Top 8 Proven Methods to Eliminate Misery and Improve Well-being

Stay up to date with Arthur’s latest columns by signing up to receive an email notification whenever a new one is released. Achieving overall well-being requires two essential tasks: increasing happiness and managing unhappiness. To determine where to begin, self-evaluation can provide valuable insights. The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) test is an effective …

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Feeling Anxious or Sad Doesn’t Indicate Mental Illness

Do you want to keep up with Arthur’s writing? Sign up to receive an email every time a new column is published. If you’ve recently been informed that you have a mental health condition such as depression or anxiety, you are not alone. The rates of these diagnoses have dramatically increased in recent years. A …

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Task Force Urges Action on Anxiety Screening

The US Preventive Services Task Force, a highly influential panel of public health experts, has issued its final recommendation for anxiety screening in American adults under 65, regardless of whether they display symptoms or not. This “call for action” comes as anxiety levels soared during the pandemic, with a particular focus on pregnant and …

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Screening for anxiety disorders in adults recommended by US task force

The US Preventive Services Task Force made an unprecedented recommendation on Tuesday, stating that adults aged 19 to 64 should undergo screenings for anxiety. This new guidance, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, emphasizes the importance of these screenings in detecting and addressing anxiety disorders that frequently go undiagnosed or underdiagnosed. While …

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