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- Identifying Risk Factors For Depression Among COPD Patients22 May 2013, 8:00 am
Patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) typically suffer from depression more frequently than those without COPD, resulting in higher levels of disability and illness and increasing the overall healthcare burden for the COPD population......
- Suicide Can Be Contagious Among Teens22 May 2013, 7:00 am
Suicide can be contagious, especially among teenagers, according to a new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). The research suggests that one person's suicide can influence another person's suicidal thoughts or behavior, and this is particularly seen among younger adolescents......
- Treating Sleep Apnea In Prediabetes Improves Glucose Levels21 May 2013, 8:00 am
Optimal treatment of sleep apnea in patients with prediabetes improves blood sugar (glucose) levels and thus can reduce cardiometabolic risk, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference May 17-22, 2013 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...... - Ketamine Associated With Rapid Antidepressant Effect In Largest Clinical Trial To Date20 May 2013, 8:00 am
Patients with treatment-resistant major depression saw dramatic improvement in their illness after treatment with ketamine, an anesthetic, according to the largest ketamine clinical trial to-date led by researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai...... - Link Between Depression And A Nearly Doubled Stroke Risk In Middle-Aged Women20 May 2013, 7:00 am
Depressed middle-aged women have almost double the risk of having a stroke, according to research published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. In a 12-year Australian study of 10,547 women 47-52 years old, researchers found that depressed women had a 2.4 times increased risk of stroke compared to those who weren't depressed...... - Depressive Symptoms Are Linked To Early Death In Cancer Survivors20 May 2013, 7:00 am
Depressed cancer survivors are twice as likely to die prematurely than those who do not suffer from depression, irrespective of the cancer site. That's according to a new study, by Floortje Mols and colleagues, from Tilburg University in The Netherlands. Their work is published online in Springer's Journal of Cancer Survivorship...... - Depression Doubles Risk Of Stroke In Middle-Aged Women19 May 2013, 7:00 am
Depression doubles the risk of having a stroke in middle-aged women, according to a new study in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. The research, a 12-year examination of 10,547 Australian females between the ages of 47 and 52 years old, showed that depressed women had a 2.4 times higher likelihood of stroke than those who were not suffering from depression...... - Study Of Traumatic Brain Injury, Suicide Risk In Deployed Military Personnel17 May 2013, 9:00 am
JAMA Psychiatry Study Highlights A study by Craig J. Bryan, Psy.D., A.B.P.P., of the National Center for Veterans Studies, Salt Lake City, Utah, suggests that suicide risk is higher among military personnel with more lifetime traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)...... - Depressed Patients Have As Many Goals As Healthy People, But Describe Them In Vague Terms17 May 2013, 8:00 am
People suffering from clinical depression express personal goals and reasons for their attainment or failure in less specific terms than people without the disorder...... - Serotonin And REM Sleep Linked To Depression15 May 2013, 8:00 am
All mammals sleep, as do birds and some insects. However, how this basic function is regulated by the brain remains unclear. According to a new study by researchers from the RIKEN Brain Science Institute, a brain region called the lateral habenula plays a central role in the regulation of REM sleep......
- Insomnia may cause dysfunction in emotional brain circuitry22 May 2013, 5:12 pm
A new study provides neurobiological evidence for dysfunction in the neural circuitry underlying emotion regulation in people with insomnia, which may have implications for the risk relationship between insomnia and depression....
