Psychology & Psychiatry
Is narcissism a mental health problem? And can you really diagnose it online?
It's not uncommon these days to hear someone—such as an ex romantic partner or a politician—described as a "narcissist."
Aug 30, 2022
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Mental Disorder
Psychology & Psychiatry
Half of moms of kids with autism have high depressive symptoms
About 50% of all mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) had elevated levels of depressive symptoms over 18 months, while rates were much lower (6% to 13.6%) for mothers with neurotypical children in the same ...
Aug 26, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychedelic drug therapy may help treat alcohol addiction
Two doses of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, reduces heavy drinking by 83% on average among heavy drinkers when combined with psychotherapy, a new study shows. Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School ...
Aug 24, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researcher focuses on how racism and bias influence substance use and addiction treatment
Kicking a heroin or opioid use disorder through a methadone treatment program takes dedication and lots of time. Every morning, often before the sun is up, patients at public clinics stand in line, waiting for their turn ...
Aug 22, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Fast and effective treatment for PTSD in military personnel and veterans
New research reveals posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—a serious and disabling mental disorder—can be treated with intensive daily exposure therapy over two weeks, rather than the typical prolonged weekly exposure ...
Aug 18, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Brain fingerprinting' of adolescents might be able to predict mental health problems down the line
Despite the best efforts of clinicians and researchers for decades, we still do not fully know why some people develop mental disorders and others do not. However, changes in the brain are very likely our best clues to future ...
Aug 5, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Type 1 diabetes linked to higher risk of mental health problems in patients and family
Both children with type 1 diabetes and their closest family members are at increased risk of mental health problems compared with those without the disease, according to a large study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet ...
Aug 1, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Drug misuse and suicidal behaviour more common on the anniversary of a parent's death
Losing a parent during adolescence and young adulthood can be particularly damaging to mental health and well-being. Our latest research has now shown that young people who lost a parent were more likely to be admitted to ...
Jul 29, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How service dogs reduce PTSD symptoms: factors and mechanisms
A new analysis dives into the use of service dogs by U.S. veterans who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), illuminating factors and mechanisms that may underlie the mental health effects of these relationships. Clare ...
Jul 27, 2022
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Health
What to expect when coming off the pill, and five things to do before you do
"The pill" (the combined oral contraceptive pill) has been giving Australian women control over their reproductive health since the 1960s and remains the most commonly used method of contraception by Australian women.
Jul 26, 2022
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