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UrduNew Brunswick, N.J. (Oct. 26, 2020) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick Professor William Hallman is available for interviews on the science of risk perception and its practical implications in the COVID-19 era – a time of fear and anxiety among millions of…
Tag: Anxiety
Divide and conquer: a new formula to minimise ‘mathemaphobia’
Maths – it’s the subject some kids love to hate, yet despite its lack of popularity, mathematics is critical for a STEM-capable workforce and vital for Australia’s current and future productivity. Now, new research shows that boosting student confidence is pivotal to greater engagement with the subject.
McLean Hospital Sponsors National Stop a Suicide Today Town Hall
October 21 is National Stop a Suicide Today. In a collaboration between Stop a Suicide Today, the American Psychiatric Association, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and McLean Hospital, have scheduled a virtual Town Hall featuring talks by leading experts on the rising suicide rate, stigma, safety, the impact of COVID-19, and more.
How Teachers Can Manage Burnout During the Pandemic
Ann Murphy, director of the Northeast and Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer Center at Rutgers School of Health Professions, who has been providing training for school personnel, discusses how teachers, with the help of school administrators, can manage stress and anxiety during these unpredictable times.
Depression and anxiety tripled during the height of lockdown, new study shows
Data from new research has found that there was a three-fold increase in the number of people reporting clinically significant levels of anxiety and depression during lockdown
McLean Psychiatrists Available to Discuss Trump’s COVID/Mental Health Connection
Media AdvisoryTrump’s COVID/Mental Health Connection WHAT: With today’s news about President Trump’s positive COVID test, more research to explore what we know about how older adults manage following a COVID diagnosis is crucial. A team from McLean geriatric department have…
University of Kentucky Researchers Awarded NSF Grant to Engineer Better Mental Health Solutions
From the limited data currently available, Wilson, Hammer and Usher found that engineering students aren’t necessarily more likely to have a mental health concern, but they are significantly less likely to seek help than non-engineering college students. This treatment gap became the basis for their National Science Foundation (NSF) grant proposal titled, “Development of a Survey Instrument to Identify Mental Health Related Help-Seeking Beliefs in Engineering Students.”
Google search data reveals major panic attack issue, Tulane study shows
A team of researchers at Tulane University used Google search data to determine the extent of panic attacks related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Medical Minute: Preventing suicide during COVID-19
People contemplating suicide want help. As the COVID-19 pandemic raises the overall level of anxiety, a Penn State Health expert explains how you can help people in crisis in this week’s Medical Minute.
How the Global Pandemic is Impacting Patients with Eating Disorders
From isolation to weight gain to the anxiety of remote learning, the global pandemic presents a variety of reasons why those with eating disorders are having a difficult time managing their health conditions. Jessie Menzel, MD, pediatric program manager with…
McLean Hospital Webinar Series: Shining A Light On OCD
Dr. Elizabeth McIngvale Helps Navigate the Challenges of OCD September 10 @ 11am EST Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) has no one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. As a clinician, you may find yourself in challenging situations regarding diagnoses and the need for…
Children with social anxiety, maternal history of depression more likely to develop depression
Although researchers have known for decades that depression runs in families, new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York, suggests that children suffering from social anxiety may be at particular risk for depression in the future.
Parents: Tips to reduce anxiety for kids returning to school
This fall presents a challenge for parents as their kids adjust to a school year unlike any other. Matthew McConn, chair of the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership at Binghamton University, State University of New York, has advice…
Yoga Shown to Improve Anxiety, Study Shows
A new study led by researchers at NYU Langone Health found that yoga improves symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder.
High-fat Diet and Genetics Lead to Anxiety and Depression in Rats
New research in a genetically diverse rat strain finds high-fat diet and genetics together increase anxiety and depression-like behavior in addition to negatively affecting metabolic health. The study is published ahead of print in Physiological Genomics.
Study Highlights Mental Health Risks Facing Healthcare Workers During Pandemic
A new study finds U.S. healthcare workers are struggling with a suite of mental-health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.
McLean Hospital Webinar Series: Let’s Talk About Anxiety
Dr. Lisa Coyne Answers Questions About Anxiety Thursday, July 23 at 11am EST For some, anxiety is brief and manageable. For others, it’s a chronic, 24/7 issue. For everyone who struggles with anxiety, it’s a mental health issue that has…
Tech Sector Job Interviews Assess Anxiety, Not Software Skills
The technical interviews used in hiring for many software engineering positions test whether a job candidate has performance anxiety rather than whether the candidate is competent at coding. The interviews may also be used to exclude groups or favor specific job candidates.