- Antidepressant reduces stress-induced heart condition21 May 2013, 11:37 pm
A drug commonly used to treat depression and anxiety may improve a stress-related heart condition in people with stable coronary heart disease, according to researchers at Duke Medicine.... - For combat veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, 'fear circuitry' in the brain never rests18 May 2013, 7:32 pm
Chronic trauma can inflict lasting damage to brain regions associated with fear and anxiety. Previous imaging studies of people with post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, have shown that these brain regions can over-or under-react in response to stressful tasks.... - Skydiving is never 'plane sailing'17 May 2013, 12:57 pm
Skydivers show the same level of physical stress before every jump whether a first-timer or experienced jumper, say researchers.... - Brain-imaging study links cannabinoid receptors to post-traumatic stress disorder: First pharmaceutical treatment for PTSD within reach14 May 2013, 12:50 pm
In a first-of-its-kind effort to illuminate the biochemical impact of trauma, researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center have discovered a connection between the quantity of cannabinoid receptors in the human brain, known as CB1 receptors, and post-traumatic stress disorder, the chronic, disabling condition that can plague trauma victims with flashbacks, nightmares and emotional instability.... - World first clinical trial supports use of Kava to treat anxiety13 May 2013, 1:57 pm
A world-first completed clinical study by an Australian team has found Kava, a medicinal South Pacific plant, significantly reduced the symptoms of people suffering anxiety.... - To suppress or to explore? Emotional strategy may influence anxiety13 May 2013, 12:33 pm
When trouble approaches, what do you do? Run for the hills? Pretend it isn't there? Hide? Or do you focus on the promise of rain in those looming dark clouds? New research suggests that the way you regulate your emotions, in bad times and in good, can influence whether -- or how much -- you suffer from anxiety.... - Chronic pain sufferers likely to have anxiety9 May 2013, 1:31 am
Patients coping with chronic pain should also be evaluated for anxiety disorders, according to new research.... - Link between intimate partner violence and depression7 May 2013, 11:56 pm
Not only are women who have experienced violence from their partner (intimate partner violence) at higher risk of becoming depressed, but women who are depressed may also be at increased risk of experiencing intimate partner violence, according to a new study.... - Psychological trauma after miscarriage is more likely in women using assisted reproduction30 April 2013, 11:43 pm
Subfertile women who conceive through assisted reproduction are more likely to experience a greater traumatic impact following early pregnancy loss compared with women who conceive naturally, suggests a new study....
- Experts: Rape does not lower odds of pregnancy22 August 2012, 3:39 pm
A woman's chances of becoming pregnant are the same after rape as they are after consensual sex, according to medical experts and published studies.... - Barking mad: Can office dogs reduce stress?23 July 2012, 3:57 pm
If you are wondering how to improve morale, encourage collaboration and limit stress in your workplace -- without spending too much money -- maybe you should consider getting an office dog.... - Code red! App would warn you about angry messages14 June 2012, 9:21 pm
Would it help you manage your stress level to get a warning that the text message you're about to read is your boss or partner chewing you out? The creators of a new mobile app think so.... - As baby boomers retire, a focus on caregivers31 March 2012, 12:27 am
Whenever Felicia Hudson gets overwhelmed juggling a full-time job and caring for her ailing father, she finds solace in a piece of paper hanging in her office.... - Orangutans stressed by eco-tourists26 March 2012, 7:44 am
Gorillas put off their food and stressed out orangutans, could nature tourism be bad for wild animals' health?... - Avoid the afternoon stress-eating binge8 February 2012, 7:55 pm
That foods can soothe, reduce anxiety and boost your mood is well known to anyone who has kept a vise grip on a pint of Chunky Monkey at midnight or dived into the deep end of a party pack of chips at the end of a day gone awry.... - Beat stress for less4 February 2012, 2:34 am
This year the end of the holidays probably didn't bring the usual stress relief; there are still worries about unemployment, a flailing housing market, and a volatile stock market, all of which may be taking a toll on your health.... - Presidents only look like they age faster7 December 2011, 2:02 am
Earlier this year, sociologist Jay Olshansky, Ph.D., watched President Barack Obama return to his hometown of Chicago to celebrate his 50th birthday. In the days that followed, Olshansky was struck by the amount of media coverage dedicated to a single question: When did Obama's hair get so gray?... - Three ways to cut financial stress2 November 2011, 1:23 pm
Are your finances keeping you up at night? Here are a few tips and tricks to break free and relax.... - New Pentagon study finds psychological toll from years of fighting20 May 2011, 12:10 am
A new report paints a stark picture of the toll on the U.S. military of almost a decade of war: higher stress and lower morale....
