Memory, attention and creativity represent three different cognitive domains, which are
interconnected and contribute the “mental performance” of an individual. Modern …

This narrative review gathers together a range of international experts to critically appraise
the existing trial-based evidence relating to the efficacy and tolerability of pharmacotherapy …

Defensive behaviors are a set of responses to threat stimuli and situations that have evolved
on the basis of their adaptiveness in reducing harm to the threatened organism. These …

BackgroundThe importance of the neurotransmitter serotonin (5-HT) in the pathophysiology
of anxiety is well known. A key role for postsynaptic 5-HT1A receptors has recently been …

BackgroundEarly worsening of anxiety, agitation and irritability are thought to be common
among people commencing antidepressants, especially for anxiety disorders. This …

Developing meta-analytic methods is an important goal for psychological science. When
there are few studies in particular, commonly used methods have several limitations, most …

Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is a highly prevalent and often disabling disorder. This paper
reviews the pharmacological treatment of SAD based on published placebo-controlled …

Background Anxiety disorders are a potentially disabling group of disorders that frequently
co‐occur with alcohol use disorders. Comorbid anxiety and alcohol use disorders are …

A consensus group consisting of 36 experts representing 20 leading German specialist
societies and patient self-help organizations developed evidence-based recommendations …

Anxiety and depression are devastating mental illnesses that are a significant public health
concern. Selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors are the first-line treatment strategy for these …