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• Offspring of bipolar parents can develop serious anxiety, study says

  Children of parents who suffer from bipolar disorder may be at risk of developing stress-related problems, according to new research. more...

• Innovative technologies can help people overcome their fears, anxieties

  Virtual reality technologies may help individuals overcome their phobias and psychotic disorders, according to a new report. more...

• Study: Psychological problems can lead to more aggressive tumors

  Stress and depression can lead to shorter life spans for individuals who have head and neck cancer, according to new research. more...

• 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...