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Abortion doesn’t up risk of mental illness relapse
In women with a history of mental illness such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, getting an abortion does…
Study of HIV-Infected Youth: Antiretroviral Therapy Not Associated with Severity of Psychiatric Disorders
A study of more than 300 children and adolescents with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) revealed no association between…
Magnetic Therapy for Depression Becoming More Popular
A new magnetic therapy that treats major depression “is rapidly gaining momentum,” said Dr. Murali Rao of Loyola…
Blood test accurately distinguishes depressed patients from healthy controls
The initial assessment of a blood test to help diagnose major depressive disorder indicates it may become a…
UNC to Open Comprehensive Angelman Syndrome Clinic
February 3, 2012 marks the grand opening of the UNC Comprehensive Angelman Syndrome Clinic at the Carolina Institute…
Walk away from depression
Exercise and depression research has demonstrated that exercise helps depression quickly.
One exercise and depression study…
In the brain, an earlier sign of autism
In their first year of life, babies who will go on to develop autism already show different brain…
Evolved, mutated gene module linked to Joubert syndrome
A team led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine reports that newly…
Adolescents with Autism Spend Free Time Using Solitary, Screen-Based Media
Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) tend to be fascinated by screen-based technology. A new study by a…
Dry-cleaning chemical can increase risk of bipolar disorder: study
A new study has found early exposure to a chemical commonly used in dry-cleaning can increase the risk…
One in five Americans mentally ill in past year: study
One in five adults in the United States, or nearly 50 million people, suffered mental illnesses in the…
Combination therapy shows positive response for children with ADHD
While pharmacologic agents have a demonstrated efficacy in children with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), some children have suboptimal response…
Childhood Hypersensitivity Linked to OCD
In childhood, rituals like regular schedules for meal, bath, and bed times are a healthy part of behavioral…
Poor mental health harming productivity, says OECD
One in five workers suffer from a mental illness such as depression or anxiety and these conditions increasingly…
Stress response predictor in police officers may indicate those at high risk for PTSD
Stress-related disorders are often linked to people working in the line of fire. In a study led by…
Antipsychotic drugs tied to diabetes risk in kids
The antipsychotic drugs that are increasingly being used to treat bipolar disorder, autism and other mental disorders in…
Post-traumatic stress risk to police officers lower than previously thought
Although police officers are at a high risk of experiencing traumatic events (TE) in their work, they are…
Self-Help Treatment For Depression: Training In ‘Concrete Thinking’
The study suggests an innovative psychological treatment called ‘concreteness training’ can reduce depression in just two months and…
Hope on the Horizon for Patients with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are teaming up…
Does omega-3 supplementation during pregnancy prevent postpartum depression?
Omega-3 fats are essential – we must take them in from our diets because our body cannot synthesize…
Omega 3 Supplementation Needed For Addiction and Brain Disorders
Research published online in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry (August 2011), found that low levels of docosahexaenoic acid…
Children with Bipolar Disorder Focus on Different Facial Features
Children with bipolar disorder (BD) or severe mood dysregulation (SMD) may look at faces in a way that…
Diagnoses of autism spectrum disorders vary widely across clinics
To diagnose autism spectrum disorders, clinicians typically administer a variety of tests or scales and use information from…
Kids with depressed dads have more behavior issues
Children whose fathers are depressed are more likely to have emotional and behavioral problems than those whose fathers…
Brain analysis can help predict psychosis: study
Computer analysis of brain scans could help predict how serious or long term a psychotic patient’s illness may…
Insomnia tied to depression risk in Japan
People who struggle to get a good night’s sleep are twice as likely, on average, to suffer from…
Sleep disorders plague vets with head trauma or PTSD
New research shows high rates of sleep disorders among veterans of America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan who…
Teenage girls and senior students suffered highest levels of PTSD after major earthquake
Teenage survivors of a major earthquake experienced high levels of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), with girls and older…
Daily smoking, low mastery associated with repeat episodes of depression
Previous depression, daily smoking and a lack of control over life circumstances — or “low mastery” — are…
Possible link between autism and airway abnormality
Autism and autistic spectrum disorders (ASD) are currently diagnosed primarily through subjective observation of autistic behaviors. However, new…
More than one in 10 Americans use antidepressants
More than one in 10 Americans over the age of 12 takes an antidepressant, a class of drugs…
Research proposes common link between autism, diabetes
A review of the genetic and biochemical abnormalities associated with autism reveals a possible link between the widely…
Consider ADHD starting at age four: doctor group
The American Academy of Pediatrics this weekend expanded its guidelines for diagnosing and treating kids with attention-deficit hyperactivity…
Low birthweight infants have five times rate of autism
Autism researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing have found a link between low birthweight and…
New Findings Validate the Accuracy of Autism Diagnosis in Children with Down Syndrome
