(Medical Xpress)—Two-thirds of young people surveyed said the use of prescription stimulants is a moderate-to-large problem among youth, according to a new University of Florida study. Nearly 15 percent said they had used ...
Sep 5, 2013
0
0
Children in afterschool programs who have a sense of connectedness with their peers are less likely to report emotional problems, according to Penn State researchers. Children exhibited fewer behavior problems if they perceived ...
Sep 4, 2013
0
0
Problem gamblers are a hidden population among people with mental health or substance abuse issues who often don't get the treatment they need, a new study shows.
Sep 4, 2013
0
0
(HealthDay)—Patients with type 1 diabetes (DM1) have a high prevalence of chronic fatigue, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in Diabetes Care.
Aug 31, 2013
0
0
Psychotherapy has issues. Evidence shows that some psychosocial treatments work well for common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression and that consumers often prefer them to medication. Yet the use of psychotherapy ...
Aug 21, 2013
0
0
Bedwetting affects up to 20 percent of five year olds—the age when most children have learned bladder control—and can result in an array of stressful and embarrassing social, emotional and psychological problems.
Aug 21, 2013
0
0
Americans buy more soft drinks per capita than people in any other country. These drinks are consumed by individuals of all ages, including very young children. Although soft drink consumption is associated with aggression, ...
Aug 16, 2013
0
0
Research suggests that a patient's chronic pain affects a spouse's emotional well-being and marital satisfaction. In a novel study of behavioral health outcomes published in the journal Pain, researchers examined the effects ...
Aug 15, 2013
0
0
Vacations are supposed to be restful, but as we head into the peak season, a Loyola University Medical Center psychologist cautions that vacation travel also can pose risks to your mental and physical health.
Jul 15, 2013
0
0
A new study by psychology researchers suggests that whether parents are gay, lesbian or straight, how well they work together as a couple and support each other in parenting is linked to fewer behavior problems among their ...
Jul 12, 2013
2
0
