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Bibliography: Scientific and Medical Articles


This is the list of scientific and medical articles I used to prepare the books and audio that form part of my program. The key references are included in the book 'Anxious but Happy'




General and Epidemiological

  1. Neugebauer, V., Li, W., Bird, G. C., & Han, J. S. (2004). The amygdala and persistent pain. Neuroscientist, 10(3), 221-234..
  2. Dyrbye, L. N., Thomas, M. R., & Shanafelt, T. D. (2006) Systematic review of depression, anxiety, and other indicators of psychological distress among U.S. and canadian medical students. Academic Medicine, 81(4), 354-373.
  3. Mirza, I., & Jenkins, R. (2004). Risk factors, prevalence, and treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders in pakistan: Systematic review. British Medical Journal, 328(7443), 794-797.
  4. Somers, J. M., Goldner, E. M., Waraich, P., & Hsu, L. (2006). Prevalence and incidence studies of anxiety disorders: A systematic review of the literature. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 51(2), 100-113.
  5. Goldfarb, M. R., Trudel, G., Boyer, R., & Préville, M. (2007). Marital relationship and psychological distress: Its correlates and treatments. Sexual and Relationship Therapy, 22(1), 109-126.
  6. Hunter, E. C. M., Sierra, M., & David, A. S. (2004). The epidemiology of depersonalisation and derealisation - A systematic review. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 39(1), 9-18.
  7. Cassidy, E. L., Lauderdale, S., & Sheikh, J. I. (2005). Mixed anxiety and depression in older adults: Clinical characteristics and management. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology, 18(2), 83-88.
  8. Davidson, J. R. T., Connor, K. M., & Swartz, M. (2006). Mental illness in U.S. presidents between 1776 and 1974: A review of biographical sources. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 194(1), 47-51.
  9. Grigsby, A. B., Anderson, R. J., Freedland, K. E., Clouse, R. E., & Lustman, P. J. (2002). Prevalence of anxiety in adults with diabetes a systematic review. Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 53(6), 1053-1060.
  10. Katerndahl, D. (2004). Panic & plaques: Panic disorder & coronary artery disease in patients with chest pain. Journal of the American Board of Family Practice, 17(2), 114-126.
  11. Olatunji, B. O., Cisler, J. M., & Tolin, D. F. (2007). Quality of life in the anxiety disorders: A meta-analytic review. Clinical Psychology Review, 27(5), 572-581.
  12. Mohlman, J., & Price, R. (2006). Recognizing and treating late-life generalized anxiety disorder: Distinguishing features and psychosocial treatment. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 6(10), 1439-1445.
  13. Kessler, R. C. (2007). The global burden of anxiety and mood disorders: Putting the european study of the epidemiology of mental disorders (ESEMeD) findings into perspective. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 68(SUPPL. 2), 10-19.
  14. Middeldorp, C. M., Cath, D. C., Van Dyck, R., & Boomsma, D. I. (2005). The co-morbidity of anxiety and depression in the perspective of genetic epidemiology. A review of twin and family studies. Psychological Medicine, 35(5), 611-624.
  15. Joyce, A. S., Wolfaardt, U., Sribney, C., & Aylwin, A. S. (2006). Psychotherapy research at the start of the 21st century: The persistence of the art versus science controversy. Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, 51(13), 797-809.
  16. Ng, H. M., & Bornstein, R. F. (2005). Comorbidity of dependent personality disorder and anxiety disorders: A meta-analytic review. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 12(4), 395-406.
  17. Balon, R. (2005). Measuring anxiety: Are we getting what we need? Depression and Anxiety, 22(1), 1-10.
  18. Thibodeau, R., Jorgensen, R. S., & Kim, S. (2006). Depression, anxiety, and resting frontal EEG asymmetry: A meta-analytic review. Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 115(4), 715-729.
  19. Vink, D., Aartsen, M. J., & Schoevers, R. A. (2008). Risk factors for anxiety and depression in the elderly: A review. Journal of Affective Disorders, 106(1-2), 29-44.
  20. Spira, A. P., Friedman, L., Flint, A., & Sheikh, J. I. (2005). Interaction of sleep disturbances and anxiety in later life: Perspectives and recommendations for future research. Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology, 18(2), 109-115.
  21. Jensen, P. S., Weersing, R., Hoagwood, K. E., & Goldman, E. (2005). What is the evidence for evidence-based treatments? A hard look at our soft underbelly. Mental Health Services Research, 7(1), 53-74.
  22. Mohlman, J. (2005). Does executive dysfunction affect treatment outcome in late-life mood and anxiety disorders? Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology, 18(2), 97-108.
  23. Ipser, J. C., Dewing, S., & Stein, D. J. (2007). A systematic review of the quality of information on the treatment of anxiety disorders on the internet. Current Psychiatry Reports, 9(4), 303-309.





