Stress Can Hurt A Woman's Heart

Stress is known to be bad for your health; if you’re a woman, it might even break your heart. According to new research just presented at the 2012 E... Read more »

Therapy for Trauma Patients Reduces PTSD symptoms

Immediate psychiatric therapy provided in the emergency room for arriving trauma patients may reduce the likelihood of the onset of post-traumatic str... Read more »

Religion vs. Anxiety

Her husband and young sons were murdered in a brutal and shocking attack in Toulouse, France. In just a few short minutes, her life was shattered. Yet... Read more »

Teen Anxiety Linked to Risky Driving Behaviors

Anxiety is linked with risky driving behavior among teenagers, according to a new Australian study. Published in Injury Prevention, Bridie Scott-Park... Read more »

Army Suspends Medical Chief in PTSD Probe

A top military medical official has been temporarily suspended from his position amidst an investigation over whether the Army has been reversing sold... Read more »

PTSD Plagues Reporter Attacked in Egypt Last Year

A broadcast journalist who was sexually attacked while covered the civilian uprising in Cairo, Egypt, Lara Logan revealed that she is now suffering fr... Read more »

Study Shows Exercise Improves Anxiety Symptoms

A new study shows that consistent exercise can greatly reduce the symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Conducted at the University of Geor... Read more »

Smartphones May Increase Stress

Smartphones are causing some users to experience heightened anxiety when used for social interactions, new research from Britain shows. The distress ... Read more »

Music May Help Cut Anxiety and Pain from Prostate Biopsies

A new study has found that listening to classical music on headphones may reduce anxiety and pain in men undergoing prostate biopsies. Published in t... Read more »

Study Shows Psychotherapy for PTSD Has Long Term Effects

A new study has revealed that cognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) provides long-term benefits for women with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). ... Read more »

New PTSD Treatment Shows Promise

A study to be published in February, 2012 reveals a dramatic new approach for the treatment of post-traumatic-stress disorder (PTSD) in soldiers and v... Read more »

Stress Does Not Cause Early Death for US Presidents

The stress of their jobs may lead to graying hair and new wrinkles, but American presidents do not live shorter lives, a new study has found. In fact,... Read more »

Economic Uncertainty Leads Many to Cut Holiday Spending

Many American workers and retirees plan to reduce holiday spending this year in response to ongoing financial worries, according to a new study by a g... Read more »

Anxiety Drug Use Soars in Past Decade

More than one in five American adults took medications for psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and depression in 2010, according to new research by ... Read more »

David Lynch Donates $1Mil for Soldiers' Meditation Training

Award-winning filmmaker David Lynch is donating $1 million in grants through his foundation to teach transcendental meditation to soldiers and veteran... Read more »

Could People At-Risk for PTSD Be Identified?

Researchers have discovered a possible biological marker that identifies individuals at risk of developing a stress-related condition, according to a ... Read more »

Genetic Link to Separation Anxiety Found

Canadian scientists identified a gene linked to separation anxiety, presenting their study at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in Sa... Read more »

Gene May Predict Anxious Children's Treatment Outcome

Australian and British scientists have discovered a genetic marker in children that may be used to determine which youngsters with anxiety disorders w... Read more »

Report Reveals High Military Suicide Rates

A recently released report by the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) estimates that a veteran commits suicide every 80 minutes, noting that mil... Read more »

Dad's Depression Linked to Kids' Emotional Problems

Depression in fathers negatively affects their children’s emotional and behavioral development, new research shows. The study, published online on ... Read more »

Can Small Amounts of CO Gas Reduce Stress?

Israeli researchers have discovered that inhaling small amounts of carbon monoxide (CO), an odorless, poisonous gas, may help reduce the stress of urb... Read more »

Company Launches Smartphone App to Reduce Stress

A new smartphone app called MyCalmBeat has been created by an international team of scientists, clinicians and technology experts to help reduce stres... Read more »

Prisoner Release May Cause PTSD in Israeli Terror Victims

Israeli experts are warning that the recent release of hundreds of convicted Palestinian terrorists in exchange for Gilad Shalit’s freedom may t... Read more »

New Reality Show Highlights Animal Phobias

Animal Planet, a cable television channel, will be launching a new reality series starting October 21st featuring people suffering from severe animal ... Read more »

Group Introduces App to Help Students Relax

HealthTeacher, an online health communication resource for educators, has introduced a new deep breathing app for teachers to use in the classroom as ... Read more »