News tagged with behavioural disorders


Epigenetic changes shed light on biological mechanism of autism

Scientists from King's College London have identified patterns of epigenetic changes involved in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by studying genetically identical twins who differ in autism traits. The study, published in ...

Autism spectrum disorders created Apr 23, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Multiple factors predict repeat suicide-related behavior in youth

New research out of St. Michael's Hospital has found that multiple factors independently predict what makes youth more likely to make repeat suicide-related behaviour.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Apr 03, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Alprazolam and heroin related deaths

(Medical Xpress)—A powerful anti-anxiety drug has been involved in a rising number of heroin-related deaths (HRDs) in Victoria in recent years, according to new research.

Addiction created Mar 04, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Group therapy for Generalised Anxiety Disorder: A viable alternative

Generalised anxiety disorder is no joke for its many sufferers who find their enjoyment of everyday life inhibited by excessive and uncontrollable worry and whose treatment presents a significant cost to the healthcare system.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Memory appears susceptible to eradication of fear responses

Fear responses can only be erased when people learn something new while retrieving the fear memory. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by scientists from the University of Amsterdam (UvA) and published in the leading ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 18, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (7) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

DNA chip for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Is your child like this? "He does not sit still, he makes you crazy always tapping or moving his leg, he cannot do one thing at a time, he is unable to remain seated at the table during dinner, he goes up ...

Attention deficit disorders created Feb 08, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

DNA chip to diagnose attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most common childhood neuropsychiatric disorder. Yet there is currently no tool that will confirm the diagnosis of ADHD.

Attention deficit disorders created Jan 21, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

First study of new treatment for early stage bipolar disorder

(Medical Xpress)—A North West clinical trial of people who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder for less than five years will be the first study of its kind to shed light on how new treatments could be more effective ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Dec 14, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Mental illness the largest contributor to disability worldwide

Mental illness is the largest contributor to disability, according to a report card on the world's health, The Global Burden of Disease 2010 (GBD 2010). The seven papers and two commentaries that make up the ...

Health created Dec 14, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

High short-term risk of attempted suicide in teenagers following parents' suicide attempt

The risk that young people attempt to commit suicide is highest within two years after a parent has received inpatient care due to a mental disorder or suicide attempt, according to a study of over 15,000 teenagers and young ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Dec 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Passive smoking doubles risk of invasisve meningococcal disease in children, study finds

(Medical Xpress)—University of Nottingham researchers have been involved in a new study showing that exposure to second-hand smoke, as well as a mother's smoking while pregnant, significantly increases ...

Health created Dec 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Anger may play larger role in anxiety disorders, study shows

Anger is a powerful emotion with serious health consequences. A new study from Concordia University shows that for millions of individuals around the world who suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), anger is more ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Dec 04, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Molecular knock-out alleviates Alzheimer's symptoms in mice

Researchers at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) and the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) have identified an enzyme as a possible target for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The protein ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Nov 30, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Child maltreatment linked to mental and physical health disorders in later life

(Medical Xpress)—Child physical abuse, emotional abuse and neglect is linked to mental health disorders, drug use, suicide attempts, sexually transmitted infections and risky sexual behaviour in adulthood, according to ...

Health created Nov 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 17 | with audio podcast

Study reveals brain changes in teenage girls with severe antisocial behaviour

Teenage girls with severe antisocial behaviour show abnormal changes in the structure of their brains, according to a study published today. The findings support previous studies in boys that suggested the ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Oct 24, 2012 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast