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#Caring for Others Cares for the Self: An Experimental Test of Brief Downward Social Comparison, Loving-Kindness, and Interconnectedness Contemplations
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10902-019-00100-2
Those who wished others well (loving-kindness) had lower #anxiety, greater happiness, greater empathy, and higher feelings of caring and connectedness than those in a control condition. The Interconnectedness condition resulted only in beneficial effects on social connection. Although social comparison theory suggests that downward social comparison should improve mood, this study found that it had no beneficial effects relative to the control condition and was significantly worse than the loving-kindness condition.
This brief loving-kindness contemplation worked equally well across several measured individual differences, and is a simple intervention that can be used to reduce anxiety, increase happiness, empathy, and feelings of social connection.
#Caring for Others Cares for the Self: An Experimental Test of Brief Downward Social Comparison, Loving-Kindness, and Interconnectedness Contemplations
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10902-019-00100-2
Those who wished others well (loving-kindness) had lower #anxiety, greater happiness, greater empathy, and higher feelings of caring and connectedness than those in a control condition. The Interconnectedness condition resulted only in beneficial effects on social connection. Although social comparison theory suggests that downward social comparison should improve mood, this study found that it had no beneficial effects relative to the control condition and was significantly worse than the loving-kindness condition.
This brief loving-kindness contemplation worked equally well across several measured individual differences, and is a simple intervention that can be used to reduce anxiety, increase happiness, empathy, and feelings of social connection.
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Caring for Others Cares for the Self: An Experimental Test of Brief Downward Social Comparison, Loving-Kindness, and Interconnectedness…
Journal of Happiness Studies - Several strategies for decreasing anxiety and increasing subjective well-being have been tested and found to be useful, such as downward social comparison,...
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Association of Obstructive Sleep #Apnea With the Risk of Affective Disorders
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/article-abstract/2749521
..In a subgroup analysis, the adjusted HRs for patients with OSA who developed #depressive and #anxiety disorders were 2.90 (95% CI, 1.98–4.24) and 1.75 (95% CI, 1.26–2.44), respectively. Moreover, female patients with OSA had a significant likelihood of prospective development of depression and anxiety (adjusted HR for depression, 3.97 [95% CI, 1.54-10.19]; adjusted HR for anxiety, 2.42 [95% CI, 1.17-5.02]) compared with male patients with OSA (adjusted HR for depression, 2.74 [95% CI, 1.80-4.17]; adjusted HR for anxiety, 1.64 [95% CI, 1.13-2.39]).
Conclusions and Relevance This observational study using nationwide data suggests that OSA is associated with an increased incidence of affective disorder, such as depression and anxiety. Further studies appear to be needed to confirm our findings and, if validated, then studies are needed to explore the nature of the observed association, including potential causality, between OSA and affective symptoms.
Association of Obstructive Sleep #Apnea With the Risk of Affective Disorders
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaotolaryngology/article-abstract/2749521
..In a subgroup analysis, the adjusted HRs for patients with OSA who developed #depressive and #anxiety disorders were 2.90 (95% CI, 1.98–4.24) and 1.75 (95% CI, 1.26–2.44), respectively. Moreover, female patients with OSA had a significant likelihood of prospective development of depression and anxiety (adjusted HR for depression, 3.97 [95% CI, 1.54-10.19]; adjusted HR for anxiety, 2.42 [95% CI, 1.17-5.02]) compared with male patients with OSA (adjusted HR for depression, 2.74 [95% CI, 1.80-4.17]; adjusted HR for anxiety, 1.64 [95% CI, 1.13-2.39]).
Conclusions and Relevance This observational study using nationwide data suggests that OSA is associated with an increased incidence of affective disorder, such as depression and anxiety. Further studies appear to be needed to confirm our findings and, if validated, then studies are needed to explore the nature of the observed association, including potential causality, between OSA and affective symptoms.
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Association of Obstructive Sleep Apnea With the Risk of Affective Disorders
This cohort study uses a Korean nationwide database to investigate whether obstructive sleep apnea is associated with the development of depression and anxiety.
