All articles tagged with #generalized anxiety disorder
UCSF is exploring a novel psychedelic drug, MM120, derived from LSD, which has shown promising results in reducing symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder by promoting neuroplasticity and improving brain communication, potentially offering a more effective treatment than current medications, despite some mild side effects.
A study in China found that individuals with generalized anxiety disorder exhibit deficits in emotional control, including poorer affective inhibition and shifting, which may contribute to difficulties in emotion recognition and regulation. The research highlights specific affective functioning impairments in GAD but does not establish causality.
A new study conducted by biopharmaceutical company MindMed has found that a single dose of MM120, a form of LSD, can provide lasting relief to patients suffering from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), with a 48% rate of remission after 12 weeks and about 65% of patients seeing improvements within three months. The drug will need to go through the standard FDA approval process and will soon enter phase III trials.
Overtalking can be a symptom of various mental health conditions such as ADHD, autism, generalized anxiety disorder, and bipolar disorder. People with ADHD may speak impulsively, while those with autism may struggle with social cues and transitions. Generalized anxiety disorder can lead to excessive worry and a need for constant feedback, while bipolar disorder can cause pressured speech during manic or hypomanic episodes. It is important to consider other symptoms and seek a professional diagnosis for these conditions. Managing overtalking can involve strategies such as using a notepad, speaking in succinct sentences, and being mindful of cues from listeners.
Many parents struggle to differentiate between stress and anxiety in children. Stress is an external pressure or tension exerted on a child, while anxiety is the response to that stress. Clues that a child may be experiencing anxiety or stress include changes in sleeping or eating patterns, irritability, tearfulness, stomachaches, and refusal to go to school. Stress is usually temporary and caused by a specific problem, while anxiety can persist even after the stressor is gone and may involve worrying without a known cause. There are multiple childhood anxiety disorders, each with different symptoms. Children with generalized anxiety disorder often feel less in control and have persistent worry over various things.
Cannabis-based medicinal products have shown promising results in improving symptom severity, sleep quality, and health-related quality of life in individuals with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), according to a study published in Psychopharmacology. The research highlights the need for further investigation, including randomized controlled trials, to determine the effectiveness and safety of these products. While the study provides valuable real-world data, it has limitations such as potential bias and lack of a placebo-controlled group. Nonetheless, the findings suggest that cannabis-based medicinal products may offer new treatment options for individuals who do not respond to current pharmaceutical options for GAD.