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Risk Of Heart Attack, Death Almost Doubled By Anxiety
Worried sick: We've all heard the phrase, but now there's new evidence that might really knit your brow. New research shows that highly anxious patients with heart disease face nearly double the risk of heart attack or death when compared to those with a more serene outlook on life.Patients whose anxiety intensified over time were in greatest peril, while those who started out highly anxious but later found inner calm markedly reduced their risk. [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 the Feb. 28 issue of JAMA. (Read More)

More Than 10 Percent Of Adults Abuse Or Become Dependent On Drugs During Their Lifetime
Approximately 10.3 percent of US adults appear to have problems with drug use or abuse during their lives, including 2.6 percent who become drug dependent at some point, according to a new report. (Read More)

Taking Self-Help To A New Level
Dr Warren Mansell spent over a decade studying cognitive behavioural approaches to psychological problems before writing Coping with Fears and Phobias - a Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding and Facing your Anxieties. He now believes that with the right guidance people can apply techniques from CBT at home, and possibly avoid long NHS waiting lists to see therapists. [click link for full article] (Read More)

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