Brain Studies

  1. Trzesniak, C., Araújo, D., & Crippa, J. A. S. (2008). Magnetic resonance spectroscopy in anxiety disorders. Acta Neuropsychiatrica, 20(2), 56-71.
  2. Etkin, A., & Wager, T. D. (2007). Functional neuroimaging of anxiety: A meta-ana lysis of emotional processing in PTSD, social anxiety disorder, and specific phobia. American Journal of Psychiatry, 164(10), 1476-1488.
  3. Evans, K., Dougherty, D., Pollack, M., & Rauch, S. (2006). Using neuroimaging to predict treatment response in mood and anxiety disorders. Annals of Clinical Psychiatry, 18(1), 33-42.
  4. Malhi, G. S., Valenzuela, M., Wen, W., & Sachdev, P. (2002). Magnetic resonance spectroscopy and its applications in psychiatry. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 36(1), 31-43.
  5. Gittos, M. W. (2006). Toward a better understanding of depression and anxiety: The involvement of stress and tryptophan hydroxylase activation. Drug Development Research, 67(10), 801-805.






Treatments for anxiety

  1. Hendriks, G. J., Oude Voshaar, R. C., Keijsers, G. P. J., Hoogduin, C. A. L., & Van Balkom, A. J. L. M. (2008). Cognitive-behavioural therapy for late-life anxiety disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 117(6), 403-411.
  2. Ernst, E. (2003). Serious psychiatric and neurological adverse effects of herbal medicines - A systematic review. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 108(2), 83-91.
  3. Ernst, E. (2007). Herbal remedies for depression and anxiety. Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, 13(4), 312-316.
  4. Lawvere, S., & Mahoney, M. C. (2005). St. john's wort. American Family Physician, 72(11), 2249-2254.
  5. Bent, S., Padula, A., Moore, D., Patterson, M., & Mehling, W. (2006). Valerian for sleep: A systematic review and meta-analysis. American Journal of Medicine, 119(12), 1005-1012.
  6. Kaltenthaler, E., Parry, G., & Beverley, C. (2004). Computerized cognitive behaviour therapy: A systematic review. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 32(1), 31-55.
  7. Emmanuel, J., Simmonds, S., & Tyrer, P. (1998). Systematic review of the outcome of anxiety and depressive disorders. British Journal of Psychiatry, 173(JULY SUPPL. 34), 35-41.
  8. Bower, P., Richards, D., & Lovell, K. (2001). The clinical and cost-effectiveness of self-help treatments for anxiety and depressive disorders in primary care: A systematic review. British Journal of General Practice, 51(471), 838-845.
  9. Kirkwood, G., Rampes, H., Tuffrey, V., Richardson, J., & Pilkington, K. (2005). Yoga for anxiety: A systematic review of the research evidence. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 39(12), 884-891.
  10. Dugoua, J. -., Mills, E., Perri, D., & Koren, G. (2006). Safety and efficacy of st. john's wort (hypericum) during pregnancy and lactation. Canadian Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 13(3), e268-e276.
  11. Butler, A. C., Chapman, J. E., Forman, E. M., & Beck, A. T. (2006). The empirical status of cognitive-behavioral therapy: A review of meta-analyses. Clinical Psychology Review, 26(1), 17-31.
  12. Otto, M. W., Smits, J. A. J., & Reese, H. E. (2005). Combined psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy for mood and anxiety disorders in adults: Review and analysis. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 12(1), 72-86.
  13. Dhillon, S., Scott, L. J., & Plosker, G. L. (2006). Escitalopram: A review of its use in the management of anxiety disorders. CNS Drugs, 20(9), 763-790.
  14. Ipser, J. C., & Stein, D. J. (2006). Newer anticonvulsants in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (4)
