News tagged with journal of affective disorders
Faith in God positively influences treatment for individuals with psychiatric illness
Belief in God may significantly improve the outcome of those receiving short-term treatment for psychiatric illness, according to a recent study conducted by McLean Hospital investigators.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 25, 2013 |
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ECT can restore quality of life for some severely depressed patients
Patients whose severe depression goes into remission for six months following electroconvulsive therapy report a quality of life similar to that of healthy individuals, researchers say.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 15, 2013 |
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Research redefines 'recovery' in bipolar disorder
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers have developed the first accurate tool for measuring bipolar recovery which takes into account the personal experiences of people living with the disorder.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 29, 2012 |
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Chronic exposure to light at night causes depression, learning issues, research shows
For most of history, humans rose with the sun and slept when it set. Enter Thomas Edison, and with a flick of a switch, night became day, enabling us to work, play and post cat and kid photos on Facebook into the wee hours.
Medical research
Nov 14, 2012 |
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Evaluate children's stress after natural disasters
As Hurricane Isaac nears the Gulf Coast, one may wonder what the impact of natural disasters are on children. Who is most at risk for persistent stress reactions? How can such youth be identified and assisted in the aftermath ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 28, 2012 |
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A walk in the park gives mental boost to people with depression
A walk in the park may have psychological benefits for people suffering from depression.
Psychology & Psychiatry
May 14, 2012 |
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Post-traumatic stress disorder genes identified: Findings could lead to targeted therapies
Why do some persons succumb to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) while others who suffered the same ordeal do not? A new UCLA study may shed light on the answer.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Apr 02, 2012 |
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Depression prevention better than cure
Eight out of ten Australians would radically change their risky behaviour if tests showed they had a genetic susceptibility to depression, a national study has found.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 02, 2011 |
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Panic symptoms increase steadily, not acutely, after stressful event
Just like everyone else, people with panic disorder have real stress in their lives. They get laid off and they fight with their spouses. How such stresses affect their panic symptoms hasn't been well understood, but a new ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jun 20, 2011 |
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