UNC Researcher Leads National Survey on Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic
CHAPEL HILL, NC – The findings of a nationwide survey assessing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the emotional wellbeing of the U.S. adult population have been released online. The survey was a collaboration between UNC School of Medicine…
FREE McLean Hospital Webinar Series: Ask Me Anything About Teen & Child Mental Health
Dr. Lisa Coyne Answers Questions About Youth Mental Health June 25 @ 11am EST Mental health is an enormous component of overall health for both children and teens alike. The World Health Organization reports that across the globe, 10-20% of…
UNLV Mental Health Expert Offers Strategies for Combating Coronavirus Anxiety as Communities Reopen
By now, we all understand the importance of washing our hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. We know that we should clean high-touch surfaces regularly, and avoid touching our faces. We know that wearing a mask…
Immune from Chronic Stress? Limit Inflammatory Signaling to Specific Brain Circuits
Chronic stress is associated with the pathogenesis of psychological disorders such as depression. A study is the first to identify the role of a neuronal receptor that straddles the intersection between social stress, inflammation, and anxiety in rodent models of stress. Findings suggest the possibility of developing better medications to treat the consequences of chronic stress by limiting inflammatory signaling not just generally, which may not be beneficial in the long run, but to specific brain circuits.
Study in Chinese doctors shows mental toll of caring in the time of COVID-19
They worked in hospitals hundreds of miles from the epicenter of COVID-19. But hundreds of young Chinese doctors in a new study still experienced a sharp drop in mood, a rise in depression and anxiety symptoms, and a doubling of their fear of workplace violence, in the first month of the coronavirus pandemic.
Augmented reality helps teens tackle anxiety, head on
World first research that will test the ability of augmented reality to improve the delivery of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) as a treatment for symptoms of childhood anxiety among kids with asthma.
Surviving the coronavirus while black: Pandemic’s heavy toll on African American mental health
ANN ARBOR—Black communities in the United States have been disproportionately affected by the number of coronavirus cases and deaths. At the same time, white nationalist activities have increased in the last months.Riana Elyse AndersonRiana Anderson, assistant professor at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health, discusses how these trends are affecting the mental health of African Americans.
A sound treatment
University of Utah biomedical engineering assistant professor Jan Kubanek has discovered that sound waves of high frequency (ultrasound) can be emitted into a patient’s brain to alter his or her state. It’s a non-invasive treatment that doesn’t involve medications or surgery and has a unique potential to treat mental disorders including depression and anxiety and neurological disorders such as chronic pain and epilepsy.
Learning to Cope, Finding Hope
CSU experts weigh in on how to cope with anxiety, disappointment and loss during COVID-19.
Ohio State Experts Offer Tips For Healthy Transition To Post-COVID-19 Workplace
Experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and The Ohio State University College of Nursing say it’s important to take precautions to avoid infection, but also to deal with the stress of transitioning back to their offices or businesses after an extended period of isolation during COVID-19.
How high school seniors can navigate uncertainty during the coronavirus pandemic
Angela Stowe, Ph.D., has advice for students leaving high school, and those about to start college, on bringing closure to their K-12 experience and preparing to move forward with their lives.For high school seniors bound for college, the COVID-19 pandemic struck at a pivotal time in life — as they finish one chapter and prepare to start a new one.
Mindfulness can help you stop procrastinating while working from home
In addition to the stress of the global pandemic, working remotely could make people work inefficiently. According to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York, practicing mindfulness may decrease levels of procrastination.
Stockpiling by Retail Shoppers During Pandemic: Justifiable or Just Greedy?
Johns Hopkins Carey Business School Assistant Professor Erik Helzer, an expert in conflict management and ethical leadership, examines the motivations behind stockpiling by shoppers during the pandemic.
“Mental disorders could become second pandemic” says trauma expert
Kristen Choi, PhD, MS, RN, is a psychiatric nurse and an expert in mental health, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Her current research projects include studies on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), adverse childhood experiences, the impact of trauma and…
‘Mayo Clinic Anxiety Coach’ e-tool to help children with mental health concerns
Anxiety disorders affect up to 20% of children, and according to recent Mayo Clinic research, there are several effective treatment options. The COVID-19 pandemic can intensify these and other mental health conditions. But as most of the U.S. continues social distancing, access to mental health care is limited.
