Anxiety & Stress Disorders

The physical and psychological symptoms of anxiety, such as feeling tense or having trouble concentrating, can be so uncomfortable that they cause behavioral changes. How might these components play out in, say, a Presidential election?

Benzodiazepines, a drug used to treat anxiety and other conditions, has been mandated to alter their safety warnings. Read about the latest.

Job loss may negatively impact your patient’s mental health. Read about how you can help.

Studies around the world are measuring the effects of the pandemic on children and adolescents.

With partisan political warfare, civil unrest, and the presidential race, how can mental health professionals assess and address “election anxiety”?

Mental health providers who battle a pandemic may find that it unsettles their deepest sense of self.

Individuals who are anxious and depressed are more likely to avoid necessary medical care, even during a pandemic.

Dr Lavretsky invites us to use the pandemic as a chance to build good habits, explore spiritual avenues, and start new routines.

Some individuals refuse to wear masks or practice social distancing. Why? And what might change their minds?

The next several years will present challenges and opportunities for psycho-oncology to improve care for patients.

As we notice acts of kindness and allow them to guide us into new behaviors and habit loops, we replace worry and anxiety with altruistic thinking.

Here: A summary of indicators for stress and anxiety in patients undergoing transplantation, and why it is important for psychiatrists to be aware of these factors.

Psychiatry has changed, and we now have an acute awareness of the cost of sexual trauma to patients. When it comes to race, however, we still have a lot to learn.

One can only hope today's challenges will become a “corrective emotional experience."

Do you live by the old adage not to discuss religion or politics? Or, do you welcome controversy and let the chips fall where they may?

Women should be provided with multiple options for treatment if they decide to engage in mental health care during this critical period.

With the National Conventions upon us, election coverage has started to increase in the news. Are you noticing more election anxiety in family, friends, and your community?

Are patients with cancer also vulnerable to PTSD?

As cultural issues collide with science, what concerns do you have for the health of your patients?

Is anxiety related to the election a true phenomenon?

The development of specific diagnostic criteria that are applicable to older adults can aid in the accurate diagnosis of psychiatric disorders in late life.

Katharine Phillips, MD, shares key insights on coping.

The authors discuss common neurobiological processes that may contribute to OCD vulnerability and its persistence.

What medical condition is most frequently reported with comorbid mood and anxiety disorders? Take the quiz and learn more.

Mindfulness is an effective tool to reduce stress and bring us to the present moment.

Nearly 40% of physicians are reluctant to seek medical care for a mental health condition. There is discrimination in medical licensing, difficulty retaining hospital privileges, and interruptions in professional advancement. A secret remains untreated and stigma continues.

While it may be challenging to differentiate between OCD and other anxiety disorders, using a multi-informant assessment and understanding the content of a patient’s fears is a fundamental start to outlining an effective treatment plan.

In this video, Neda F. Gould, PhD, discusses her work in mindfulness for patients as well as faculty. She describes what mindfulness is and how it can be useful for stress management, and she will walk through a practice session.

Joseph Cofrancesco Jr, MD, MPH, remembers his brother who died of complications from COVID-19, intubated, sedated, and alone.