In the largest non-human primate neuroimaging study to date, University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have identified brain regions that are overactive in the most anxious monkeys, and they were able to show that the response in one of those regions is likely an inherited genetic condition.”

Tools to Reduce Stigma of Mental Illness, by Rick Nauert. Psych Central, May 14, 2010.  “Researchers have announced a new intervention that can improve the quality of life and self-esteem among persons with serious mental illness.”

Hello! Your Psychiatrist Will Skype You Now, by Julie Weingarden Dubin. Time, March 22, 2010.

Before You Quit Antidepressants ..., by Richard Friedman. New York Times, January 11, 2010.  “The Journal of the American Medical Association study said that for most patients, commonly used antidepressants are no better than a placebo.”

Blood Lead Levels and Major Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder in US Young Adults, by Maryse F. Bouchard and David C. Bellinger, et al. Archives of General Psychiatry, December 15, 2009.  “Lead is a ubiquitous neurotoxicant, and adverse cognitive and behavioral effects are well-documented in children and occupationally exposed adults but not in adults with low environmental exposure.”

In Anxious Times, Medical Help for the Mind as Well as the Body, by Lesley Alderman. New York Times, November 06, 2009.  “A new law requires that next year big group plans provide the same level of care for mental health as for medical ones.”

The evolution of residential schools, by Phyllis Hanlon. New England Psychologist, October 15, 2009.

Understanding the Anxious Mind, by Robin Marantz Henig. New York Times, September 20, 2009.  “Is the economy making you nervous? Or is it terrorism? Or could it be the way you’re hard-wired?”

Staying Sane May Be Easier Than You Think, by John Cloud. Time Magazine, June 22, 2009.

Texting May Be Taking a Toll, by Katie Hafner. New York Times, May 25, 2009.  “Nearly 80 messages a day, on average, take their toll in a range of ways.”

The Slippery Slope From Fear to Panic, by Jane Brody. New York Times, May 18, 2009.  “Is it human nature to overreact to things outside of our control?”

Recession Anxiety Seeps Into Everyday Lives, by Pam Belluck. New York Times, April 08, 2009.  “Experts see signs that stress is becoming more common as a result of the economic downturn.”

Combined Therapy Is Reported to Ease Anxiety in Children, by Benedict Carey. The New York Times, October 30, 2008.

When Worry Consumes You, by Kathleen Doheny. US News & World Report, February 24, 2008.

When anxiety is at the table, by Jeff Bell. New York Times, February 06, 2008.  “Separating the salt and pepper shakers or worrying whether the cutlery is clean enough are just some of the woes that can befall obsessive-compulsive diners.”

A Principal Who Cracks Down on Stress, by Sarah Rimer. The New York Times, October 29, 2007.  “Some administrators are pushing back against an ethos of super-achievement at affluent suburban high schools. [Featuring Needham, MA.] ”

Teen brains react differently to stress than adult ones, by Sena Desai Gopal. Boston Globe, March 12, 2007.  “A brain chemical that reduces anxiety in adults has the opposite effect on adolescents, a new study finds, perhaps explaining why many teenagers are so touchy.”