Cooped-Up Couples: Therapists Outline How to Navigate Newfound Togetherness During COVID-19
Of the many ways the coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives, one of the most impactful might be the way it has changed relationships. Around the world, millions of couples who have led largely separate lives during the workday suddenly…
New Device Allows Clinicians to Safely Monitor Older Adults with COVID-19
MIT CSAIL device lets McLean Hospital clinicians monitor COVID-19 patients from a distance
6 Tips for Clinicians to Promote Self-Care
Now more than ever it’s important to think about self-care and keeping a healthy mindset. While so many mental health and health care professionals are working around the clock to support others, now is also the time that we—the clinical…
Spinal Cord Injury Increases Risk for Mental Health Disorders
A new study finds adults with traumatic spinal cord injury are at an increased risk of developing mental health disorders and secondary chronic diseases compared to adults without the condition.
FAU Scientists Receive $1.7 Million NIH Grant for Novel Neuroinflammation Study
Researchers have received a $1.7 million NIH grant for a novel project that is the first to investigate how the inflammatory cytokine interleukin-1 (IL-1) influences neurotransmission through a direct action on neurons and how this action triggers behavioral changes. They will establish nIL-1R1 as a crucial link that could convert neuroinflammation to neural dysfunction, providing a new pathogenic mechanism for anxiety, depression, and cognitive dysfunction. Results from this work could suggest new targets for the treatment of psychopathology.
McLean Hospital: Living With OCD During the Coronavirus Crisis
“There’s a large perception that people with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) are struggling more than usual as we deal with the coronavirus. In reality, it’s a pretty complex picture,” said Nathaniel Van Kirk, PhD, coordinator of Clinical Assessment for McLean’s OCD Institute. Based on…
Mental Health Care Needed More Than Ever During COVID-19 Pandemic — Telehealth Can Help Make it Happen
Live video telehealth services are a critical component of the COVID-19 response. Offered by physicians, other clinicians and health-care organizations, telehealth provides a useful method for starting and continuing essential mental health treatment without risk of spreading infection.
McLean Hospital: Tips to Help College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
With the national emergency of the coronavirus pandemic, college students’ lives have been upended as they have been asked to leave campus and adjust to new living situations. As the director of psychological services in McLean Hospital’s College Mental Health Program…
MINDSET EXPERT ON SUCCEEDING DURING UNCERTAIN TIMES
During these unprecedented times, people look for guidance on how to deal with fear and uncertainty. Oftentimes, the right attitude and mindset can help us see opportunities in the midst of adversities. Ryan Gottfredson, assistant professor of management at Cal State…
McLean Hospital: How to Help Kids and Families Keep a Healthy Mindset During the Coronavirus Crisis
With the spread of the coronavirus, families face trying times. More and more information about the crisis comes every day, but the information isn’t always complete or even accurate. Confusion and anxiety plagues everyone—adults and kids. It’s hard to be…
How can we be more sure social media posts about coronavirus are accurate?
As COVID-19 has increasingly isolated us from each other, we’re relying more and more on social media for a sense of connection and as a source of information about the virus and it’s spread. But how can we be more confident that what we’re seeing is accurate?
Survey Data Confirm Increases in Anxiety, Depression, Suicidal Thinking Among U.S. Adolescents Seeking Mental Health Care
Nationwide survey data on more than 230,000 U.S. adolescents over the period 2005 to 2018 suggest that anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and other “internalizing” problems account for an increasing share of the adolescent mental health burden, according to a study from researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Columbia University.
To Stay Positive, Live in the Moment – But Plan Ahead
A recent study finds that people who balance living in the moment with planning for the future are best able to weather daily stress without succumbing to negative moods.
Helping Children Cope with Stress of Coronavirus Crisis
As the mental and emotional toll of the coronavirus pandemic unfolds, parents are learning how to create a new sense of normalcy at home for their children while maintaining social distancing and remote learning. The key is to create routines,…
As stay-at-home orders increase, so do feelings of loneliness and depression
To stop the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the governing bodies of cities and states across the country are ordering people to stay home. But studies have shown that the loneliness and depression that may result from social isolation impacts not only mental health, but physical health as well. Jena Lee, MD, a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist and clinical instructor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, discussed how stay-at-home and shelter-in-place orders may affect emotional and physical wellbeing, and how to counteract those effects.
These 5 Coping Strategies Can Help Employees Keep a Healthy Mindset
In an unprecedented time like the COVID-19 pandemic the world is going through, it can be challenging to keep a healthy mindset in the workplace or at home—and for many, homes have also become workplaces. Christine Tebaldi, PMHNP-BC, is McLean…
Mental health expert available to discuss tips for easing COVID-19 anxiety
The spread of the coronavirus throughout the world has many people feeling anxious, which is normal in this time of uncertainty, explains Dr. Robert Trestman, head of psychiatry at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. “It is a normal,…