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Greetings, here's what's in the medical news about anxiety relief.

Working Flat Out And Feeling Fed Up
Millions of UK workers are likely to be suffering from depression and panic attacks because they are so stressed out by their jobs. This is one of the key findings of the latest 24-7 survey - a national research project conducted by the Work Life Balance Centre, Leicestershire, UK, and the universities of Keele, Coventry and Wolverhampton. [click link for full article] (Read More)

Antidepressants Safe For Children And Adolescents, Analysis Suggests
Antidepressants are safe and effective for treating anxiety, OCD and major depressive disorder in children and adolescents, according to a meta-analysis of 27 major studies. The findings call into question the controversial "black box" warnings placed on the drugs by the FDA, which say antidepressant medications pose a small but significantly increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior for children and adolescents. (Read More)

Unsafe Sex: Do Feelings Matter?
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), adolescents and young adults currently account for fifty percent of new HIV infections on an annual basis. As a result, ongoing research and information on HIV prevention has become a high priority for this age group. Now a new study reveals that helping adolescents manage their emotions may be just as important as providing them with information on the practical side of safe sex in order to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. (Read More)

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