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Association of #Depression, #Anxiety, and Trauma With #Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
..Depression, anxiety, and trauma diagnoses and symptoms were associated with higher odds of cannabis use among pregnant women in California. These results support previous qualitative findings that pregnant women self-report using cannabis to manage mood and stress and suggest a dose-response association, with higher odds of cannabis use associated with co-occurring depressive and anxiety disorders and greater depression severity. However, research is needed to determine the direction of these associations, because cannabis use might also cause or worsen mental health problems during pregnancy
..The health risks of prenatal cannabis use to the fetus are complex and may vary with administration mode and frequency of use; however, no amount of cannabis use during pregnancy has been shown to be safe. Pregnant women should be screened for cannabis use, asked about their reasons for use, educated about potential risks, and advised to quit. Furthermore, early screening for prenatal depression, anxiety, and trauma, and linkage to appropriate interventions might mitigate the risk of prenatal cannabis use..
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Association of #Depression, #Anxiety, and Trauma With #Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
..Depression, anxiety, and trauma diagnoses and symptoms were associated with higher odds of cannabis use among pregnant women in California. These results support previous qualitative findings that pregnant women self-report using cannabis to manage mood and stress and suggest a dose-response association, with higher odds of cannabis use associated with co-occurring depressive and anxiety disorders and greater depression severity. However, research is needed to determine the direction of these associations, because cannabis use might also cause or worsen mental health problems during pregnancy
..The health risks of prenatal cannabis use to the fetus are complex and may vary with administration mode and frequency of use; however, no amount of cannabis use during pregnancy has been shown to be safe. Pregnant women should be screened for cannabis use, asked about their reasons for use, educated about potential risks, and advised to quit. Furthermore, early screening for prenatal depression, anxiety, and trauma, and linkage to appropriate interventions might mitigate the risk of prenatal cannabis use..
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Association of Depression, Anxiety, and Trauma With Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
This cross-sectional study examines the association of depression, anxiety, and trauma diagnoses and symptoms with cannabis use during pregnancy.
#Acne vulgaris and risk of #depression and #anxiety: A meta-analytic review
https://2medical.news/2020/06/21/acne-vulgaris-and-risk-of-depression-and-anxiety-a-meta-analytic-review/
Several studies have shown an association of acne vulgaris with depression and anxiety, but a quantitative review has not yet been conducted.. Forty-two studies were included. We found a significant association of acne vulgaris with depression ( r = 0.22 [95% confidence interval 0.17-0.26, P < .00001]) and anxiety ( r = 0.25 [95% confidence interval 0.19-0.31, P < .00001]). Subgroup analyses and comparisons showed …
https://2medical.news/2020/06/21/acne-vulgaris-and-risk-of-depression-and-anxiety-a-meta-analytic-review/
Several studies have shown an association of acne vulgaris with depression and anxiety, but a quantitative review has not yet been conducted.. Forty-two studies were included. We found a significant association of acne vulgaris with depression ( r = 0.22 [95% confidence interval 0.17-0.26, P < .00001]) and anxiety ( r = 0.25 [95% confidence interval 0.19-0.31, P < .00001]). Subgroup analyses and comparisons showed …
Food & mood: a review of supplementary #prebiotic and #probiotic interventions in the treatment of #anxiety and #depression in adult
https://2medical.news/2020/07/16/food-mood-a-review-of-supplementary-prebiotic-and-probiotic-interventions-in-the-treatment-of-anxiety-and-depression-in-adult/
A bidirectional relationship exists between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract. Foods containing bacteria that positively influence the gastrointestinal microbiome are termed, probiotics; compounds that promote the flourishing of these bacteria are termed, prebiotics. Whether microbiome influencing therapies could treat psychiatric conditions, including depression and anxiety, is an area of interest. Presently, no established consensus for such treatment exists.. .. 7 studies were identified. All …
https://2medical.news/2020/07/16/food-mood-a-review-of-supplementary-prebiotic-and-probiotic-interventions-in-the-treatment-of-anxiety-and-depression-in-adult/
