About 1 in 5 adults receiving outpatient psychiatric care for mood or anxiety-related conditions in Japan met full diagnostic criteria for generalized anxiety disorder, a 2026 study at 22 clinics found. Most of them had a different main diagnosis on file, usually depression.1 Research Highlights 20.4% had GAD: 83 of 407 outpatients met DSM-5 criteria …
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), a prevalent condition among older adults, may be significantly influenced by physical activity levels. Recent research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) provides groundbreaking insights into how even minimal physical activity can reduce the risk of GAD. Highlights: Minimal Dose for Maximum Benefit: Even low levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical …
The RELIEVE study provides pivotal insights into the effectiveness of vortioxetine in treating patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) co-morbid with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). A subgroup analysis of the observational study highlights significant improvements in patient functioning, depression severity, cognitive symptoms, and quality of life. The findings underscore vortioxetine’s potential as a beneficial treatment …