Topic: Anxiety Disorders
Guided Chatbot Intervention Reduces Anxiety and Depression Among Young People in Jordan
A randomised controlled trial in Jordan found that the WHO’s guided STARS chatbot significantly reduced anxiety and depression among distressed young adults at three-month follow-up.
Understanding How Interventions for Youth Depression and Anxiety Work: Report Summary
A new Wellcome-commissioned report examines how and why interventions for youth anxiety and depression work, identifying major gaps in mechanistic evidence, prevention research, and lived-experience integration, and setting priorities to guide more precise, equitable, and youth-centred mental health research globally.
Transdiagnostic Mental Health Apps Show Promise in Managing Depression and Anxiety
A new meta-analysis of 19 trials finds that transdiagnostic mental health apps—designed to address both depression and anxiety—produce small but meaningful improvements in symptoms. These apps show comparable effects to disorder-specific tools and highlight the potential for scalable, accessible support
Google Launches Dual AI Initiatives for Mental Health
Google has launched two new initiatives to explore how AI can support mental health treatment and expand access to care globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
Health Technology Assessment: Virtual Solutions for Depression and Anxiety
Depression and anxiety affect over 1 in 5 U.S. adults. Despite increased screening, access to effective treatment remains limited. In response, virtual mental health solutions are emerging to close this gap by offering accessible, scalable care options. PHTI conducted an
The Economic Benefits of LENS Treatment for People with Anxiety
A recent study funded by MQ Mental Health Research (MQ) showed that a new treatment, titled Learning Effective New Strategies (LENS), which can be administered remotely, could be effective in helping people who experience GAD to recover. The LENS treatment,
Amid Therapy Waitlists, New AI Coach may be Quicker Option
The growth of artificial intelligence has drawn praise as well as anxiety and skepticism. But researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago and their colleagues have found that their AI app appears to be useful in treating anxiety and depression.
Improving Access to Evidence-Based Psychological Care
Access to evidence-based psychological care […] is limited, according to a report commissioned by Big Health and conducted by actuarial consulting firm Milliman.
An Open Trial of the Things You Do Questionnaire: Changes in Daily Actions During Internet-Delivered Treatment for Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms
During online treatment for anxiety and depression, participants reported increases in the frequency of the actions captured by the longer and briefer versions of the TYDQ, as well increases in satisfaction with life, alongside decreases in anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Text4Support Shows How Technology Can Aid Mental Health Care
There is an innovative text-based mental health service called Text4Support that is already having a positive impact on Nova Scotia’s healthcare system, and improving access to mental health care.
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