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Panic Disorder and Anxiety

Report

An Empirical Assessment of the U.S. Army's Enlistment Waiver Policies: An Examination in Light of Emerging Societal Trends in Behavioral Health and the Legalization of Marijuana

This report documents an analysis of the performance of U.S. Army recruits who receive waivers, as well as those with a documented history of marijuana, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, depression, or anxiety.

Mar 11, 2021
Journal Article

Children and Mental Health: Preventive Approaches to Anxiety and Depression

This research note summarises findings from twelve systematic reviews and meta-analyses on interventions aimed at preventing the development of anxiety and depression in children.

Feb 10, 2021
Commentary

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.

Feb 9, 2021
Journal Article

Exposure to the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Associated Resource Loss, and Long-Term Mental and Behavioral Outcomes

The aim of this study was to assess the long-term mental and behavioral health outcomes of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill of residents in the Gulf Coast and to identify populations that may be particularly vulnerable to future disasters.

Sep 16, 2020
Journal Article

Do Recent Experiences of Sexual Violence and Co-Occurring Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Predict Poorer Functioning One Year Later During the Transition to Young Adulthood?

This study suggests that past year experiences of sexual violence, along with concurrent depression and anxiety symptoms, can affect functioning across a variety of health domains one year later during early young adulthood.

May 19, 2020
Journal Article

Psychological Symptoms Among Frontline Healthcare Workers During COVID-19 Outbreak in Wuhan

To examine the psychosocial impact of COVID-19 on frontline healthcare workers in Wuhan, we collected data between February 13-17, 2020 through a smartphone-based survey.

May 12, 2020
Research Brief

Improving Behavioral Health Treatment Outcomes for U.S. Army Personnel: Predictors of Treatment Outcomes

In this brief, RAND researchers, in support of Army efforts to provide the highest-quality behavioral health care possible, identify factors associated with changes in outcomes for soldiers who receive Army behavioral health specialty care.

Feb 3, 2020
Report

Improving Behavioral Health Care for U.S. Army Personnel: Identifying Predictors of Treatment Outcomes

This report identifies factors associated with changes in outcomes for soldiers who received Army behavioral health specialty care and provides recommendations to improve care and outcomes for posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety.

Feb 3, 2020
Report

The Use of Technology to Augment Clinical Care in Depression and Anxiety Disorders: An Evidence Map

This evidence map provides an overview of the existing research evaluating technology in depression and anxiety care and documents upcoming research to evaluate the role of technology to support clinical care.

Aug 15, 2019
Research Brief

How to Improve Mental Health Care for Veterans

Veterans, especially those who deployed overseas, face elevated risks of mental health conditions. Those who have served since 9/11 are particularly vulnerable. About one in five experiences mental health problems. Are veterans getting the high-quality care that they need?

Aug 13, 2019
Journal Article

PTSD Symptoms Are Differentially Associated with General Distress and Physiological Arousal: Implications for the Conceptualization and Measurement of PTSD

Relations between PTSD symptom clusters and PTSD symptoms were examined with respect to general distress and physiological arousal.

Aug 13, 2019
Essay

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.

Apr 23, 2019
Tool

Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools

Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools, or CBITS, helps students who have experienced significant trauma. The program focuses on decreasing symptoms related to trauma exposure, managing stress and anxiety, and building peer and caregiver support.

Nov 15, 2018
Journal Article

SOVA: Design of a Stakeholder Informed Social Media Website for Depressed Adolescents and Their Parents

An online behavioral intervention for depressed adolescents and parents includes two moderated social media websites (one for adolescents, one for parents); both use similar content and both leverage the benefits of social media tools.

Jun 28, 2018
Research Brief

Mental and Emotional Health Among U.S. Active-Duty Service Members

The 2015 Health Related Behaviors Survey asked active-duty service members about mental health indicators, social and emotional factors associated with mental health, sexual assault and physical abuse history, non-suicidal self-injury, suicidality, and use of mental health services.

Jun 21, 2018
Report

Charting Progress: U.S. Military Non-Medical Counseling Programs

This chartbook summarizes findings from an evaluation of two programs offered by the DoD that provide solution-focused counseling for common personal and family issues to members of the active and reserve components of the U.S. military and their families.

Apr 27, 2018
Journal Article

Cultural Influences on Mental Health Symptoms in a Primary Care Sample of Latinx Patients

Latinx have similar diagnostic profiles to non-Latinx whites when entering treatment for anxiety, but cultural differences in patient perceptions and expression of symptoms may shape providers' conceptualization and decisionmaking when working with Latinx.

Apr 18, 2018
Journal Article

Benefits and Harms of Cranial Electrical Stimulation for Chronic Painful Conditions, Depression, Anxiety, and Insomnia: A Systematic Review

There is insufficient evidence that cranial electronic stimulation has clinically important effects on fibromyalgia, headache, neuromusculoskeletal pain, joint pain, depression, or insomnia; low-strength evidence suggests a modest benefit for anxiety and depression.

Mar 22, 2018
Infographic

Helping Military Families: A Look at Non-Medical Counseling Programs in the U.S. Military

A recent evaluation of the military's non-medical counseling programs suggests that they help military personnel and their families. Participants gave the programs favorable ratings, and most reported improvement over a three-month period.

Jan 16, 2018
Report

An Evaluation of U.S. Military Non-Medical Counseling Programs

This report evaluates two programs offered by the U.S. Department of Defense that provide solution-focused counseling for common personal and family issues to members of the active and reserve components of the U.S. military and their families.

Oct 23, 2017

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RAND Topic:
Panic Disorder and Anxiety

Topic Synonyms:
Panic Attacks