A new study sheds light on the psychological mechanisms that serve as a pathway between anxious tendencies and dissociative symptoms among adolescents. The results, published in Research in psychiatryprovide evidence that both cognitive assessments of dissociation and persevering thinking play key roles. Anxiety disorders are common in adolescents, with prevalence rates of 7.9% in the UK. Previous research has shown a link between anxiety symptoms and dissociative experiences in adults. Dissociation refers to a range of symptoms involving disconnection or detachment, such as feelings of unreality (derealization) or disconnection from…
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Anxious about AI? You are not alone. Here’s what therapists recommend.
With AI systems evolving rapidly, it’s not uncommon to feel anxious about the development of technology and how it affects our work. According to a Forbes advisory survey, 77% of people fear AI will cause job losses in the next year as companies are looking to boost overall productivity. Even if AI hasn’t been implemented in your workplace, you might feel uneasy about how fast it’s growing, which is right. Artificial intelligence is capable of doing this mimic human functionincluding activities involving perception, reasoning, learning, problem solving and more, all…
Read MoreMore kids getting anxiety medication without therapy: Research
If children and adolescents get help for an anxiety disorder, it’s usually medications and not counseling according to a study published Wednesday in Pediatrics. In fact, there was an inverse relationship between need for therapy and what was given over more than a decade. As the number of young people with anxiety disorders has risen steadily since 2006, the number of children undergoing psychotherapy has decreased. “This really demonstrates that the burden of treating mental health conditions among patients is growing,” said study author Laura Chavez, a senior research scientist…
Read MoreCan physical activity relieve anxiety? The study investigates the potential and pitfalls of fitness as a therapy
In a recent study published in the journal Advances in cardiovascular diseaseresearchers explore whether exercise could be used to treat anxiety. Study: Is exercise a valid therapy for anxiety? Systematic review of recent literature and critical analysis. Image credit: GP PIXSTOCK/Shutterstock.com The mental health benefits of exercise Lifestyle psychiatry recognizes the impact of various health behaviors, such as eating, sleeping, smoking, and physical activity, on mental health. Exercise is a well-known health behavior that provides both physical and psychological benefits. In fact, exercise is now recommended as the primary treatment…
Read MoreOvercome social anxiety with these tips and never be shy in a crowd again!
Those who suffer from social anxiety have difficulty communicating and interacting with people. So, how to overcome social anxiety? Here are 5 simple tips to do it. You are at a lively social gathering, surrounded by interesting conversation and laughter. People effortlessly talk and connect with each other. But you stand there, gripped by an invisible force that grips your chest, steals your voice, and floods your mind with self-doubt. Welcome to the world of social anxiety, where communication becomes a daunting task. Social anxiety can be a serious problem…
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