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Mental HealthShe Works Hard for Her Money
Generalized anxiety disorder in low income moms more related to poverty than mental issues
Mental HealthA Moment of Awe Can Stop Time
Awe inspiring moments expand our sense of time and increase temporary life satisfaction
Mental HealthEating Disorders, Drinking and Drug Use
Substance abuse can coincide with eating disorders
Mental HealthMemory Loss: When Should you Report it?
Cognitive impairment issues should be discussed with doctors
Mental HealthReducing Depression in Elderly Patients
Depression in older primary care patients may benefit from doctor education
Mental HealthRisks Related to Mild Memory Problems
Amnestic mild cognitive impairment and dementia carry elevated risks of death
Mental HealthPreventing Teen Violence
Mentoring and group counseling significantly lowered urban teen crime rates
Mental HealthRisky Behavior and PTSD Go Hand in Hand
PTSD veterans more likely to engage in aggressive driving and unprotected sex
Mental HealthChildhood Abuse & Adult Smoking
Smoking cessation efforts may be more effective if childhood trauma is factored in
Mental HealthNCAA Athletes & Concussions
Traumatic brain injuries finally recorded by NCAA athletic programs
Mental HealthSchizophrenia & Substance Abuse
Substance use disorders in schizophrenics has a new report to show latest stats
Mental HealthDepression and Substance Abuse
Chronic pain patients with depressive symptoms may be at risk for substance misuse
Mental HealthToo Many Carbs Bad for the Brain
Dementia risk was increased for elderly people who got most of their calories from carbs
Mental HealthFinancial Strain & Child Abuse
Physical abuse and head injury rates higher in tougher financial times
Mental HealthFacebook Use Isn’t a Sign of Depression
Depression and social networking site usage are not necessarily linked
Mental HealthBabies' Brains Hindered by Alcohol
Fetal alcohol syndrome may cause only developmental problems without physical symptoms
Mental HealthLoving Environment is Necessary for Kids
Physical and psychological neglect of children may have long lasting impact
Mental HealthParents Defy Gloomy Medical Predictions
Trisomy 13 and 18 children and their parents lead rewarding lives
Mental HealthKeeping Dementia Patients Safe at Home
Alzheimers patients were more likely to keep living at home with a targeted intervention
Mental HealthPolice Stress is Unhealthy
Stress of police work may increase risk of metabolic syndrome and other serious conditions
Mental HealthMultiple Risk Factors Linked to Preemies
Marijuana during pregnancy doubles chances of delivering baby too early
Mental HealthSchooling Bipolar Treatment
Bipolar patients receiving education about the disorder fared as well as those in therapy
Mental HealthPregnant Women Still Drinking Too Much
Alcohol use among pregnant women still too high in US
Mental HealthBinge Drinking & Cognitive Decline
Older adults who binge drink show a drop in cognitive and memory function