Psychology & Psychiatry
How thoughts and behaviour affect mood
The mood swings of people with bipolar disorder are influenced by their thoughts according to researchers.
Jan 13, 2015
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Neuroscience
Networks of the brain reflect the individual gender identity
Our sense of belonging to the male or female gender is an inherent component of the human identity perception. As a general rule, gender identity and physical sex coincide. If this is not the case, one refers to trans-identity ...
Jan 8, 2015
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Researchers explore new approach for treating Alzheimer's disease
It is estimated that about 35 million people worldwide currently suffer from dementia and it is expected that the number will increase to 135 million by the year 2050. The disease is already one of the most common health ...
Dec 8, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Traumatic stress may affect DNA, but psychotherapy may heal it
A new study published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics for the first time demonstrates that traumatic stress may induce DNA breakage, but psychotherapy may heal it. Previous research reveals an association ...
Oct 23, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Talking therapies can harm too – here's what to look out for
People seeking therapy should always talk to a practitioner who provides good quality treatment that's appropriate to their needs. Because research shows that even the innocuous-sounding "talking therapies" (essentially counselling ...
Aug 14, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
L-dopa medication could be helpful in the treatment of phobias and PTSD
A drug used to treat Parkinson's disease could also help people with phobias or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Scientists of the Translational Neurosciences (FTN) Research Center at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz ...
Jul 10, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Does depression require hospitalization?
A study published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics has analyzed the difference between day hospital and inpatient stay in depression. Depending on the severity of depression, patients may be treated ...
Jul 7, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Expertise in psychotherapy is difficult to define
It has been said that psychotherapy is a field in which expertise does not exist. A University of Kansas professor has co-authored an article stating that while the concept has validity, there are ways psychotherapists, even ...
Feb 26, 2014
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Addiction
Treating alcohol dependence: Medication plus therapy leads to longer abstinence
Alcohol treatment that incorporates a stepped-care rationale, in which services are escalated, appears to increase the overall efficacy of the treatment regimen. However, in countries such as Germany and the U.S., medication ...
Nov 19, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Largest therapy trial worldwide: Psychotherapy treats anorexia effectively
A large-scale study has now shown that adult women with anorexia whose disorder is not too severe can be treated successfully on an out-patient basis. Even after conclusion of therapy, they continue to make significant weight ...
Oct 21, 2013
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