Panic Disorder and Anxiety

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What Works in Preventing the Development of Depression and Anxiety in Children

Mental health problems have been increasingly recognized as one of the most significant health concerns for children and adolescents in developed countries. But the quality of existing evaluations can make drawing conclusions about what works in preventing the development of anxiety and/or depression in children difficult.

Michaela Bruckmayer

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Childhood Trauma Is More Common Than You Think. This School-Based Intervention Can Help

A program developed at RAND helps children exposed to trauma confront and subdue their stress and anxiety. The program grew out of the 1990s street violence of South Los Angeles and has since helped kids from Newtown to Fukushima. Researchers are tailoring this intervention for children in Puerto Rico whose lives were upended by hurricanes.

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Thinking Outside the Box to Find Solutions to Mental Health Problems

Many innovative ways to deliver mental health services in the UK aim to benefit individuals, industry, government, and the economy.

Christian Van Stolk, Joanna Hofman @JoannaBHofman

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How to Sleep in Heavenly Peace This Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time when people try to do too much. And that often leads to stress and worry, which can be the enemies of a good night's sleep. Here are a few tricks to help manage the episodic bouts of insomnia that are common during the holidays.

Wendy M. Troxel @wendytroxel

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Under Pressure: How Europe Manages Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace

During an economic downturn, employers are unlikely to put the mental health of their workers at the top of the agenda. But it is precisely in these circumstances that employers cannot afford to ignore the mental well-being of employees.

Christian Van Stolk