- Human-like opponents lead to more aggression in video game players20 May 2013, 8:39 pm
Video games that pit players against human-looking characters may be more likely to provoke violent thoughts and words than games where monstrous creatures are the enemy, according to a new study.... - Relationship troubles? Some sad music might help you feel better14 May 2013, 2:14 pm
Consumers experiencing relationship problems are more likely to prefer aesthetic experiences that reflect their negative mood, according to a new study.... - Couples' thoughts during disagreements affect relationship satisfaction14 May 2013, 12:50 pm
People who are unhappy in their romantic relationship spend more time during a disagreement thinking about how angry and frustrated they are, but happy couples coordinate their thoughts so that when one partner has many emotional thoughts, the other has few, according to a new study.... - Why family conflict affects some children more than others8 May 2013, 1:28 pm
New research reveals why some children are badly affected by negative family conflicts while other children survive without significant problems. Researchers found that the way in which children understood the conflicts between their parents had different effects on their emotional and behavioral problems. Where children blamed themselves for the conflicts between their parents, they were more likely to have behavioral problems, such as anti-social behavior. But if their parents' fighting or arg... - Link between intimate partner violence and depression7 May 2013, 11:56 pm
Not only are women who have experienced violence from their partner (intimate partner violence) at higher risk of becoming depressed, but women who are depressed may also be at increased risk of experiencing intimate partner violence, according to a new study.... - Teen girls who exercise are less likely to be violent6 May 2013, 1:54 pm
Regular exercise is touted as an antidote for many ills, including stress, depression and obesity. Physical activity also may help decrease violent behavior among adolescent girls, according to new research.... - Cyberbullying rampant among high school students: Nearly one-third of youths also report playing video/computer games for more than 3 hours a day5 May 2013, 11:37 am
Step into a class of 30 high school students and look around. Five of them have been victims of electronic bullying in the past year. What's more, 10 of those students spend three or more hours on an average school day playing video games or using a computer for something other than school work, according to a new study.... - Camaraderie of sports teams may deter bullying, violence5 May 2013, 11:37 am
As schools around the country look for ways to reduce violence and bullying, they may want to consider encouraging students to participate in team sports, according to a new study.... - Experts to focus on the science of gun safety4 May 2013, 8:32 pm
Pediatric leaders and researchers tackled the complex and often politically charged subject of gun violence.... - Violent video games have lower effects on highly-exposed teens3 May 2013, 2:50 pm
Teenagers who are highly exposed to violent video games —- three or more hours per day -— show blunted physical and psychological responses to playing a violent game, reports a new study....
- RTMS Improves Working Memory In Patients With Schizophrenia22 May 2013, 12:34 pm
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) may improve working memory in patients with schizophrenia, according to a small study published by Zafiris J. Daskalakis and colleagues in Biological Psychiatry in 2013. Patients with schizophrenia received either 20 Hz rTMS over the left and right prefrontal cortex or a sham treatment, and the rTMS improved working memory [...]...
- Oxytocin Improves Social Cognition In Schizophrenia20 May 2013, 12:12 pm
Researcher Josh Woolley and colleagues at the University of California, San Francisco have found that intranasal oxytocin (at doses of 40 IU) improved social cognition in patients with schizophrenia when compared with placebo. Oxytocin is a hormone that facilitates social bonding. Social cognition refers to the way we understand what emotions other people are communicating [...]... - Adjunctive Topiramate Is Effective In Schizophrenia17 May 2013, 12:28 pm
Many patients with schizophrenia do not reach full remission on antipsychotic drugs alone. The anticonvulsant drug topiramate (Topamax) has shown some promise as an adjunctive treatment for schizophrenia. To clarify the results of studies of topiramate, researcher Christoph Correll and colleagues performed a meta-analysis of nine randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials of the drug. They found [...]... - Aspirin added to Regular Treatment Reduces Symptoms of Schizophrenia15 May 2013, 12:02 pm
Most drugs used to treat schizophrenia target dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain. While these are effective in many patients, relapse is common and side effects can be severe. Researchers are looking for ways to target other mechanisms that cause schizophrenia, and inflammation seems to be one of these. There is evidence that a [...]... - Family History Of Alcoholism Predicts Positive Response To Ketamine13 May 2013, 12:06 pm
