For patients with social anxiety disorder (SAD), current behavioral and pharmaceutical treatments work about half the time. After weeks of investment in therapy, about half of patients will likely still suffer with symptoms of …
Category Archives: GAD
Moodnotes Brings Cognitive Behavior Therapy to Smartphones …
It's based on the principals of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which is a short-term, hands-on approach used by psychotherapists to modify the thinking or behavior in patients. It has been effective in treating anxiety, …
Ask a North Korean: how do you treat mental illness? | World news …
In an ongoing series, NK News poses a reader's question to a defector who fled the DPRK. Here, the poor state of psychiatric care comes under scrutiny.
Jiu Jitsu instructor helps veterans cope with PTSD | FOX5 San Diego …
The second-degree black belt not only instructs classes, but also helps veterans suffering from PTSD. “Some people preach from the pulpit, some people heal from the doctor's room, and I heal from the mat,” Gallegos said.
Chronic GI Conditions Up Risk of Generalized Anxiety Disorder …
Canadian researchers have discovered that generalized anxiety disorder is much more common among individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Specifically, people who have conditions such as Crohn's disease or …