  15. Robinson, J., Biley, F. C., & Dolk, H. (2006). Therapeutic touch for anxiety disorders. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (4)
  16. Ipser, J. C., Carey, P., Dhansay, Y., Fakier, N., Seedat, S., & Stein, D. J. (2006). Pharmacotherapy augmentation strategies in treatment-resistant anxiety disorders. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (4)
  17. Miyasaka, L. S., Atallah, A. N., & Soares, B. G. O. (2006). Valerian for anxiety disorders. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (4)
  18. Kaplan, E. M., & DuPont, R. L. (2005). Benzodiazepines and anxiety disorders: A review for the practicing physician. Current Medical Research and Opinion, 21(6), 941-950.
  19. Pull, C. B. (2007). Combined pharmacotherapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy for anxiety disorders. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 20(1), 30-35.
  20. Pull, C. B. (2005). Current status of virtual reality exposure therapy in anxiety disorders. Current Opinion in Psychiatry, 18(1), 7-14.
  21. Gorenstein, E. E., & Papp, L. A. (2007). Cognitive-behavioral therapy for anxiety in the elderly. Current Psychiatry Reports, 9(1), 20-25.
  22. Stein, D. J. (2003). Algorithm for the pharmacotherapy of anxiety disorders. Current Psychiatry Reports, 5(4), 282-288.
  23. Verdeli, H., Mufson, L., Lee, L., & Keith, J. A. (2006). Review of evidence-based psychotherapies for pediatric mood and anxiety disorders. Current Psychiatry Reviews, 2(3), 395-421.
  24. Stevinson, C., Huntley, A., & Ernst, E. (2002). A systematic review of the safety of kava extract in the treatment of anxiety. Drug Safety, 25(4), 251-261.
  25. Cramer, J. A., De Rue, K., Devinsky, O., Edrich, P., & Trimble, M. R. (2003). A systematic review of the behavioral effects of levetiracetam in adults with epilepsy, cognitive disorders, or an anxiety disorder during clinical trials. Epilepsy and Behavior, 4(2), 124-132.
  26. Baldwin, D. S., & Nair, R. V. (2005). Escitalopram in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 5(4), 443-449.
  27. Le Mellédo, J. -., & Baker, G. B. (2004). Role of progesterone and other neuroactive steroids in anxiety disorders. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 4(5), 851-860.
  28. van Boeijen, C. A., van Balkom, A. J. L. M., van Oppen, P., Blankenstein, N., Cherpanath, A., & van Dyck, R. (2005). Efficacy of self-help manuals for anxiety disorders in primary care: A sytematic review. Family Practice, 22(2), 192-196.
  29. Kaltenthaler, E., Brazier, J., De Nigris, E., Tumur, I., Ferriter, M., Beverly, C., et al. (2006). Computerized cognitive behavior theraphy for depression and anxiety update: A systematic review and economic evaluation. Health Technology Assessment, 10(33), 1-70.
  30. Kaltenthaler, E., Shackley, P., Stevens, K., Beverley, C., Parry, G., & Chilcott, J. (2002). A systematic review and economic evaluation of computerised cognitive behaviour therapy for depression and anxiety. Health Technology Assessment, 6(22)
  31. Ipser, J. C., Kariuki, C. M., & Stein, D. J. (2008). Pharmacotherapy for social anxiety disorder: A systematic review. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 8(2), 235-257.
  32. Hansen, R. A., Gaynes, B. N., Gartlehner, G., Moore, C. G., Tiwari, R., & Lohr, K. N. (2008). Efficacy and tolerability of second-generation antidepressants in social anxiety disorder. International Clinical Psychopharmacology, 23(3), 170-179.