The drug ketamine can bring about antidepressant effects rapidly when given intravenously, but these effects last only a few days. In a recent study, bipolar depressed patients with alcoholism or a family history of alcoholism in first-degree relatives had a more extended positive antidepressant response to IV ketamine than those without this history, and fewer [...]... - Psychiatric Revolution: Changes in Behavior Are Associated with Dendritic Spine Shape and Number10 May 2013, 12:15 pm
New research shows that cocaine, defeat stress, the rapid-acting antidepressant ketamine, and learning and memory can change the size, shape, or number of spines on the dendrites of neurons. Dendrites conduct electrical impulses into the cell body from neighboring neurons. Cocaine Several researchers, including Peter Kalivas at the Medical University of South Carolina, have reported [...]... - Intranasal Ketamine Helps Some Kids with Bipolar Disorder7 May 2013, 12:50 pm
The anesthetic ketamine given intranasally may help children with a certain type of bipolar disorder. In an article published in the Journal of Affective Disorders in 2013, Demetri Papolos et al. reported seeing marked improvement in a subgroup of 12 children aged 6 to 19 years of age who were nonresponsive to the usual treatment [...]... - New Drug Produces Rapid-Onset Antidepressant Effects3 May 2013, 12:10 pm
We have previously summarized studies on ketamine, which when given intravenously can bring about rapid-onset antidepressant effects. Ketamine is a full antagonist (or a blocker) of the glutamate NMDA receptors. Another drug currently in development may work in a related way. At a recent scientific meeting, researcher Sheldon Preskorn showed that the compound GLYX-13, a [...]... - Ketamine for OCD30 April 2013, 12:58 pm
At a recent scientific meeting, researcher Carolyn Rodriguez presented a randomized controlled crossover trial of ketamine in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In contrast to a previous negative study by Block and associates at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), these investigators found that intravenous (IV) infusion of ketamine (0.5 mg/kg over 40 minutes) was associated [...]... - New Findings On IV Ketamine For Treatment-Resistant Depression26 April 2013, 12:11 pm
We’ve written before about the rapid-onset antidepressant effects of ketamine, an anesthetic that is used in human and veterinary medicine. At lower doses, intravenous (IV) ketamine can induce antidepressant effects in both unipolar and bipolar depressed patients. When doses of 0.5mg/kg are infused over a period of 40 minutes, antidepressant effects appear within two hours [...]...
- Migraine and depression together may be linked with brain size22 May 2013, 8:39 pm
Older people with a history of migraines and depression may have smaller brain tissue volumes than people with only one or neither of the conditions, according to a new study....
- Good marriage can buffer effects of dad's depression on young children22 May 2013, 7:05 pm
What effect does a father's depression have on his young son or daughter? When fathers report a high level of emotional intimacy in their marriage, their children benefit, said a new study....
- Insomnia may cause dysfunction in emotional brain circuitry22 May 2013, 5:12 pm
A new study provides neurobiological evidence for dysfunction in the neural circuitry underlying emotion regulation in people with insomnia, which may have implications for the risk relationship between insomnia and depression....
- Fish oil may help the heart beat mental stress22 May 2013, 3:19 pm
Why is fish oil good for the heart? A new study suggests that this omega 3 fatty acid-rich nutrient could blunt some cardiovascular effects of mental stress....
- Life expectancy gap widens between those with mental illness and general population21 May 2013, 11:41 pm
The gap between life expectancy in patients with a mental illness and the general population has widened since 1985 and efforts to reduce this gap should focus on improving physical health, suggest new research.... - Antidepressant reduces stress-induced heart condition21 May 2013, 11:37 pm
A drug commonly used to treat depression and anxiety may improve a stress-related heart condition in people with stable coronary heart disease, according to researchers at Duke Medicine.... - Child maltreatment increases risk of adult obesity21 May 2013, 2:57 pm
Children who have suffered maltreatment are 36 percent more likely to be obese in adulthood compared to non-maltreated children, according to a new study. The authors estimate that the prevention or effective treatment of seven cases of child maltreatment could avoid one case of adult obesity.... - Genetic predictors of postpartum depression uncovered21 May 2013, 2:52 pm
Researchers say they have discovered specific chemical alterations in two genes that, when present during pregnancy, reliably predict whether a woman will develop postpartum depression.... - Link between childhood ADHD and obesity revealed in first long-term study20 May 2013, 3:39 pm
A new study found men diagnosed as children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were twice as likely to be obese in a 33-year follow-up study compared to men who were not diagnosed with the condition.... - Anabolic steroids may affect future mental health20 May 2013, 1:48 pm
There is a link between use of anabolic-androgenic steroids and reduced mental health later in life. This is the main conclusion of a new study on elite male strength athletes. Twenty per cent of the subjects in the study admitted steroid use....
