Anxiety
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Meditation Really Does Lower Body's Stress SignalsMeditation may help the body respond to stressful situations, according to a new study.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Mental Health Treatment? There Are Apps for ThatCan spending a few minutes on your smartphone each day improve your mental health? A new study says it's possible — if you have the right app
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Anxiety May Give Dogs Gray HairJust like human hair, dogs' fur can go gray if they're going through tough times, a new study finds.
By Laura Geggel Published
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1 in 6 Americans Takes a Psychiatric DrugOne in six adults reported taking a psychiatric drug, such as an antidepressant or a sedative, in 2013, a new study finds.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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'Magic Mushrooms' Compound May Treat Depression in Cancer PatientsThe hallucinogen found in "magic mushrooms" can considerably reduce the depression and anxiety felt by patients who have terminal or advanced cancer, according to new research.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Selena Gomez's Speech: Why Does Depression Strike Young Adults?"I was absolutely broken inside," Gomez said when she accepted her award for Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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9 DIY Ways to Improve Your Mental HealthSome mental health problems require a therapist. Other times, we just need a mental readjustment. Here are 9 ways you can improve your mental health right now.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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Anxiety Boosts Men's Risk of Death from Cancer, Study SuggestsMen who experience excessive anxiety may be at increased risk of dying from cancer, a new study from Europe suggests.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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People Can Consciously Control Mental Activity Using Brain ScansPeople can consciously control the activity of particular brain regions when they receive cues about its activity level, which could help with psychiatric disorders.
By Tia Ghose Published
