Perseverance toward life goals can fend off depression, anxiety, panic disorders

(American Psychological Association) People who don't give up on their goals (or who get better over time at not giving up on their goals) and who have a positive outlook appear to have less anxiety and depression and fewer panic attacks, according to a study of thousands of Americans over the course of 18 years. Surprisingly, a sense of control did not have an effect on the mental health of participants across time.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news