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Meditation and Multiple SclerosisMental Health

Meditation and Multiple Sclerosis

Mindfulness approach may ease fatigue, depression

September 28, 2010·3 min read
Treating Self-HarmMental Health

Treating Self-Harm

Medical profession needs specialized training says review

September 28, 2010·3 min read
Put the Brakes on Bullying Mental Health

Put the Brakes on Bullying

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

September 28, 2010·3 min read
Study: Abortion Doesn't Cause Depression in TeensMental Health

Study: Abortion Doesn't Cause Depression in Teens

Girls who've had procedure not more susceptible to disorder

September 24, 2010·3 min read
PTSD May Be Reduced by Keeping DiaryMental Health

PTSD May Be Reduced by Keeping Diary

Study: staff, close relatives who keep diary help IC patients

September 24, 2010·2 min read
New Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer's DiseaseMental Health

New Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer's Disease

Discovery may lead to new ways to prevent progression

September 24, 2010·2 min read
Stress Can Control Genes, Study FindsMental Health

Stress Can Control Genes, Study Finds

External factors can stress cells by controlling genes

September 24, 2010·3 min read
Athletic Teens Healthier, HappierMental Health

Athletic Teens Healthier, Happier

A look at physical, mental health in young teen athletes

September 24, 2010·2 min read
Study Suggests Link Between PTSD and DementiaMental Health

Study Suggests Link Between PTSD and Dementia

Implications for soldiers returning from Iraq, Afghanistan

September 21, 2010·2 min read
Gene Mutation Identified with AutismMental Health

Gene Mutation Identified with Autism

Male-linked mutation associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders

September 17, 2010·6 min read
Missing DNA in Boys Linked to Autism Mental Health

Missing DNA in Boys Linked to Autism

More clues as to why disorder is more prevalent in males

September 17, 2010·4 min read
Discovery May Aid Brain Growth in ChildrenMental Health

Discovery May Aid Brain Growth in Children

Key pathway interaction finding may lead to therapies

September 17, 2010·3 min read
'Mindfulness' Promotes Well-Being in Teen BoysMental Health

'Mindfulness' Promotes Well-Being in Teen Boys

Process teaches adolescents to become more aware of experiences

September 15, 2010·3 min read
New Parents at Highest Risk for DepressionMental Health

New Parents at Highest Risk for Depression

Parents most likely to experience depression during baby's first year

September 11, 2010·3 min read
New Treatments for OCD, Tourette's in ChildrenMental Health

New Treatments for OCD, Tourette's in Children

Options target underlying causes for disorders

September 10, 2010·4 min read
Brain Scans Track Children's DevelopmentMental Health

Brain Scans Track Children's Development

Brain Scans Track Children's Development

September 10, 2010·5 min read
Children and Intuited TrustMental Health

Children and Intuited Trust

Study reveals kids only need one interaction to establish trust

September 2, 2010·1 min read
Less Sleep May Mean More Mental DistressMental Health

Less Sleep May Mean More Mental Distress

For young adults sleep is vital for fending off anxiety symptoms

September 2, 2010·5 min read
Hispanic Children at Increased Risk of Drug Use?Mental Health

Hispanic Children at Increased Risk of Drug Use?

Study indicates Hispanic teens may be more likely to smoke, drink

September 2, 2010·3 min read
Addiction and Compulsive Eating Mental Health

Addiction and Compulsive Eating

Scientists uncover biochemical pathway that may link the two

September 2, 2010·3 min read
Protein that Forms Alzheimer's Plaques IdentifiedMental Health

Protein that Forms Alzheimer's Plaques Identified

Beta-amyloid accumulation causes nerve cells to die

September 2, 2010·3 min read
Brain Exercises: the Good and Bad NewsMental Health

Brain Exercises: the Good and Bad News

May slow cognitive decline initially but hasten dementia

September 2, 2010·2 min read
Religion May Deter Drinking Problems for TeensMental Health

Religion May Deter Drinking Problems for Teens

Religiosity may moderate genetic effects on problem-alcohol use

September 2, 2010·3 min read
Anxiety Linked to Religious Extremism Mental Health

Anxiety Linked to Religious Extremism

Uncertainty provokes idealism, radical beliefs for some

September 2, 2010·3 min read