New findings from a 16-year study confirm that the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the…
A Shot of Cortisone Stops Traumatic Stress
As soldiers return home from tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, America must cope with the toll that war…
Genomic catastrophe causes developmental delay, cognitive disorders
Using a diversity of DNA sequencing and human genome analytic techniques, researchers led by Baylor College of Medicine…
The size and burden of mental disorders in Europe
A major landmark study released today by the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) sheds new light on the…
Child brides have more mental illness
Child brides more often face psychiatric disorders than women who marry after they turn 18, researchers have found.…
Mechanism Links Substance Abuse With Vulnerability to Depression
It is well established that a mood disorder can increase an individual’s risk for substance abuse, but there…
Partner violence impacts mental health of over half-million Californians
Victims who suffer violence at the hands of a spouse, boyfriend or girlfriend, or other intimate partner aren’t…
Suicide methods differ between men and women
Women who commit suicide are more likely than men to avoid facial disfiguration, but not necessarily in the…
Researcher finds altered cerebella in those with Down syndrome
A scientist investigating why those with Down syndrome often have poor balance and motor coordination has found that…
Writing problems common in kids with ADHD
Kids with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are more likely to have writing problems such as poor spelling and grammar…
Reduced recognition of fear and sadness in post-traumatic stress disorder
Facial expressions convey strong cues for someone’s emotional state and the ability to interpret these cues is crucial…
Music therapy may ease anxiety in cancer patients
Music therapy might help lower anxiety and improve mood in people with cancer, say researchers who analyzed past…
Neighborhood status influences older women’s cognitive function, study finds
Older women who live in a lower socioeconomic status neighborhood are more likely to exhibit lower cognitive functioning…
With Diabetes, Untreated Depression Can Lead to Serious Eye Disease
Patients with diabetes who also suffer from depression are more likely to develop a serious complication known as…
Risk factors for autism remain elusive: study
Studies have hinted at various factors around the time of birth that may raise a child’s risk of…
Air pollution linked to learning and memory problems, depression
Long-term exposure to air pollution can lead to physical changes in the brain, as well as learning and…
Experts warn U.S. to boost Alzheimer’s funding
Alzheimer’s experts urged U.S. lawmakers on Thursday to increase funding for research of the debilitating disease and to…
Diagnosed autism is more common in an IT-rich region
A new study from Cambridge University has for the first time found that autism diagnoses are more common…
Pregnancy-related depression linked to eating disorders and abuse histories
One in 10 women experience depression during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth. Although the problem has received…
Sleep loss in early childhood may contribute to the development of ADHD symptoms
Short sleep duration may contribute to the development or worsening of hyperactivity and inattention during early childhood, suggests…
Drinking, cannabis use and psychological distress increase, CAMH survey finds
The latest survey of Ontario adults from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) shows increasing rates…
Brain imaging study of preschoolers with ADHD detects brain differences linked to symptoms
In a study published today in the Clinical Neuropsychologist (e-publication ahead of print), researchers from the Kennedy Krieger…
Unraveling the complex genetics of autism
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are devastating developmental disorders characterized by altered social interactions and behavior. Although genetic risks…
Childhood trauma linked to higher rates of mental health problems, Stanford/Packard finds
New research has shown that children’s risk for learning and behavior problems and obesity rises in correlation to…
What mom thinks matters when it comes to mental illness
A new study led by a Northern Illinois University sociologist shows that while family members often provide critical…
People who have had head injuries report more violent behavior
Young people who have sustained a head injury during their lifetime are more likely to engage in violent…
Sex matters—more men with migraine suffer from PTSD than women
A recently published paper highlights that while the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is more common in…
Young females are victims of violent injury
A new study from Rhode Island Hospital shows that a large proportion of victims of community violence treated…
New research may lead to improved diagnosis of autism
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) may provide an early and objective indicator of autism, according to researchers at…
Drug may take the edge off bad memories: study
Blocking a hormone involved in the body’s stress response may change the way people remember negative memories, according…
Crime Victims’ Institute studies adolescent sex and laws
While statutory rape laws have been enacted to protect minors from sexual abuse by adults or peers, more…
Bearing through it: How caregivers of mentally ill kin can cope
Caring for a family member with a mental illness can be a taxing experience marked by personal sacrifices…
Successful depression treatment of mothers has long-term effects on offspring
Children whose mothers are successfully treated for depression show progressive and marked improvement in their own behaviors even…
New study reveals autism prevalence in South Korea estimated to be 2.6 percent or 1 in 38 children
In the first comprehensive study of autism prevalence using a total population sample, an international team of investigators…
