Different kinds of mindfulness may fight different kinds of anxiety

Researchers argue that, when it comes to mindfulness to help ease anxiety, we should ditch a one-size-fits-all approach.

Washington U. in St. Louis • futurity
May 29, 2025 ~7 min

Temporary anxiety can hamper learning

"The findings suggest that excessive anxiety disrupts spatial learning and threat recognition, which could contribute to chronic fear responses."

U. Rochester-URMC • futurity
April 22, 2025 ~4 min


Traumatic stuff gives ChatGPT ‘anxiety,’ but therapy helps

"The results were clear: traumatic stories more than doubled the measurable anxiety levels of the AI..."

U. Zurich • futurity
March 3, 2025 ~6 min

Virtual reality meditation can ease depression and anxiety

A new study suggests virtual reality meditation can improve symptoms related to depression and anxiety.

Texas A&M University • futurity
Jan. 30, 2025 ~5 min

Caregiver well-being declines over time

The longer people spend caring for loved ones, the more their well-being suffers, regardless of the caregiving context.

U. Zurich • futurity
Dec. 12, 2024 ~4 min

Tips for coping with anxiety this holiday season

Anxiety is the number one mental disorder in the US. Here, researchers share ways to mitigate it during the holiday season.

Barbara Gutierrez - U. Miami • futurity
Dec. 10, 2024 ~6 min

How to cope with election stress and anxiety

An expert breaks down how you can deal with stress about this year's presidential election.

U. Michigan • futurity
Oct. 22, 2024 ~4 min

Some video games benefit mental health for kids and teens

Can gamified interventions help fight the youth mental health crisis? A new report says they can.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Oct. 1, 2024 ~8 min


Your genes may predispose you to anxiety

In a new study, researchers discovered more than 100 genes associated with anxiety.

Yale • futurity
Sept. 25, 2024 ~4 min

Why are so many kids facing anxiety?

The pandemic’s lingering effects and chronic screen time make it hard for anxious kids to stay in school, an expert says, but parents can help.

Jessica Colarossi-Boston University • futurity
Sept. 19, 2024 ~11 min

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