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technology4 days ago•4 min saved

Gen Z Pushback on AI at Commencement Highlights Job-Market Fear

Graduating students across the U.S. booed speakers who framed AI as the future boon, reflecting a real surge of anxiety about how AI will affect entry-level jobs. Data on the Class of 2026 show higher unemployment for grads, a tighter hiring market, and a big spike in searches for entry-level roles, while Gallup finds Gen Z’s excitement about AI waning and concerns about risks outweighing benefits. Experts say the backlash goes beyond a momentary reaction and signals a broader skepticism about AI’s impact on work and creativity.

via CNBC|

#ai #anxiety #employment

health5 days ago•186 min saved

Global mental-health burden reaches 1.2 billion, led by anxiety and depression, Lancet study finds

Nearly 1.2 billion people worldwide had mental disorders in 2023, up about 95.5% since 1990, with anxiety and depression increasing the most and remaining the most common conditions across 204 countries; the Lancet study also highlights age- and sex-related patterns and suggests the Covid-19 pandemic’s lasting impact and a need for expanded mental-health services.

via CNN|

#anxiety #depression #global-burden-of-disease

world5 days ago•4 min saved

Global mental health crisis deepens as disorders rise and funding lags, WHO warns

WHO officials at the 79th World Health Assembly warn that more than 1 billion people live with a mental health condition—a figure that is rising and remains chronically underfunded, with spending on mental health highly uneven across countries. Anxiety and depressive disorders are the most common, and the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated their incidence. Suicide claims about 740,000 lives each year (roughly one every 43 seconds), with higher rates among men and increased risk for vulnerable groups. Access to treatment is limited (only about one in four people with anxiety receive care), and regional prevalence varies, highlighting the need for stronger investment as mental health occupies a major agenda item.

via Al Jazeera|

#anxiety #depression #mental-health

health5 days ago•7 min saved

Massachusetts pediatric primary care sees 300% spike in anxiety diagnoses over a decade

A Massachusetts study of insured children aged 1–18 found anxiety diagnoses attached to pediatric primary care visits surged 300% from 2014 to 2023, with anxiety becoming a more common label even as total visits declined. ADHD remained the most frequent mental health diagnosis, and other conditions like autism and depression also rose modestly. The authors argue for more mental health training and integrated care in primary settings, while noting the study uses MA insurance billing data and may not generalize to other states.

via StudyFinds|

#anxiety #health #jama-network-open

well-being6 days ago•18 min saved

Science-backed tips to fall asleep faster

Experts share science-backed strategies to fall asleep faster and improve sleep quality, noting that many people fall short of the recommended seven to nine hours due to sleep disorders, anxiety, caffeine, and daytime distractions; practical tips include reducing caffeine and screen time before bed, keeping a consistent sleep schedule, creating a sleep-friendly environment, and addressing underlying stress or health issues.

via The Washington Post|

#anxiety #circadian-rhythm #sleep

wellbeing6 days ago•18 min saved

Short, intense sprint bursts may ease panic attacks, study finds

A Frontiers in Psychiatry study suggests that brief, high-intensity sprinting can help reduce panic attacks and may offer a low-cost, accessible addition to existing therapies for panic disorder, with benefits lasting up to 12 weeks after the program; however, the small sample size calls for more research before broad conclusions.

via The Washington Post|

#anxiety #exercise #health

science11 days ago•5 min saved

Calcium Sparks in Brain's Immune Cells Fuel Anxiety and Compulsive Grooming

University of Louisville researchers reveal that calcium signaling within Hoxb8 microglia, a brain immune cell type, acts as a switch for anxiety and compulsive grooming in mice. Artificially increasing calcium triggers these behaviors, while blocking calcium entry prevents them, implicating microglial calcium homeostasis as a potential target for neuropsychiatric conditions such as autism and OCD.

