Anxiety News And Events

Good morning, how are you? Here's the daily news to check out - and remember to keep in good health.

Taste Test May Identify Best Drugs For Depression
New research has shown that it might be possible to use taste as an indicator as to whether someone is depressed, and as a way of determining which is the most suitable drug to treat their depression. Different antidepressants work better in some people than others. (Read More)

Stress, Emotional Factors Can Affect Progression Of HIV/AIDS, Study Says
Dealing with stress, taking a realistic view of one's health and having good self esteem might slow the progression of HIV/AIDS, according to a study presented recently at an American Psychosomatic Society meeting in Budapest, Hungary, USA Today reports. Conall O'Cleirigh of [click link for full article] (Read More)

Stress And Alcohol Cues Appear To Target The Brain Differently To Produce Craving
* Both stress and "alcohol cues" (reminders of drinking) can produce craving and possibly relapse in alcoholics trying to avoid drinking. * New findings indicate that stress and alcohol cues work on the brain differently to produce craving. * Results suggest that independently addressing the effects of stress and alcohol cues on craving may improve an alcoholic's chances of remaining sober. "Alcohol cues" are reminders of drinking. [click link for full article] (Read More)

Certain Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Appears Beneficial For Female Veterans With PTSD
Using a cognitive behavioral therapy called "prolonged exposure" appears more effective than "present-centered" therapy, a supportive intervention to treat female military veterans and active duty women with posttraumatic stress disorder, according to a study in JAMA. [click link for full article] (Read More)

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