Scientists have pinpointed a brain circuit that, when activated, reduces anxiety without impairing memory. Using ...

Both types of anxiety are amenable to treatment with psychotherapy. What makes children vulnerable to anxiety? Children can be vulnerable to anxiety if they are born with the touchy temperament of ...

Stimulant medications are considered the first-line treatment for ADHD for some very good reasons. Here are 6 things to know ...

The prevalence of diagnosed disorders from recurrent use of sedative, hypnotic and antianxiety medications in adolescents and young adults has increased sharply since 2001, according to Rutgers Health ...

As part of the onboarding process for its mental health game Lumi Nova, 10,000 children disclosed what they were most anxious about, which then informed their treatment programme ... of what might be ...

Shy kids are also more likely to become socially anxious adults, as are children with overbearing ... a diagnosis of social anxiety disorder. Prescription medication and behavioral therapy are ...

When obese children receive weight-loss treatment, the effects last throughout their lives, and their risk of significant ...

Stroke may increase the risk of developing anxiety, depression and related physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach aches in children, especially in 8- and 9-year-olds, according to a ...

apps can be used by the NHS for initial treatment of children and young people with anxiety – at least while more information is gathered. New guidance from the health technology assessment (HTA ...

When children with obesity undergo weight-loss treatment, the effects have repercussions later in life and the risk of serious health problems and premature death is lower as they reach young ...