December 2009 - Anxiety Insights - The Network of Care

Abstract: Pregnancy outcomes among women with panic disorder — Do panic attacks during pregnancy matter?

J Affect Disord. 2010 Jan;120(1-3):258-262 Pregnancy outcomes among women with panic disorder - Do panic attacks during pregnancy matter? Chen YH, Lin HC, Lee HC. School of Public Health, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Health Care...

Published Mon, Dec 14 2009 11:13 PM by Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info

Filed under: pregnancy, panic disorder

Abstract: Nucleus accumbens deep brain stimulation decreases ratings of depression and anxiety in treatment-resistant depression

Biol Psychiatry. 2009 Nov 13;doi:10.1016/j.biopsych.2009.09.013 Nucleus Accumbens Deep Brain Stimulation Decreases Ratings of Depression and Anxiety in Treatment-Resistant Depression Bewernick BH, Hurlemann R, Matusch A, Kayser S, Grubert C, Hadrysiewicz...

Published Mon, Dec 14 2009 11:11 PM by Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info

Filed under: clinical depression, deep brain stimulation

Fear, despair increase the thrills for sports fans

Jeff Grabmeier - Ohio State University For sports fans watching their favorite team play, the greatest enjoyment comes only with a strong dollop of fear and maybe even near-despair, a new study published in the Journal of Communication suggests. Researchers...

Published Mon, Dec 14 2009 11:23 PM by Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info

Filed under: fear

Artistic pursuits fight depression, promote health

NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) If you paint, dance or play a musical instrument — or just enjoy going to the theatre or to concerts — it's likely that you feel healthier and are less depressed than people who don't...

Published Mon, Dec 14 2009 11:19 PM by Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info

Filed under: clinical depression

Mastering physical goals lessens disease related depression

Diana Yates University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Physical activity is known to reduce depression and fatigue in people struggling with chronic illness. A new study indicates that this effect stems from an individual's sense of mastery over Read...

Published Tue, Dec 15 2009 11:05 PM by Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info

Filed under: clinical depression, exercise

Antidepressants may raise women's stroke risk

(HealthDay News) By Ed Edelson HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Dec. 14 (HealthDay News) — Older women who take antidepressants may have a small but statistically significant increased risk of stroke and death compared to women not on the medications,...

Published Tue, Dec 15 2009 11:01 PM by Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info

Filed under: antidepressants, stroke

Childhood stress genetically alters kids to be stressed-out adults

HAMBURG (Deutsche Presse-Agentur) — German scientists have discovered how childhood stress genetically alters kids so that they become stressed-out adults. They found that stress at an early age permanently alters the expression of a key gene in...

Published Tue, Dec 15 2009 10:49 PM by Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info

Filed under: psychological stress, epigenetics

Abstract: Depression, traumatic stress and interleukin-6

J Affect Disord. 2010 Jan;120(1-3):231-234 Depression, traumatic stress and interleukin-6 Bob P, Raboch J, Maes M, Susta M, Pavlat J, Jasova D, Vevera J, Uhrova J, Benakova H, Zima T. Center for Neuropsychiatric Research of Traumatic Stress, Department...

Published Tue, Dec 15 2009 10:45 PM by Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info

Filed under: clinical depression, post traumatic stress disorder, cytokines, interleukin6

Abstract +: Psychoeducation for depression, anxiety and psychological distress

BMC Medicine 2009,7:79 doi:10.1186/1741-7015-7-79 Psychoeducation for depression, anxiety and psychological distress: a meta-analysis Donker T, Griffiths KM, Cuijpers P, Christensen H. Background: Given the high prevalence and burden associated with depression...

Published Wed, Dec 16 2009 10:59 PM by Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info

Filed under: clinical depression, psychotherapy

Abstract: Ethnic differences in antidepressant response

Depress Anxiety. 2009 Dec;doi:10.1002/da.20619 Ethnic differences in antidepressant response: a prospective multi site clinical trial Lesser IM, Myers HF, Lin KM, Bingham Mira C, Joseph NT, Olmos NT, Schettino J, Poland RE. Department of Psychiatry, Harbor...

Published Wed, Dec 16 2009 10:54 PM by Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info

Filed under: antidepressants

Treating depression helps with blood sugar control

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Treating depression may help people with diabetes get their blood sugar under control. In a study of low-income minorities with poorly controlled diabetes, researchers found that antidepressant therapy was associated with improved...

Published Wed, Dec 16 2009 11:06 PM by Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info

Filed under: antidepressants, diabetes

Abstract: Amygdala volumes in a sample of current depressed and remitted depressed patients and healthy controls

J Affect Disord. 2010 Jan;120(1-3):112-119 Amygdala volumes in a sample of current depressed and remitted depressed patients and healthy controls Lorenzetti V, b, Allen NB, Whittle S, Yücel M. Melbourne Neuropsychiatry Centre, Department of Psychiatry...

Published Wed, Dec 16 2009 11:03 PM by Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info

Filed under: clinical depression, amygdala

Cannabis and adolescent brains: A dangerous cocktail

Rebecca Burns - McGill University Health Centre Canadian teenagers are among the largest consumers of cannabis worldwide. The damaging effects of this illicit drug on young brains are worse than originally thought, according to new research by Dr Gabriella...

Published Thu, Dec 17 2009 11:50 PM by Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info

Filed under: cannabis

DHA component of omega-3s boosts nervous system

Deficiencies may factor into mental illnesses American Psychological Association The omega-3 essential fatty acids commonly found in fatty fish and algae help animals avoid sensory overload, according to research published by the American Psychological...

Published Thu, Dec 17 2009 11:48 PM by Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info

Filed under: fatty acids, omega 3

Study identifies those elderly most at risk for major depression

Michael Wentzel University of Rochester Medical Center University of Rochester Medical Center researchers have pinpointed the prime factors identifying which elderly persons are at the highest risk for developing major depression. The researchers, led...

Published Thu, Dec 17 2009 11:45 PM by Latest entries from www.anxietyinsights.info