Anxiety Archives

04.29.2019 a close up of a yellow cable

Too Much Time Online

A method for evaluating and diagnosing excessive internet use is yet to be developed, but countries are investing resources to mitigate its effects.

Fellow Oluwatobi Alliyu

04.01.2019 a group of people walking on a cobblestone path

Does My Smartphone Know I’m Anxious?

Researchers used an app to map mobility patterns among undergraduate students to understand how social anxiety symptoms manifest in real-life situations.

Guest Author Laura Barnes

01.14.2019 Hand holding a glowing smartphone in the dark

It's Time for Americans to Stop Sleeping on Sleep

Americans, especially people of color, are significantly more likely to report sleeping six hours or less. Sleeping six hours is the cut off, after which, negative health risks increase.

Guest Author Connor Sheehan

12.03.2018 Two young people sitting side by side looking out at the ocean

Sharing (Anxiety and Depression) is Caring

In a study of seventh graders followed over time, researchers considered how negative emotions might predict the end of adolescent friendships.

Fellow Sampada Nandyala

11.08.2018 Hands holding Bible

Black Church, Black Men(tal) Health

Black churches have the potential to increase the effectiveness of the support they provide to congregants—Black men in particular.

Guest Authors Michael A. Robinson, Natasha LaBalle

08.30.2018 Street sign intersection: Mental Health and Cannabis

At a Crossroads: Medical Cannabis and Mental Health

Cultural acceptance of marijuana is increasing, but cannabis has addictive potential and may exacerbate mental health problems, particularly among adolescents and emerging adults.

Guest Author Nancy A. Haug

05.30.2018 a hand holding a glass tube

Facing the Mirror after Amputation

Initial mirror experiences can be traumatic for individuals who have lost limbs, and trigger a wide range of emotions including self-revulsion, anger, and hopelessness.

Guest Author Wyona M. Freysteinson

05.18.2018 Person taking a selfie in a field

Online Addiction and Mental Health

Access to the virtual world provides teens with opportunities to develop emotionally and build friendships, but, for some, positive social interaction can turn into addiction.

Fellow Erin Polka

03.19.2018 a person sitting on a bench

Local Health Departments Prevent Hospitalizations

Local health departments are well-suited to engage individuals with mental illness due to their low-cost services, high visibility, health promotion activities, and strong community partnerships.

Guest Author Deanna Barath

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