A bidirectional relationship exists between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract. Foods containing bacteria that positively influence the gastrointestinal microbiome are termed, probiotics; compounds that promote the flourishing of these bacteria are termed, prebiotics. Whether microbiome influencing therapies could treat psychiatric conditions, including depression and anxiety, is an area of interest. Presently, no established consensus for such treatment exists.. .. 7 studies were identified. All …
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Food & mood: a review of supplementary prebiotic and probiotic interventions in the treatment of anxiety and depression in adult
A bidirectional relationship exists between the brain and the gastrointestinal tract. Foods containing bacteria that positively influence the gastrointestinal microbiome are termed, probiotics; com…
Increased rates of #eating disorders and their symptoms in women with major #depressive disorder and #anxiety disorders
https://2medical.news/2020/09/03/increased-rates-of-eating-disorders-and-their-symptoms-in-women-with-major-depressive-disorder-and-anxiety-disorders/
Individuals with eating disorders (EDs) have increased rates of major depressive disorder (MDD) and anxiety disorders. Yet, few studies have investigated rates of EDs and their symptoms in individuals presenting with MDD/anxiety disorders. Identifying potential disordered eating in people with MDD/anxiety disorders is important because even subclinical disordered eating is associated with reduced quality of life, and undiagnosed eating pathology may hinder treatment progress for …
https://2medical.news/2020/09/03/increased-rates-of-eating-disorders-and-their-symptoms-in-women-with-major-depressive-disorder-and-anxiety-disorders/
Individuals with eating disorders (EDs) have increased rates of major depressive disorder (MDD) and anxiety disorders. Yet, few studies have investigated rates of EDs and their symptoms in individuals presenting with MDD/anxiety disorders. Identifying potential disordered eating in people with MDD/anxiety disorders is important because even subclinical disordered eating is associated with reduced quality of life, and undiagnosed eating pathology may hinder treatment progress for …
#Meningeal γδ T cells regulate #anxiety-like behavior via IL-17a signaling in neurons
https://2medical.news/2020/09/27/meningeal-%CE%B3%CE%B4-t-cells-regulate-anxiety-like-behavior-via-il-17a-signaling-in-neurons/
Interleukin (IL)-17a has been highly conserved during evolution of the vertebrate immune system and widely studied in contexts of infection and autoimmunity. Studies suggest that IL-17a promotes behavioral changes in experimental models of autism and aggregation behavior in worms. Here, through a cellular and molecular characterization of meningeal γδ17 T cells, we defined the nearest central nervous system–associated source of IL-17a under homeostasis. Meningeal γδ …
https://2medical.news/2020/09/27/meningeal-%CE%B3%CE%B4-t-cells-regulate-anxiety-like-behavior-via-il-17a-signaling-in-neurons/
Interleukin (IL)-17a has been highly conserved during evolution of the vertebrate immune system and widely studied in contexts of infection and autoimmunity. Studies suggest that IL-17a promotes behavioral changes in experimental models of autism and aggregation behavior in worms. Here, through a cellular and molecular characterization of meningeal γδ17 T cells, we defined the nearest central nervous system–associated source of IL-17a under homeostasis. Meningeal γδ …
Relationship Among Sensory Over-Responsivity, Problem Behaviors, and #Anxiety in Emerging Adults with #Autism Spectrum Disorder
https://2medical.news/2020/09/30/relationship-among-sensory-over-responsivity-problem-behaviors-and-anxiety-in-emerging-adults-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/
Despite the highly prevailing rate of sensory over-responsivity, problem behaviors, and anxiety among emerging adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), little is known about the nature of their experiences. While previous studies have indicated potential relationships among these conditions, their connections still need to be clarified. This study aimed to examine the relationships between sensory over-responsivity, problem behaviors, and anxiety.. .. The percentage of emerging …
https://2medical.news/2020/09/30/relationship-among-sensory-over-responsivity-problem-behaviors-and-anxiety-in-emerging-adults-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/
Despite the highly prevailing rate of sensory over-responsivity, problem behaviors, and anxiety among emerging adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), little is known about the nature of their experiences. While previous studies have indicated potential relationships among these conditions, their connections still need to be clarified. This study aimed to examine the relationships between sensory over-responsivity, problem behaviors, and anxiety.. .. The percentage of emerging …
Associations Between Social #Anxiety, #Depression, and Use of #Mobile Dating Applications
