‘Anxiety and Stress’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life, Page 11

New research indicates that women who drink to excess are more likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression. The report also found the lowest rates of anxiety and depression for women in their 30s were for those who drank lightly.

Researchers at the UT Southwestern Medical Center in the United States are seeking participants for a nationwide investigation into pharmaceutical treatments for Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Participants receive medication and related medical care free of charge.

If your community has been hit by a natural disaster, you’re probably trying to make sense of what happened and deal with the stress of the situation. These events create a tremendous amount of stress and anxiety for those directly and indirectly affected. In the days and weeks following the disaster, you may begin to have some of these common reactions.

Our section on anxiety disorders covers obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, phobias, posttraumatic stress, and other common forms of distress. New articles in the section cover children and trauma, as well as providing additional general information about anxiety disorders.

A recent AP report on the benefits of taking a break from technology makes me reflect on the pace of my own current work, as well as on the pressures of the business environment, in which some senior managers try to stay plugged in 365 days of the year.