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Thoughts of God May Lessen DistressMental Health

Thoughts of God May Lessen Distress

Opposite effect shown to be true for nonbelievers

September 2, 2010·2 min read
Internet Dependence, Gambling Addiction: No LinkMental Health

Internet Dependence, Gambling Addiction: No Link

Study finds no overlap between the two addictive behaviors

September 2, 2010·2 min read
Study Looks at Autism Risk in Infants Mental Health

Study Looks at Autism Risk in Infants

Vulnerabilities that increase risk in sibilings of autistic children

September 2, 2010·2 min read
The Effects of Rejection Mental Health

The Effects of Rejection

Romantic rejection linked to reward, addiction centers in brain

September 1, 2010·1 min read
Ecstasy-assisted Psychotherapy and PTSDMental Health

Ecstasy-assisted Psychotherapy and PTSD

Drug shows promise for treatment-resistant patients

September 1, 2010·5 min read
Women in 50s More Prone to PTSDMental Health

Women in 50s More Prone to PTSD

Rates for disorder peak later in females than in males

September 1, 2010·1 min read
Marriage Good for Stress?Mental Health

Marriage Good for Stress?

Those married and in relationships release less stress hormone

September 1, 2010·3 min read
The Neural Basis of DepressionMental Health

The Neural Basis of Depression

Researchers look at neurological markers in disease

September 1, 2010·3 min read
Relief for Dementia Patients?Mental Health

Relief for Dementia Patients?

Home-based intervention may provide some benefit

September 1, 2010·3 min read
Children of Gay Couples Do Well in School Mental Health

Children of Gay Couples Do Well in School

Study finds same achievement as those raised by straight parents

September 1, 2010·4 min read
Church or Shopping on Sundays?Mental Health

Church or Shopping on Sundays?

American women who attend religious services happier, study finds

September 1, 2010·3 min read
SAMe Shows Promise for Depression TreatmentMental Health

SAMe Shows Promise for Depression Treatment

Supplement may help those who don't respond to meds alone

September 1, 2010·2 min read
Disaster Exacerbates Kids' Emotional ProblemsMental Health

Disaster Exacerbates Kids' Emotional Problems

Previously victimized children more likely to act out after a disaster

August 31, 2010·2 min read
Self-Injury Has Calming Effect for SomeMental Health

Self-Injury Has Calming Effect for Some

Some with borderline personality disorder find relief in self-harm

August 31, 2010·1 min read
School-based Alcohol Intervention Shows Success Mental Health

School-based Alcohol Intervention Shows Success

Group sessions lower drinking rate for at-risk youths

August 30, 2010·3 min read
What Eye Movements RevealMental Health

What Eye Movements Reveal

Lost in thought or paying attention, it's all in the eyes

August 30, 2010·2 min read
'Destination Amnesia' in Older AdultsMental Health

'Destination Amnesia' in Older Adults

Age group also experiences over-confidence with false beliefs

August 30, 2010·3 min read
Mental Health Effects of BP Gulf DisasterMental Health

Mental Health Effects of BP Gulf Disaster

Feelings of anger, depression and helplessness expected to last

August 30, 2010·2 min read
Walking Boosts Brain ConnectivityMental Health

Walking Boosts Brain Connectivity

Movement helps combat age-related loss of brain function

August 29, 2010·3 min read
Experimental Treatment for Cocaine AddictionMental Health

Experimental Treatment for Cocaine Addiction

New drug may help prevent relapse in recovering addicts

August 29, 2010·4 min read
Smoking and Depression in TeensMental Health

Smoking and Depression in Teens

Adolescents who smoke may see increase in depressive symptoms

August 29, 2010·2 min read
Psychosis and EnvironmentMental Health

Psychosis and Environment

Urban locales, other environmental factors, influence risk

August 29, 2010·2 min read
A Look at Schizophrenia, Psychotic SyndromesMental Health

A Look at Schizophrenia, Psychotic Syndromes

Chronic, disabling conditions linked to alterations in brain structure

August 29, 2010·1 min read
Children Living with Relatives Struggle MoreMental Health

Children Living with Relatives Struggle More

'Kinship care' results in more physical, mental health issues

August 26, 2010·2 min read