Anxiety
A recent study published in the journal Sexual and Relationship Therapy has revealed that individuals with high anxiety sensitivity—fear of arousal-related body sensations such as a rapid heartbeat—are more likely to experience sexual pain, decreased sexual satisfaction, and increased sexual distress. This finding suggests that anxiety sensitivity, which is already recognized as a risk factor across various psychological domains, also plays a significant role in sexual well-being. Anxiety sensitivity refers to the fear of arousal-related bodily sensations that one interprets as harmful or dang...
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A study of individuals in Vietnam seeking help for erectile dysfunction revealed that these individuals also have an increased risk of suffering from anxiety and depression. The risk was higher among non-office workers, those with medium and high levels of work-related stress, individuals with multiple shameful experiences related to the dysfunction, and those dissatisfied with their intercourse skills. The research was published in the American Journal of Men’s Health. Erectile dysfunction is a common medical condition characterized by the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficie...
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Can the shadows of childhood trauma extend far into an individual’s twilight years? Recent research published in the Journal of Affective Disorders suggests a resounding yes, with findings indicating that childhood adversities have a sustained, detrimental impact on mental health into older adulthood. Specifically, the study shows that experiences of adversity during childhood are linked to higher instances of depression and anxiety in later years. Childhood is a pivotal stage in personal development, and adversity during this time—such as abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction—has long bee...
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A neuroimaging study conducted in South Korea has revealed that individuals diagnosed with social anxiety disorder exhibit an increased cortical thickness in several brain regions when compared to individuals without the disorder. Through whole-brain analysis, the study also discovered a reduction in the number of neurons within areas associated with attention and socio-emotional processing in those with the disorder. The findings were published in the journal Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging. Social anxiety disorder is a chronic mental health condition characterized by an intense fear of soc...
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As a clinical psychologist, I often have clients say they are having trouble with thoughts “on a loop” in their head, which they find difficult to manage. While rumination and overthinking are often considered the same thing, they are slightly different (though linked). Rumination is having thoughts on repeat in our minds. This can lead to overthinking – analysing those thoughts without finding solutions or solving the problem. It’s like a vinyl record playing the same part of the song over and over. With a record, this is usually because of a scratch. Why we overthink is a little more complic...
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In a recent study, it was found that individuals who had undergone therapy for anxiety before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic fared better in terms of managing their anxiety during the high-stress period of the pandemic compared to the general population. Published in the journal PLOS One, the research highlights the importance of cognitive and behavioral skills in coping with anxiety during global stress events, suggesting a kind of protective shield for those equipped with these techniques. The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably had a profound impact on the mental health of people worldwide...
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Recent research published in the journal Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience has provided significant insights into the development of anxiety in girls and young women. The study reveals a correlation between anxiety and the balance of two critical brain chemicals, gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and glutamate. Specifically, it finds that an imbalance, characterized by increased levels of GABA and decreased levels of glutamate in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, is associated with higher anxiety levels. This discovery sheds light on the neurochemical pathways underlying anxiety and opens ne...
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A recent study sheds light on the intertwining roles of various psychological factors in shaping celebrity worship among college students. The findings, published in BMC Psychology, provide evidence of a significant link between social anxiety and increased celebrity worship, a relationship further nuanced by mobile phone addiction and socioeconomic status. Given the pervasive nature of social media and the ease of accessing celebrity content, there’s a growing concern about the potential psychological impacts of parasocial relationships, which refer to the one-sided emotional bonds individual...
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In a new study published in Neuropsychopharmacology Reports, a team of scientists has shed light on the potential of delta opioid receptors to mitigate anxiety through the activation of a specific brain pathway. Their research unveils the intricate mechanisms by which the selective DOP agonist, KNT-127, reduces anxiety-like behavior in mice, marking a significant step towards developing novel treatments for anxiety-related disorders. Delta opioid receptors (DOPs) are a type of opioid receptor, one of several receptors activated by the body’s natural opioid peptides as well as by synthetic and ...
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Researchers have found that people who are scared of one thing often become scared of similar things too, a process known as fear generalization. Exposure therapy, where people are gradually exposed to what they’re afraid of in a controlled way, is the best treatment we have, teaching the brain that the feared thing is no longer a threat. This therapy doesn’t just reduce fear of the specific thing it’s aimed at but can also lessen fear of other, similar things. For example, treating a fear of spiders might also reduce a fear of cockroaches. Iris Kodzaga and colleagues looked into whether this ...
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