- Abused Children at Risk for Adult Obesity22 May 2013, 1:45 pm
A new UK study finds that children who have suffered maltreatment are 36 percent more likely to be obese in adulthood compared to non-maltreated children. Researchers from King’s College London estimate that the prevention or effective treatment of seven cases of child maltreatment could prevent one case of adult obesity. Experts analyzed data from 190,285 [...]...
- Home-based Sensory Exercises Can Benefit Autistic Kids22 May 2013, 1:11 pm
New research suggests performing simple sensory exercises at home may improve the behaviors of children with autism. The treatment, known as environmental enrichment, led to significant gains in behaviors among autistic boys between the ages of 3 and 12. Parents used everyday items such as scents, spoons and sponges to perform the sessions, said researchers [...]...
- Helping Workaholics to Help Employers — And Themselves22 May 2013, 12:25 pm
Many believe expanding work pressures and 24/7/365 information channels are expanding the ranks of workaholics. Workaholics tend to live in extremes, with great job satisfaction and creativity on the one hand and high levels of frustration and exhaustion on the other hand. A new Florida State University study provides insight to managers on how to [...]...
- Secondhand Smoke May Influence Child Aggression22 May 2013, 11:50 am
Emerging research suggests children who are exposed to secondhand smoke in early childhood are more likely to grow up to be physically aggressive and antisocial. The antisocial tendencies occurred regardless of whether they were exposed during pregnancy or if their parents have a history of being antisocial, said researchers from the University of Montreal. “Secondhand [...]...
- For Teens, Exposure to Suicide Increases Risk of Suicide22 May 2013, 11:13 am
Emerging research supports the concept of “suicide contagion” as investigators discovered kids who had a schoolmate die by suicide were significantly more likely to consider or attempt suicide. As published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), this effect can last 2 years or more, which has implications for strategies following schoolmate suicides. “We found that exposure [...]...
- ADHD in Childhood Linked to Adult Obesity21 May 2013, 1:32 pm
Researchers have discovered that men diagnosed as children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were twice as likely to be obese adults. Investigators from the Child Study Center at New York University’s Langone Medical Center report the results of the 33-year follow-up study online in the journal Pediatrics. “Few studies have focused on long-term outcomes for patients [...]... - Most Parents Unaware of Teens’ Use of Study Drugs21 May 2013, 12:52 pm
As students prepare for final exams, some will turn to a prescription amphetamine or other stimulant to gain an academic edge. Yet a new University of Michigan poll shows only one in 100 parents of teens 13 to 17 years old believes that their teen has used a study drug. Study drugs often include stimulant medications [...]... - Abuse of Anabolic Steroids Tied to Mental Health Problems21 May 2013, 12:12 pm
A new study of elite male strength athletes finds a link between use of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) and mental health problems later in life. This is the main conclusion of a new University of Gothenburg study recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The study included almost 700 former Swedish wrestlers, weightlifters, powerlifters and [...]... - Practice May Not Make Perfect, But It Helps21 May 2013, 11:32 am
New research suggests it takes more than just practice to reach an elite skill level. In the study, Michigan State University psychologist Dr. Zach Hambrick discovered a copious amount of practice is not enough to explain why people differ in level of skill in two widely studied activities: chess and music. Hambrick believes the findings confirm [...]... - Even Without Stress, PTSD Effects Persist in Brain Regions20 May 2013, 1:17 pm
Emerging research on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) finds that specific areas of the brain may show effects of trauma even in non-stressful situations. Prior imaging studies of people with PTSD have shown that these brain regions can over- or underreact in response to stressful tasks, such as recalling a traumatic event or reacting to a [...]...
