News tagged with social withdrawal


Changes in nerve cells may contribute to the development of mental illness

Reduced production of myelin, a type of protective nerve fiber that is lost in diseases like multiple sclerosis, may also play a role in the development of mental illness, according to researchers at the Graduate School of ...

Neuroscience created Nov 28, 2012 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Schizophrenia: when experience doesn't help social interaction

Schizophrenia is a mental illness that seriously affects social interaction. Recent studies have shown that people with schizophrenia have difficulty in interpreting others' intentions. One of the causes has just been identified ...

Neuroscience created Dec 27, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 4

Playground peers can predict adult personalities

Even on the playground, our friends know us better than we know ourselves. New research has revealed that your childhood peers from grade school may be able to best predict your success as an adult.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 20, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

New targeted drug for treating fragile X syndrome, potentially autism, is effective

An investigational compound that targets the core symptoms of fragile X syndrome is effective for addressing the social withdrawal and challenging behaviors characteristic of the condition, making it the first such discovery ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Sep 19, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Rare genetic disorder points to molecules that may play role in schizophrenia

Scientists studying a rare genetic disorder have identified a molecular pathway that may play a role in schizophrenia, according to new research in the October 10 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. The findings may on ...

Genetics created Oct 09, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Researchers develop drug-like molecules to improve schizophrenia treatment

Researchers at Vanderbilt University have identified chemical compounds that could lead to a major advance in the treatment of schizophrenia.

Medical research created Sep 22, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Folate and vitamin B12 reduce disabling schizophrenia symptoms in some patients

Adding the dietary supplements folate and vitamin B12 to treatment with antipsychotic medication improved a core symptom component of schizophrenia in a study of more than 100 patients. The study focused on negative symptoms ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 06, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Drug shows some benefit for kids with autism

(HealthDay)—An experimental drug for autism did not improve levels of lethargy and social withdrawal in children who took it, but it did show some other benefits, a new study finds.

Autism spectrum disorders created May 02, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Social withdrawal, isolation should be addressed in young

(HealthDay)—Following the Newtown, Conn., shooting on Dec. 14 by Adam Lanza, the question of social withdrawal and isolation needs to be addressed, according to a perspective piece published online Dec. ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 04, 2013 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Daily yoga regimen boosts socialization, mind-body connection, and focus among autistic students

Step one: Mats out. Step two: breathe deep. Step three: assume poses. Step four: tense and relax muscles. Step five: sing.

Autism spectrum disorders created Oct 11, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0