https://2medical.news/2020/11/14/associations-between-social-anxiety-depression-and-use-of-mobile-dating-applications/
This study explores associations between symptoms of social anxiety (SA) and depression with participants’ extent of dating app use, self-reported motivations for dating app use, and likelihood of initiating interaction with dating app matches. Three-hundred seventy-four participants completed an online battery of surveys that examined psychopathology and dating app use. SA and depression symptoms were positively associated with participants’ extent of dating app use, and …
https://2medical.news/2020/11/14/associations-between-social-anxiety-depression-and-use-of-mobile-dating-applications/
This study explores associations between symptoms of social anxiety (SA) and depression with participants’ extent of dating app use, self-reported motivations for dating app use, and likelihood of initiating interaction with dating app matches. Three-hundred seventy-four participants completed an online battery of surveys that examined psychopathology and dating app use. SA and depression symptoms were positively associated with participants’ extent of dating app use, and …
Common and specific aspects of #anxiety and #depression and the #metabolic syndrome
https://2medical.news/2021/03/06/common-and-specific-aspects-of-anxiety-and-depression-and-the-metabolic-syndrome/
The associations of anxiety and depression with metabolic syndrome (MetS) are not consistent across studies. Anxiety and depression are highly correlated and traditional methods don’t take the structure of this correlation into account. Our aim is to disentangle the relationship of these emotional conditions with MetS, using bifactor models, modelling both general and specific aspects between anxiety and depression. Methods Bifactor models were tested using …
https://2medical.news/2021/03/06/common-and-specific-aspects-of-anxiety-and-depression-and-the-metabolic-syndrome/
The associations of anxiety and depression with metabolic syndrome (MetS) are not consistent across studies. Anxiety and depression are highly correlated and traditional methods don’t take the structure of this correlation into account. Our aim is to disentangle the relationship of these emotional conditions with MetS, using bifactor models, modelling both general and specific aspects between anxiety and depression. Methods Bifactor models were tested using …
The #COVID-19 #anxiety syndrome scale: Development and psychometric properties
https://2medical.news/2021/05/08/the-covid-19-anxiety-syndrome-scale-development-and-psychometric-properties/
https://2medical.news/2021/05/08/the-covid-19-anxiety-syndrome-scale-development-and-psychometric-properties/
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The #COVID-19 #anxiety syndrome scale: Development and psychometric properties
The central aim of our study was to widen the mental health response to the COVID-19 pandemic by developing and evaluating a measure that could be used to identify the presence of anxiety syndrome …
Dynamic Associations Between #Anxiety, #Depression, and #Tobacco Use in Older Adults: Results From The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing
https://2medical.news/2021/05/22/dynamic-associations-between-anxiety-depression-and-tobacco-use-in-older-adults-results-from-the-irish-longitudinal-study-on-ageing/
https://2medical.news/2021/05/22/dynamic-associations-between-anxiety-depression-and-tobacco-use-in-older-adults-results-from-the-irish-longitudinal-study-on-ageing/
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Dynamic Associations Between #Anxiety, #Depression, and #Tobacco Use in Older Adults: Results From The Irish Longitudinal Study…
Evidence supports moderate-to-large reductions in anxiety, depression, and perceived stress after smoking cessation; however, much of the available evidence has focused on young adults. Therefore, …
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors for #anxiety, #obsessive-compulsive, and #stress disorders: A 3-level network meta-analysis
https://2medical.news/2021/06/12/selective-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitors-and-serotonin-and-norepinephrine-reuptake-inhibitors-for-anxiety-obsessive-compulsive-and-stress-disorders-a-3-level-network-meta-analysis/
https://2medical.news/2021/06/12/selective-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitors-and-serotonin-and-norepinephrine-reuptake-inhibitors-for-anxiety-obsessive-compulsive-and-stress-disorders-a-3-level-network-meta-analysis/
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors for #anxiety, #obsessive-compulsive…
Anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and stress-related disorders frequently co-occur, and patients often present symptoms of several domains. Treatment involves the use of selective serotonin reuptake i…
Genome-wide analysis of 53,400 people with #irritable bowel syndrome highlights shared genetic pathways with #mood and #anxiety disorders
