Autism spectrum disorders
No oxytocin benefit for autism
The so-called trust hormone, oxytocin, may not improve the symptoms of children with autism, a large study led by UNSW researchers has found.
Jul 18, 2013
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Attention deficit disorders
More sleep may help teens with ADHD focus and organize
Teenagers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may benefit from more sleep to help them focus, plan and control their emotions. The findings—the first of their kind in young people with ADHD—will be presented ...
Apr 8, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Concerning' findings emphasize importance of depression screening
University of Queensland researchers are calling for screening of perinatal depression (PND) for all women during pregnancy, after finding women with persistent depression are at high risk of developing the condition.
Aug 18, 2022
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Cardiology
Stress linked to worse outcomes for young women with heart disease
Stress is much more harmful for young and middle-aged women with cardiovascular disease than for other patients, new research indicates.
Aug 6, 2019
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Neuroscience
Sleep mechanism identified that plays role in emotional memory
(Medical Xpress)—Sleep researchers from University of California campuses in Riverside and San Diego have identified the sleep mechanism that enables the brain to consolidate emotional memory and found that a popular prescription ...
Jun 13, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Panic attacks aren't necessarily a reason to panic: they are your body's way of responding to stress
Panic attacks typically occur when a person is under stress. The stress can be physical, like being run down, or emotional, like a significant life change.
Mar 12, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
CBT lessons in primary school reduce anxiety in children
Introducing lessons in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in primary schools would significantly reduce anxiety levels among 9 – 10 year olds, according to new research published today (Wednesday) in The Lancet Psychiatry.
Jul 16, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds sex differences in mental illness
When it comes to mental illness, the sexes are different: Women are more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety or depression, while men tend toward substance abuse or antisocial disorders, according to a new study published ...
Aug 18, 2011
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Attention deficit disorders
Holidays can be tough on kids with ADHD, anxiety: Some tips for parents
Kids with emotional problems or ADHD can find the holidays a very challenging time, as all the routines that provide a sense of order are jumbled in a whirl of activities.
Dec 21, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Struggling with positive thinking? Research shows negative moods can actually be useful
As psychiatry, which uses medical and biological methods to treat mental disorders, has largely overtaken psychotherapy, which relies on non-biological approaches such as conversation and counseling, psychotherapists have ...
Jun 28, 2022
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