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• Childhood abuse can severely impact a victim's stress responses

  Physical, sexual or emotional abuse during childhood can change a person's neural response to stress, new research indicates. more...

• Weight-related anxiety should be taken seriously, researchers conclude

  The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) states that social anxiety disorder (SAD) should only be diagnosed if the individual's anxiety is unrelated to a medical condition. more...

• Study: Mild levels of stress can still cause long-term problems

  A new study reveals that mild forms of stress can lead to long-term disabilities that can prevent people from doing their jobs. more...

• Study: Stress can damage immune system

  A new study in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity reveals that high stress levels can create a bacterial imbalance in one's stomach. more...

• Stimulating anti-anxiety brain circuit can calm nerves, study says

  A recent study on lab mice reveals that scientists may have found a new treatment for anxiety disorders. more...

• Study: African Americans who experience racism may develop anxiety problems

  A new study reveals that African Americans who face a significant amount of racial discrimination are at risk of developing anxiety disorders. more...

• Study: Blood, spit samples can reveal burnout symptoms

  A new study concludes that simple blood and saliva tests can show if an individual is overworked and stressed. more...

• Study reveals brain activity associated with anxiety

  Researchers from the University of California-Berkeley recently examined the brain activity that causes some individuals to be more prone to anxiety disorders. more...

• Summary of teen blogs reveals that money can cause stress

  A variety of sources can lead to stress and anxiety among teens, such as domestic disputes, peer-relationship issues and academic pressure. more...

• New drug may help troubled teens who have panic attacks

  Children who experience a traumatic event may suffer bouts of anxiety if they encounter something that reminds them of the stress-inducing incident. more...

• Survey: Holiday stress can negatively affect children's mood and diet

  Tension around the holidays is typically linked to adults, but a new survey reveals that children can also feel stress around this time of year. more...

• New website aims to curb anxiety in teens

  A start-up company has launched a web-based program to help reduce anxiety in teenagers. more...

• One in five teens suffer from emotional disorder, researchers say

  Researchers recently estimated that teenagers in the U.S. suffer more from severe emotional disorders than physical conditions like asthma and diabetes. more...

• Halloween scares may cause anxiety in young children, specialists say

  Some experts believe that young children who become too frightened around Halloween may develop long-term anxiety problems. more...

• Experts say kids are facing higher expectations in ultra-competitive society

  Therapists are concerned that mental and emotional disorders in children are on the rise, a recent article reports. more...