  33. Stevinson, C., & Ernst, E. (2004). Can st. john's wort trigger psychoses? International Journal of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 42(9), 473-480.
  34. Lee, M. S., Pittler, M. H., & Ernst, E. (2008). Effects of reiki in clinical practice: A systematic review of randomised clinical trials. International Journal of Clinical Practice, 62(6), 947-954.
  35. Baldwin, D. S., & Polkinghorn, C. (2005). Evidence-based pharmacotherapy of generalized anxiety disorder. International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, 8(2), 293-302.
  36. Powers, M. B., & Emmelkamp, P. M. G. (2008). Virtual reality exposure therapy for anxiety disorders: A meta-analysis. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 22(3), 561-569.
  37. Nemeroff, C. B. (2005). Use of atypical antipsychotics in refractory depression and anxiety. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 66(SUPPL. 8), 13-21.
  38. Vermani, M., Milosevic, I., Smith, F., & Katzman, M. A. (2005). Herbs for mental illness: Effectiveness and interaction with conventional medicines. Journal of Family Practice, 54(9), 789-800.
  39. Bandelow, B., Seidler-Brandler, U., Becker, A., Wedekind, D., & Rüther, E. (2007). Meta-analysis of randomized controlled comparisons of psychopharmacological and psychological treatments for anxiety disorders. World Journal of Biological Psychiatry, 8(3), 175-187.
  40. Ernst, E. (2002). "Flower remedies": A systematic review of the clinical evidence. Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift, 114(23-24), 963-966.
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  42. Smith, T. B., Bartz, J., & Richards, P. S. (2007). Outcomes of religious and spiritual adaptations to psychotherapy: A meta-analytic review. Psychotherapy Research, 17(6), 643-655.
  43. Deshmukh, V. M., Toelle, B. G., Usherwood, T., O'Grady, B., & Jenkins, C. R. (2007). Anxiety, panic and adult asthma: A cognitive-behavioral perspective. Respiratory Medicine, 101(2), 194-202.
  44. Ernst, E. (2006). Herbal remedies for anxiety - A systematic review of controlled clinical trials. Phytomedicine, 13(3), 205-208.
  45. Sarris, J. (2007). Herbal medicines in the treatment of psychiatric disorders: A systematic review. Phytotherapy Research, 21(8), 703-716.
  46. Witte, S., Loew, D., & Gaus, W. (2005). Meta-analysis of the efficacy of the acetonic kava-kava extract WS®1490 in patients with non-psychotic anxiety disorders. Phytotherapy Research, 19(3), 183-188.
  47. Rosenbaum, J. F., O'Brien, C. P., Otto, M. W., Pollack, M. H., Roy-Byrne, P. P., & Stewart, S. A. (2005). Benzodiazepines: Revisiting clinical issues in treating anxiety disorders. Primary Care Companion to the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 7(1), 23-31.
  48. Spek, V., Cuijpers, P., NykIíček, I., Riper, H., Keyzer, J., & Pop, V. (2007). Internet-based cognitive behaviour therapy for symptoms of depression and anxiety: A meta-analysis. Psychological Medicine, 37(3), 319-328.
  49. Norton, P. J., & Price, E. C. (2007). A meta-analytic review of adult cognitive-behavioral treatment outcome across the anxiety disorders. Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, 195(6), 521-531.
  50. Callaghan, P. (2004). Exercise: A neglected intervention in mental health care? Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 11(4), 476-483.
  51. Zwanzger, P., & Rupprecht, R. (2005). Selective GABAergic treatment for panic? Investigations in experimental panic induction and panic disorder. Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, 30(3), 167-175.
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