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Is the "D" word in the offing? I have been uncharacteristically plucky about the economy—until today. I have been looking at signs such as low oil (which has declined by $90 per barre...

For individuals with social anxiety, the deck often seems to be stacked in the wrong direction. A new study claims that socially anxious people must improve their performance to break the cycle of social rejection. Researchers from Maastricht University sought to discover the reasons why individuals with social anxiety disorder have been found to [...]

Researchers have identified a group of chemical compounds that slow the degeneration of neurons, a condition behind old-age diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Scientists from Southern Methodist University (SMU) and The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) feature their findings in the November 2008 edition of Experimental Biology [...]

Among individuals living with an anxiety disorder, people often experience physical symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, irregular breathing, shaking of the hands and muscular tension. According to a new study, the perceived magnitude of the symptoms are often not confirmed upon physical examination. The discovery stems from research on 83 patients with [...]

Control of diabetes is difficult for anyone, but especially among patients who are depressed. A new study of older veterans finds that the combination can cause diabetes patients to suffer from higher glucose levels over time compared to those who are not depressed. "Our study shows that depression is a major and important comorbidity [...]

The Mental health Commission has said that an independent inquiry into treatment practices at two psychiatric facilities in Tipperary is nearing completion. The inquiry was set up in June 2007 and ha...

0 posts A doctoral thesis carried out at the University of Granada has proved that patients with serious anxiety disorders (panic disorder with and without agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder or gene...

It seems that Cricket Australia (CA) have jumped the gun by including Andrew Symonds in the national squad for the two Tests against New Zealand as sports psychologist Phil Jauncey reveals that the all-rounder is still not mentally fit.

Washington, Nov 14 : people having anxiety disorders believe that they have more physiological problems than they really have, says a new University of Granada study.

Children who become very distressed by family quarrels are more likely to develop psychological problems.