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Mental HealthCan Past Meds Influence Current ADHD?
Vyvanse for ADHD showed different side effects in children who had never taken a stimulant
Mental HealthSlowing Brain Activity
Alzheimers risk is higher for people with mild cognitive impairment but reducing brain activity may help
Mental HealthImplant to Fight Multi-Drug Addiction
Naltrexone implant may help people addicted to multiple drugs fight their dependence
Mental HealthMental Health History Hurts
Depression and anxiety simultaneously associated with lower quality of life
Mental HealthActing Strange Today - Problems Tomorrow
Schizophrenia may not present until much later in life but earlier blips of symptoms may give a hint
Mental HealthComparing Medications for Bipolar in Teens
Risperidone is best for improving function for children and teens with bipolar but with side effects
Mental HealthPreventing Obesity Equals Savings
Obesity prevention in the future could save billions of dollars in medical costs
Mental HealthAvoiding Alzheimer’s With Purpose
Alzheimers like brain plaques increased in those without purpose
Mental HealthIntegrated Health Care Helps with Depression
Depressive symptoms lesson in patients with chronic illness when health care is made more collaborative
Mental HealthIs Depression a Risk Factor for Dementia?
Depression may be associated with dementia later in life
Mental HealthLefties and Righties use Opposite Brain Halves
Hemispheric dominance may require different treatment style in right handed vs left handed people
Mental HealthMom's Diet May Affect Newborns' Stress
Choline intake for pregnant moms reduces babies' stress hormones at birth
Mental HealthAutism and Schizophrenia Genes linked
Neurodevelopmental disorder genes may also be involved in mental illness
Mental HealthGood Relationships may Decrease Suicide Risk
Borderline personality disorder patients may benefit from help with relationships
Mental HealthPredicting Dropout Will Help Treat BPD
Borderline personality disorder patients may show signs that they are likely to drop out of treatment
Mental HealthTV Alcohol Ads & Teens
Alcohol abuse can start at a young age especially with constant TV ads promoting drinking
Mental HealthSpecial Needs Kids Need Love Too
Depression and anxiety higher in kids with physical or social problems
Mental HealthOnset Age of Alzheimer’s may Predict Symptoms
Alzheimers disease may have different symptoms for people with early versus late onset
Mental HealthCan Blood Pressure Meds Reduce PTSD?
Post traumatic stress disorder symptoms may be reduced by some blood pressure medicine
Mental HealthPro Bowl Linebacker Seau Dies
Junior Seau found dead as a result of a self inflicted gunshot wound
Mental HealthNuts May Help Your Noggin
Alzheimers disease risk may be lowered with omega 3 rich food like fish and nuts
Mental HealthBrain Stimulation May Prevent Migraines
Transcranial direct current stimulation could offer migraine relief
Mental HealthMulti-tasking Makes Us Feel Good
Cognitive abilities decreased by multi-tasking but emotional satisfaction increased
Mental HealthIs a Good Night's Sleep Enough
Sleepiness linked to hyperactivity plus learning difficulties and misbehavior