‘Most adults with autism go undiagnosed’—new findings
Not a single person identified with autism or asperger’s syndrome during a community survey in England actually knew…
Soldiers with mental illness more often get PTSD
Preexisting mental health problems could be setting soldiers up for posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, when they return…
Study estimates rate of autism spectrum disorder in adults in England
In England, the prevalence of adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was estimated to be 9.8 per 1,000…
Animal-assisted therapy decreases patient anxiety in pre-MRI setting, study suggests
Patients who undergo MRI often suffer from elevated anxiety. Patient discomfort may cause poor image quality due to…
Simple test helps spot autism in infants: study
A five-minute screening test could help detect autism in babies at 12 months of age, giving parents and…
Brain imaging demonstrates that former smokers have greater willpower
A study, completed by researchers from Trinity College and the Research Institute for a Tobacco Free Society, Dublin,…
Anti-inflammatory drugs reduce effectiveness of SSRI antidepressants
Scientists at the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research at The Rockefeller University, led by Paul Greengard, Ph.D.,…
CDC study links bullying with family violence
While bullies and their victims traffic in threats, taunts and fights in the schoolyard, a report on Thursday…
Antidepressants may not improve all symptoms of depression, UT Southwestern researchers find
Even people who show a clear treatment response with antidepressant medications continue to experience symptoms like insomnia, sadness…
Severe obesity not seen to increase risk of depression in teens
According to a new study, severely obese adolescents are no more likely to be depressed than normal weight…
Widely Used Antidepressants May Not Do Enough to Improve All Symptoms of Depression
Even people who show a clear treatment response with antidepressant medications continue to experience symptoms like insomnia, sadness…
New data shows half of all children with autism wander and bolt from safe places
Today, the Interactive Autism Network (IAN), http://www.ianproject.org, the nation’s largest online autism research project, reveals the preliminary…
Treatment-resistant epilepsy common in idiopathic autism
A new study found that treatment-resistant epilepsy (TRE) is common in idiopathic autism. Early age at the onset…
Tourette Syndrome: non-drug therapy to reduce tics
The use of cognitive-behavioural therapy to treat tics in Tourette syndrome may be as effective as and even…
Researchers Unravel Clues, Develop Interventions for Autism
To parents, learning that a child has been diagnosed with autism can be overwhelming. Children with the disorder…
Other mental health medications no safer than atypical antipsychotics in nursing home residents
Conventional antipsychotics, antidepressants and benzodiazepines often administered to nursing home residents are no safer than atypical antipsychotics and…
Gambling problems are more common than drinking problems, according to first-of-its-kind study
After age 21, problem gambling is considerably more common among U.S. adults than alcohol dependence, even though alcohol…
Could ‘training the brain’ help children with Tourette syndrome?
Children with Tourette syndrome could benefit from behavioural therapy to reduce their symptoms, according to a new brain…
Interest in toys predicts effectiveness of autism treatment in toddlers
Toddlers who played with a limited number of toys showed more improvement in their communication skills following parent-guided…
Computerized Systems Reduce Psychiatric Drug Errors
Coupling an electronic prescription drug ordering system with a computerized method for reporting adverse events can dramatically reduce…
Tai chi beats back depression in the elderly, study shows
The numbers are, well, depressing: More than 2 million people age 65 and older suffer from depression, including…
Treatment for alcohol dependence might work best in certain populations, research suggests
Results from a new study suggest that one of the most prescribed medications for alcohol dependence may be…
Parental monitoring of opposite-gender child may decrease problem drinking in young adults
Young adults whose parents monitor their social interactions may be less likely to display impulsive behavior traits and…
Toxoplasmosis: The Strain Explains Severity of Infection
Providing clues into why the severity of a common parasitic infection can vary greatly from person to person,…
Teens from wealthier families may drink more
While poverty is usually associated with greater health risks, a study published Monday suggests that young teens from…
Depressed dads quick to spank babies
New dads who feel down are much more likely to spank their kids than dads in good spirits,…
Researchers Identify Biomarker for Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
Neena Singh, MD, PhD and colleagues at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have identified the first…
Researchers Selectively Control Anxiety Pathways in the Brain
A new study sheds light--both literally and figuratively--on the intricate brain cell connections responsible for anxiety.
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Negative classroom environment adversely affects children’s mental health
Children in classrooms with inadequate material resources and children whose teachers feel they are not respected by colleagues…
Women who miscarry continue to have mental health problems
The depression and anxiety experienced by many women after a miscarriage can continue for years, even after the…
Cannabis use precedes the onset of psychotic symptoms in young people
Cannabis use during adolescence and young adulthood increases the risk of psychotic symptoms, while continued cannabis use may…
Gene variants in autism linked to brain development
New research on the genomics of autism confirms that the genetic roots of the disorder are highly complicated,…
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