- 'We know that kids come home': Families feel renewed hope9 May 2013, 10:02 pm
... - Born into captivity, 6-year-old can recover, experts say8 May 2013, 8:53 pm
Of the four captives rescued in this week’s hostage drama in Cleveland, the 6-year-old daughter of Amanda Berry may raise the most perplexing questions of all.... - Cleveland story sparks hope for parents of lost kids8 May 2013, 9:29 am
Elizabeth Smart. Jaycee Dugard. Shawn Hornbeck. Many parents of missing children repeat these names like a mantra -- each one is evidence that their long-lost child is not a lost cause.... - Scans may show brain changes in Gulf War illness20 March 2013, 9:17 pm
Robert Ward can't work full time and his constant fatigue makes running a distant memory. The Desert Storm veteran hopes a brain imaging study he took part in will start to shed light on why he and thousands of other Gulf War vets suffer such strange symptoms.... - Autistic kids at greater risk for suicide13 March 2013, 11:18 pm
Children who have autism may be at greater risk for thinking about or attempting suicide than children without the condition, according to a new study.... - Police no solution to mental illness, parents say5 March 2013, 10:46 pm
Liza Long, whose mentally ill son first went into the juvenile justice system at age 11, was among parents who appeared at a Congressional hearing to plead for changes in a system that forces them to struggle with police and health care providers to get help.... - Army withholding findings of Madigan PTSD probe28 February 2013, 9:32 am
The results of a months-long investigation into the reversal of post-traumatic stress disorder diagnoses at Madigan Army Medical Center are being kept confidential.... - 5 mental illnesses share common DNA roots28 February 2013, 12:08 am
The biggest study yet into genetics and mental health has come up with a stunning result: The five most common mental illnesses -- autism, attention deficit disorder, bipolar disease, schizophrenia and major depression -- all have a common genetic root.... - Bullies, victims at risk for long-term depression22 February 2013, 12:29 am
Children who were bullied and those who were bullies themselves are both at higher risk for depression, anxiety and panic disorder years later, according to a U.S. study.... - Helping kids after trauma? Evidence thin11 February 2013, 3:08 pm
It’s become a standard line in the sad stories about a violent attack in a school, the suicide of a teenager, or a big natural disaster: Counselors are being provided to help the children with their grief. But, in fact, there's no hard evidence about which methods work....
- Having Both Migraines, Depression May Mean Smaller Brain22 May 2013, 10:54 pm
But it's unclear what the finding might mean for patients...
- Migraine, Chronic Back Pain Tied to Higher Suicide Risk22 May 2013, 10:43 pm
Hopelessness, disability may play a role in feelings of despair, study finds...
- CT Scans Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths, Study Confirms22 May 2013, 10:34 pm
But questions remain about widespread screening...
- COPD May Be Over-Diagnosed Among Uninsured22 May 2013, 3:29 pm
Patients thought to have lung condition were re-evaluated in small study...
- Antidepressants May Be Helpful for Some Heart Patients: Study21 May 2013, 11:41 pm
Emotional stress can harm cardiovascular health, experts say, so boosting mental resilience may be key... - Removing Tonsils Helps Kids With Sleep Apnea, Study Finds21 May 2013, 10:27 pm
Better slumber improved daytime energy and behavior, but not memory, learning, researchers say... - Study Supports Using Low-Dose CT Scans to Spot Early Lung Cancer21 May 2013, 9:44 pm
But expert notes questions about frequency remain... - COPD Patients May Do Fine With Shorter Course of Steroids21 May 2013, 9:25 pm
Coming off meds sooner means fewer harmful side effects, study author says... - Americans Still Making Unhealthy Choices: CDC21 May 2013, 9:18 pm
High rates of obesity, heavy drinking, smoking and inactivity reported, but most people getting enough sleep... - Depression May Raise Low Blood Sugar Risk in Diabetics21 May 2013, 9:15 pm
Experts say biological changes or a lack of interest in self-care might be to blame...
- Migraine and depression together may be linked with brain size22 May 2013, 8:39 pm
Older people with a history of migraines and depression may have smaller brain tissue volumes than people with only one or neither of the conditions, according to a new study....
- Good marriage can buffer effects of dad's depression on young children22 May 2013, 7:05 pm
What effect does a father's depression have on his young son or daughter? When fathers report a high level of emotional intimacy in their marriage, their children benefit, said a new study....
- Insomnia may cause dysfunction in emotional brain circuitry22 May 2013, 5:12 pm
A new study provides neurobiological evidence for dysfunction in the neural circuitry underlying emotion regulation in people with insomnia, which may have implications for the risk relationship between insomnia and depression....
