Herbal teas like chamomile, lavender, and green tea offer small but meaningful relief for anxiety. While not a cure-all, they can be a supportive part of a comprehensive care plan.

While SSRIs and SNRIs are effective for many, they have limitations. Side effects, delayed onset of action, partial responses, or treatment resistance all drive the search for alternatives. The review highlights that a broader neurobiological understanding of anxiety is now informing medication development beyond serotonin and norepinephrine.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a far-off concept in mental health care—it’s happening right now. At a recent American Psychiatric Association Innovation Lab, an AI-powered program aimed at identifying biological markers of mental illness received major recognition, signaling that technology is playing an increasingly serious role in how we diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions.