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Anxiety

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Anxiety fallout

Published Winter 2020

Amid the fear, isolation, and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health experts warn of a looming public health crisis: anxiety. / Johns Hopkins Magazine

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Battle at home

Published Fall 2020

Facing frequent moves, prolonged family separation, and scattered medical records, military spouses and children face unique risk factors for mental illness / Johns Hopkins Magazine

Colorado River Toad

Pharmacology

Toad venom therapy

Published Summer 2019

Psychoactive mushrooms may help individuals with depression and anxiety, but each trip can last from four to six hours. Enter the toad. / Johns Hopkins Magazine

Intensive care

Post-ICU blues

Published April 25, 2016

Study: ICU stays can increase risks of depression, anxiety, PTSD / Hopkins Medicine

Expert advice

Easing back-to-school jitters

Published Aug 18, 2015

Parents should know difference between normal anxiety, behavior that warrants clinical attention, child psychologist says / Hopkins Medicine

Mental health

You are what you tweet

Published Dec 9, 2014

Analysis of Twitter posts could provide fresh insight into mental illness trends

Study: Anxiety treatment for kids often fails in long run

Published Jan 29, 2014

Less than half of all children achieve long-term relief, researchers say, underscoring need for follow-up / Hopkins Medicine

Alternative medicine

Mindfulness over meds

Published Jan 8, 2014

Meditation as effective as medication in treating anxiety, depression, Hopkins researcher says / Hopkins Medicine