News tagged with psychological problems
Shame about past alcoholism predicts relapse and declining health in recovering alcoholics
Feeling shame about past instances of problem drinking may increase the likelihood of relapse and other health problems, according to a new study in Clinical Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psycho ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 04, 2013 |
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Researchers identify promising treatments for chronic fatigue
(Medical Xpress)—Two treatments most likely to lead to recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have been identified by UK researchers.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Jan 31, 2013 |
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New research on military traumatic brain injury
Researchers are making new strides in understanding the health consequences and treatment and rehabilitation needs of combat veterans and other service members affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI). The January-February ...
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Jan 22, 2013 |
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Bisexual men on the 'down low' run risk for poor mental health
Bisexual men are less likely to disclose and more likely to conceal their sexual orientation than gay men. In the first study to look at the mental health of this population, researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School ...
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Jan 02, 2013 |
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Can intuition resolve Christmas gift dilemmas? New research suggests it can help
The clock is ticking and you still haven't decided what to get that special someone in your life for the holidays. When it comes to those last-minute gift-buying decisions for family and close friends, intuition may be the ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 20, 2012 |
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Bullying by childhood peers leaves a trace that can change the expression of a gene linked to mood
A recent study by a researcher at the Centre for Studies on Human Stress (CSHS) at the Hôpital Louis-H. Lafontaine and professor at the Université de Montréal suggests that bullying by peers changes the structure surrounding ...
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Dec 18, 2012 |
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Education can reduce use of antipsychotic drugs in nursing home patients
A new review in The Cochrane Library finds that education and social support for staff and caregivers can reduce the use of antipsychotics in nursing home patients with dementia. Improved staff training and ed ...
Health
Dec 14, 2012 |
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Psychological therapies improve life for children with post-traumatic stress disorder
Children suffering post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of traumatic events, including child abuse, may benefit from psychological therapies, according to a review published in The Cochrane Library. In the fi ...
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Dec 11, 2012 |
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Dating violence in teen years can have lasting impact
(HealthDay)—Teenagers who experience dating violence could be more likely to get involved in violent relationships and have health problems as young adults, a new study suggests.
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Dec 10, 2012 |
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New software to detect overdose risk among drug users
A new e-health tool that could help reduce the number of drug-related deaths in Europe will be launched in Brussels today.
Medications
Nov 29, 2012 |
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A myth debunked: The full moon does not increase the incidence of psychological problems
Contrary to popular belief, there is no connection between lunar phases and the incidence of psychological problems. This is the conclusion reached by a team of researchers directed by Professor Geneviève Belleville of Université ...
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Nov 19, 2012 |
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Australians double their antidepressants
(Medical Xpress)—The use of antidepressants doubled in Australia between 2000 and 2011 and they now account for two out of every three psychotropic medications prescribed, a new study by the University of Sydney reveals.
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Nov 16, 2012 |
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Babies born to stressed mothers more likely to be bullied at school, longitudinal study finds
(Medical Xpress)—Children whose mothers were overly stressed during pregnancy are more likely to become victims of bullying at school.
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Nov 13, 2012 |
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Surgery may spur rise in heart deaths after cancer diagnosis: study
(HealthDay)—New research suggests that surgical procedures, not stress, may lead to the spike in heart-related deaths known to occur in the weeks after a cancer diagnosis.
Cancer
Oct 17, 2012 |
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Psychological interventions could reduce mental health problems after intensive care
(Medical Xpress)—A study by UCL researchers at University College Hospital's intensive care unit has suggested that psychological interventions could reduce the mental health problems experienced by many patients.
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Oct 17, 2012 |
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