Anxiety therapy doesn't work as well in elderly: study

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A form of talk therapy called cognitive behavioral therapy appears to help older adults battle anxiety disorders slightly better than other approaches, but not as well as in younger adults, according to a new study. "Cognitive behavioral therapy is the mainstay for treating anxiety disorders in younger adults. Its lower effect in older adults in this study is ...

Exam time: Dial a helpline to overcome stress

It's that time of the year when tension runs high, anxiety grips the minds of parents and students who are concerned about just one thing -- board exams! But help is just a call away as many helpline numbers are active to overcome exam stress.

Psychologist provides lessons on coping skills

The unpredictability of continuing earthquakes in Christchurch makes overcoming stress and anxiety harder, a visiting psychologist says.

Lessons on coping after earthquakes

The unpredictability of continuing earthquakes in Christchurch makes overcoming stress and anxiety harder, a visiting psychologist says.

How brain adapts to stress

Washington, Jan 26 (ANI): Scientists have discovered a new mechanism that helps the brain adapt to stress - the finding may eventually lead to a better understanding of why prolonged and repeated exposure to stress can lead to anxiety disorders and depression.

Meditation Helps College Students Focus Better and Overcome Stress, Anxiety

Students Practicing Daily Meditation Offered by Isha Foundation Perform Better in Classes and LifeHouston. TX (PRWEB) January 29, 2012 A recent survey of over 200,000 incoming college freshmen shows emotional health of students at its lowest in 25 years. Due to pressures of classes, financial issues, and worries of poor job prospects, student stress and anxiety levels are at record highs and ...

Mark C. Russell, Ph.D., ABPP: Underestimating the True Prevalence of War Stress Injury in the Military

Media and official reports on prevalence rates of military war stress injury have focused almost exclusively on escalating rates of well-known war stress injuries such as PTSD, depression, generalized anxiety, substance abuse, and traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, the true impact from war trauma cannot be reduced to a handful of psychiatric diagnoses, as some may want.