N.Y. teens' mystery illness labeled 'conversion disorder'
It's a term used so rarely that most of us haven't heard of it. Even mental health professionals say they have read about it in textbooks rather than seen it up close.
Jan 20, 2012
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It's a term used so rarely that most of us haven't heard of it. Even mental health professionals say they have read about it in textbooks rather than seen it up close.
Jan 20, 2012
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A new review of previous studies into the long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse has suggested that earlier mental health support for victims would reduce the chances of victims developing psychiatric conditions and ...
Sep 13, 2019
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The scars of childhood abuse and neglect affect adults' brains for decades to come - including their ability to process and act on information both quickly and accurately, new research suggests.
Jan 20, 2016
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Palliative care—a specialized medical care focused on quality of life for people with a serious illness such as cancer or heart failure—isn't likely to reduce psychological distress, according to a Rutgers study.
Feb 24, 2023
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(Medical Xpress)—Teachers in schools across the globe are turning to a new philosophy to help improve the behaviour and well-being of students.
Mar 27, 2013
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Residents of Sri Lanka who were internally displaced during the civil conflict that occurred in their country from 1983 to 2009 have a higher prevalence of war-related mental health conditions that include depression, anxiety ...
Aug 2, 2011
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Cyberbullying may exacerbate mental health conditions among adolescents, particularly teens who have experienced previous emotional abuse, according to new research presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric ...
May 22, 2017
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The number of people diagnosed with a mental health condition is increasing, globally. Diagnostic labels can act as passports to accessing public services and help create communities of individuals with the same label. But ...
Oct 10, 2018
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Schizophrenia and personality disorders are the most disabling mental health conditions to live with, according to scientists from The University of Queensland.
Mar 19, 2021
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Spending time in nature is believed to benefit people's mental health. However, new research suggests that giving people with existing mental health conditions formal 'green prescriptions', may undermine some of the benefits.
Nov 6, 2020
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