Clinical and Scientific Citations: Mercury and Anxiety

Neurobehavioral effects of low-level exposure to mercury among dentists

Echeverria, D. et al. (1995)

Dentists exposed to elemental mercury vapor showed higher levels of irritability, fatigue, anxiety, and memory loss compared to controls.

➤ Neurotoxicology and Teratology, 17(2), 161–168.

PubMed: PMID 7778096

Psychological effects of low exposure to mercury vapor in dental workers

Ngim CH et al. (1992)

Chronic exposure led to nervousness, difficulty sleeping, memory problems, and mood changes.

➤ Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 49(11), 782–790.

PubMed: PMID 1463206

A review of mercury exposure and health effects

Clarkson, TW & Magos, L. (2006)

The review highlights mercury’s ability to cause subtle neuropsychiatric effects, including anxiety, depression, and memory loss, particularly from chronic, low-dose exposure.

➤ Critical Reviews in Toxicology, 36(8), 609–662.

DOI: 10.1080/10408440600845619

Case Report: Panic Disorder and Mercury Exposure

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2003–2006, IAOMT database)

Case studies reported resolution of panic attacks and anxiety after mercury amalgam removal and chelation therapy in sensitive individuals.

Note: This refers to case studies from the IAOMT database, potentially reported in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health between 2003-2006. For more information, you may explore: IAOMT Resources or IJERPH Archives (search archives for the 2003-2006 period).

Effects of mercury exposure on the human endocrine system

Tan, SW et al. (2009)

Mercury interferes with thyroid and adrenal function, potentially leading to nervousness, panic, and systemic dysregulation.

➤ Environmental Health Perspectives, 117(9), 1372–1378.

PubMed: PMID 19750103

📋 Diagnostic Checklist: Mercury-Related Anxiety or Panic Symptoms

Use this as a clinical screening tool for individuals with unexplained anxiety, especially when standard psychiatric interventions are ineffective.

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