Up to half of pregnant women in SA ‘suffer depression or anxiety’

Up to half of pregnant women in SA ‘suffer depression or anxiety’

The South African Society of Psychiatrists (Sasop) says between 16% and 50% of women in South…

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Anxiety isn’t always about overthinking: It is a misfiring brain and a nervous system on overdrive, warns doctor |

Anxiety isn’t always about overthinking: It is a misfiring brain and a nervous system on overdrive, warns doctor |

People love to say anxiety is just worry. Or fear. Or overthinking. Like it’s something you…

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A Randomized Controlled Trial to Prevent Postpartum Anxiety Disorders

A Randomized Controlled Trial to Prevent Postpartum Anxiety Disorders

Abstract Objective: Postpartum anxiety is common, often underrecognized, and associated with numerous negative outcomes for both…

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The effect of mental health-based self-care model counseling on anxiety and depression in women with gestational diabetes: a randomized clinical trial | BMC Psychiatry

The effect of mental health-based self-care model counseling on anxiety and depression in women with gestational diabetes: a randomized clinical trial | BMC Psychiatry

OuYang H, Chen B, Abdulrahman A-M, Li L, Wu N. Associations between gestational diabetes and anxiety…

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Scientists reverse anxiety by rebalancing the brain

Scientists reverse anxiety by rebalancing the brain

A research team at the Institute for Neurosciences (IN), led by Juan Lerma, has uncovered how…

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Stress during pregnancy may increase anxiety risk

Stress during pregnancy may increase anxiety risk

Stress during pregnancy may rewire a baby’s brain for anxiety, a new study found. Adverse prenatal…

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Infection or stressful events during pregnancy may increase anxiety risk in offspring

Infection or stressful events during pregnancy may increase anxiety risk in offspring

Increased risk for anxiety may begin before birth, shaped by infection or stressful events during pregnancy,…

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Inflammation during pregnancy may prime offspring for anxiety

Inflammation during pregnancy may prime offspring for anxiety

The dense bands of neurons pictured are the two blades of the dentate gyrus of the…

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The association between prenatal maternal anxiety, infant brain volumes, and temperament during the COVID-19 pandemic

The association between prenatal maternal anxiety, infant brain volumes, and temperament during the COVID-19 pandemic

Groulx T, Bagshawe M, Giesbrecht G, Tomfohr-Madsen L, Hetherington E, Lebel CA. Prenatal care disruptions and…

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Paternal anxiety during pregnancy and infancy linked to children’s mental health risks

Paternal anxiety during pregnancy and infancy linked to children’s mental health risks

Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and…

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