- Antidepressant reduces stress-induced heart condition21 May 2013, 11:37 pm
A drug commonly used to treat depression and anxiety may improve a stress-related heart condition in people with stable coronary heart disease, according to researchers at Duke Medicine.... - Child maltreatment increases risk of adult obesity21 May 2013, 2:57 pm
Children who have suffered maltreatment are 36 percent more likely to be obese in adulthood compared to non-maltreated children, according to a new study. The authors estimate that the prevention or effective treatment of seven cases of child maltreatment could avoid one case of adult obesity.... - Genetic predictors of postpartum depression uncovered21 May 2013, 2:52 pm
Researchers say they have discovered specific chemical alterations in two genes that, when present during pregnancy, reliably predict whether a woman will develop postpartum depression.... - Anabolic steroids may affect future mental health20 May 2013, 1:48 pm
There is a link between use of anabolic-androgenic steroids and reduced mental health later in life. This is the main conclusion of a new study on elite male strength athletes. Twenty per cent of the subjects in the study admitted steroid use.... - Ketamine shows significant therapeutic benefit in people with treatment-resistant depression18 May 2013, 7:32 pm
Drug associated with rapid antidepressant effect in largest clinical trial to-date.... - Depression linked to almost doubled stroke risk in middle-aged women16 May 2013, 8:16 pm
Depression among women 47-52 years old is associated with an almost doubled risk of stroke. Researchers call for greater awareness of depression as a preventable risk factor for stroke among younger middle-aged women.... - Repeat brain injury raises soldiers' suicide risk15 May 2013, 8:39 pm
Suicide risk is higher among military personnel with more lifetime TBIs, even after controlling for clinical symptom severity. Results of the study show that multiple TBIs, which are common among military personnel, may contribute to increased risk for suicide....
- Migraine and depression together may be linked with brain size22 May 2013, 8:39 pm
Older people with a history of migraines and depression may have smaller brain tissue volumes than people with only one or neither of the conditions, according to a new study....
- Good marriage can buffer effects of dad's depression on young children22 May 2013, 7:05 pm
What effect does a father's depression have on his young son or daughter? When fathers report a high level of emotional intimacy in their marriage, their children benefit, said a new study....
- Insomnia may cause dysfunction in emotional brain circuitry22 May 2013, 5:12 pm
A new study provides neurobiological evidence for dysfunction in the neural circuitry underlying emotion regulation in people with insomnia, which may have implications for the risk relationship between insomnia and depression....
- Schizophrenia symptoms eliminated in animal model22 May 2013, 4:31 pm
Overexpression of a gene associated with schizophrenia causes classic symptoms of the disorder that are reversed when gene expression returns to normal, scientists report. They genetically engineered mice so they could turn up levels of neuregulin-1 to mimic high levels found in some patients then return levels to normal....
- Fish oil may help the heart beat mental stress22 May 2013, 3:19 pm
Why is fish oil good for the heart? A new study suggests that this omega 3 fatty acid-rich nutrient could blunt some cardiovascular effects of mental stress....
- Life expectancy gap widens between those with mental illness and general population21 May 2013, 11:41 pm
The gap between life expectancy in patients with a mental illness and the general population has widened since 1985 and efforts to reduce this gap should focus on improving physical health, suggest new research.... - Antidepressant reduces stress-induced heart condition21 May 2013, 11:37 pm
A drug commonly used to treat depression and anxiety may improve a stress-related heart condition in people with stable coronary heart disease, according to researchers at Duke Medicine.... - Child maltreatment increases risk of adult obesity21 May 2013, 2:57 pm
Children who have suffered maltreatment are 36 percent more likely to be obese in adulthood compared to non-maltreated children, according to a new study. The authors estimate that the prevention or effective treatment of seven cases of child maltreatment could avoid one case of adult obesity.... - Genetic predictors of postpartum depression uncovered21 May 2013, 2:52 pm
Researchers say they have discovered specific chemical alterations in two genes that, when present during pregnancy, reliably predict whether a woman will develop postpartum depression.... - Link between childhood ADHD and obesity revealed in first long-term study20 May 2013, 3:39 pm
A new study found men diagnosed as children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were twice as likely to be obese in a 33-year follow-up study compared to men who were not diagnosed with the condition....
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Miss P
December 2, 2011 at 7:01 pm (UTC -6) Link to this comment
Could you add a forums? Maybe have a seperate section for each type of mental health disorder?
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