Expert: Only half of people with social anxiety seek treatment

A new book digs into how social anxiety can limit friendships and lead to loneliness and depression.

Iqbal Pittalwala - UC Riverside • futurity
Aug. 22, 2024 ~6 min

Placebos cut stress, anxiety, and depression

Placebos given with people fully knowing they are placebos, effectively manage stress—even when the they are administered remotely.

Michigan State • futurity
Aug. 20, 2024 ~4 min


How does uncertainty ratchet up anxiety?

Not knowing when something will happen can cause anxiety, but until now we didn't have any idea why. New research digs in.

Andy Fell-UC Davis • futurity
July 8, 2024 ~5 min

6 tips to help your kid sleep better

A new poll sheds light on parents' bedtime battles to get their kids to sleep. An expert breaks down the findings and offers tips.

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
June 17, 2024 ~10 min

Service dogs ease veterans’ PTSD symptoms

Veterans with service dogs have fewer PTSD symptoms, lower anxiety, and depression, and a higher quality of life, researchers find.

Logan Burtch-Buus-Arizona • futurity
June 5, 2024 ~12 min

Can hugging a cow ease depression and anxiety?

Cow cuddling—or cow hugging as it’s sometimes called—may be an effective form of animal-assisted therapy, researchers report.

Robert Polner-NYU • futurity
May 23, 2024 ~4 min

Brain stimulation fights depression and anxiety in older adults

A noninvasive brain stimulation treatment shows promise for improving depression and anxiety in older adults.

Jill Pease-Florida • futurity
April 10, 2024 ~6 min

How to calm your kids’ travel anxiety

Recent travel-related disasters may have children feeling anxious. An expert offers some tips to calm their fears.

Christopher Munoz-Syracuse U. • futurity
April 5, 2024 ~4 min


Wildfires can boost anxiety-related visits to the ER

A new study shows an association between proximity to wildfires and increased anxiety-related emergency department visits.

Rob Spahr-Emory • futurity
Feb. 20, 2024 ~5 min

Blood pressure drug lowers anxiety in people with autism

The blood pressure drug propranolol can help kids and young adults with autism spectrum disorder who struggle with anxiety, a study finds.

Brian Consiglio-U. Missouri • futurity
Jan. 25, 2024 ~4 min

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