https://2medical.news/2021/11/09/genome-wide-analysis-of-53400-people-with-irritable-bowel-syndrome-highlights-shared-genetic-pathways-with-mood-and-anxiety-disorders/
https://2medical.news/2021/11/09/genome-wide-analysis-of-53400-people-with-irritable-bowel-syndrome-highlights-shared-genetic-pathways-with-mood-and-anxiety-disorders/
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Genome-wide analysis of 53,400 people with #irritable bowel syndrome highlights shared genetic pathways with #mood and #anxiety…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) results from disordered brain–gut interactions. Identifying susceptibility genes could highlight the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms. We designed a digestive…
#Depression, #anxiety, and the risk of #cancer: An individual participant data meta-analysis
https://2medical.news/2023/08/21/depression-anxiety-and-the-risk-of-cancer-an-individual-participant-data-meta-analysis/
https://2medical.news/2023/08/21/depression-anxiety-and-the-risk-of-cancer-an-individual-participant-data-meta-analysis/
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#Depression, #anxiety, and the risk of #cancer: An individual participant data meta-analysis
Depression and anxiety have long been hypothesized to be related to an increased cancer risk. Despite the great amount of research that has been conducted, findings are inconclusive. To provide a s…
#Antidepressants or #running therapy: Comparing effects on mental and physical health in patients with #depression and #anxiety disorders
https://2medical.news/2023/10/23/antidepressants-or-running-therapy-comparing-effects-on-mental-and-physical-health-in-patients-with-depression-and-anxiety-disorders/
https://2medical.news/2023/10/23/antidepressants-or-running-therapy-comparing-effects-on-mental-and-physical-health-in-patients-with-depression-and-anxiety-disorders/
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#Antidepressants or #running therapy: Comparing effects on mental and physical health in patients with #depression and #anxiety…
Highlights•141 patients with depression and/or anxiety disorder participated in this study.•Running therapy and antidepressant medication had similar effects on mental health (remission and respons…
Most #GLP-1 Medications Correlated with a Lower Likelihood of #Anxiety and #Depression Diagnoses
https://2medical.news/2024/02/21/most-glp-1-medications-correlated-with-a-lower-likelihood-of-anxiety-and-depression-diagnoses/
https://2medical.news/2024/02/21/most-glp-1-medications-correlated-with-a-lower-likelihood-of-anxiety-and-depression-diagnoses/
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Most #GLP-1 Medications Correlated with a Lower Likelihood of #Anxiety and #Depression Diagnoses
Key FindingsDiabetic patients prescribed tirzepatide, semaglutide, dulaglutide, and exenatide are less likely to be diagnosed with depression after starting the medication compared to those not on …
Long-term exposure to residential #greenness and decreased risk of #depression and #anxiety
https://2medical.news/2024/04/30/long-term-exposure-to-residential-greenness-and-decreased-risk-of-depression-and-anxiety/
https://2medical.news/2024/04/30/long-term-exposure-to-residential-greenness-and-decreased-risk-of-depression-and-anxiety/
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Long-term exposure to residential #greenness and decreased risk of #depression and #anxiety
Residential greenness is considered a unique and potentially modifiable exposure construct to reduce physiological stress and improve human health. Here this study aims to investigate the longitudi…
Personalized brain circuit scores identify clinically distinct biotypes in #depression and #anxiety
https://2medical.news/2024/07/02/personalized-brain-circuit-scores-identify-clinically-distinct-biotypes-in-depression-and-anxiety/
https://2medical.news/2024/07/02/personalized-brain-circuit-scores-identify-clinically-distinct-biotypes-in-depression-and-anxiety/
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Personalized brain circuit scores identify clinically distinct biotypes in #depression and #anxiety
There is an urgent need to derive quantitative measures based on coherent neurobiological dysfunctions or ‘biotypes’ to enable stratification of patients with depression and anxiety. We used task-f…
#High-fat diet, #microbiome-gut-brain axis signaling, and #anxiety-like behavior in male rats
https://2medical.news/2024/07/04/high-fat-diet-microbiome-gut-brain-axis-signaling-and-anxiety-like-behavior-in-male-rats/
https://2medical.news/2024/07/04/high-fat-diet-microbiome-gut-brain-axis-signaling-and-anxiety-like-behavior-in-male-rats/
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#High-fat diet, #microbiome-gut-brain axis signaling, and #anxiety-like behavior in male rats
Obesity, associated with the intake of a high-fat diet (HFD), and anxiety are common among those living in modern urban societies. Recent studies suggest a role of microbiome-gut-brain axis signali…