via Neuroscience News|

#anxiety #calcium-signaling #compulsive-grooming

media14 days ago•476 min saved

Guardian Pulls Hantavirus Story Over Misinterpreted Remarks

Guardian deletes a hantavirus story after clarifying that remarks cited by Spain’s health secretary referred to a separate, unconfirmed case, not the French evacuee who tested positive for hantavirus; the piece had described doctors onboard treating her symptoms as stress or anxiety.

via The Cut|

#anxiety #guardian #hantavirus

health28 days ago•3 min saved

TikTok OTC combo for anxiety sparks medical caution

A viral TikTok claim that combining Pepcid (famotidine) with Allegra (fexofenadine) eases anxiety has no solid evidence; these are peripheral antihistamines unlikely to affect the brain, with limited or no research showing meaningful anxiety relief, and anecdotes are not reliable evidence. Potential risks include fatigue, drowsiness, and drug interactions (e.g., magnesium in Pepcid may reduce Allegra’s effectiveness), so medical advice and caution are advised despite ongoing research into neuroinflammation and COVID-19-related anxiety.

via New York Post|

#antihistamines #anxiety #health

social-media1 month ago•26 min saved

Loneliness and anxiety form a chain linking short-video use to lower life satisfaction

A two-wave longitudinal study of 234 university students found that heavy short-video use predicted increased loneliness after three months, which in turn predicted higher anxiety and, ultimately, lower life satisfaction, suggesting a sequential coping pathway rather than a direct effect. Limitations include self-reported data and a sample mostly of young, female students.

via PsyPost|

#anxiety #life-satisfaction #loneliness

lifestyle1 month ago•20 min saved

When the soundtrack never stops: is constant audio hijacking our attention?

A Washington Post piece reports Americans now listen to nearly four hours of audio daily, and experts warn that constant listening can be habit-forming and may alter brain chemistry; while audio can aid focus, excessive use can resemble screen-time addiction, prompting suggestions to cut back and build silence into daily routines.

via The Washington Post|

#addiction #anxiety #audio-consumption

health1 month ago•14 min saved

Massive analysis finds cannabis medicines not effective for anxiety, depression, or PTSD

A Lancet Psychiatry analysis finds no reliable evidence that medicinal cannabis improves anxiety, depression, or PTSD, though it may help with epilepsy-related seizures, MS spasticity, and some pain. Evidence for other uses like autism or insomnia is weak, and there are risks such as cannabis-use disorder and, in cocaine-use disorder, increased cravings. With Australia’s prescriptions rising rapidly, researchers call for tighter regulation and more high-quality research before routine mental-health use.

via SciTechDaily|

#anxiety #depression #health

science1 month ago•6 min saved

Genetic Clues Tie Misophonia to Anxiety, Depression and PTSD

A Dutch-led study links misophonia to shared genetic risk factors for psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD, using data from major genetic databases. Self-identified misophonia correlated with genes tied to psychiatric traits and tinnitus, with some overlap with PTSD genetics, hinting at shared biology and possible PTSD‑inspired therapies, though findings come from self-reported data in mostly European samples and need broader validation; ASD showed less association.

via ScienceAlert|

#anxiety #depression #genetics

health1 month ago•16 min saved

NeeDoh Fever: Why Teens Can't Stop Squishing

Teens are driving a viral NeeDoh craze—a cheap squishy fidget toy—driven by its tactile, soothing feedback that helps curb anxiety and restlessness; experts say the trend reflects teens’ developing brains and a need for grounding tools amid rising mental health concerns, with online hype and stock shortages fueling the craze.

via SheKnows|

#anxiety #fidget-toys #health

sports1 month ago•177 min saved

Woodland Enters Masters Battling Severe Anxiety, Security Detail in Tow

Gary Woodland returns to Augusta for the Masters while openly battling severe anxiety and PTSD that make him fear for his safety; he relies on a security detail on the course and has described hypervigilance, including a Houston Open win where he fought through fear. After brain-lesion surgery in 2023, golf has given him purpose, but the internal battle persists as he focuses on taking it day by day and hopes his story inspires others facing mental-health challenges.

via CNN|

#anxiety #golf #masters