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US teens adopted as infants appear to have moderately increased odds of mental health problems
Although most adopted American teens are psychologically healthy, adoptees appear to be at greater risk for emotional and behavioral problems than non-adoptees. view more (2008-05-06)
Study finds acceptable levels of anxiety among men living with early, untreated prostate cancer
Men with early stages of prostate cancer who delay radical treatment in favor of an approach of "expectant management" do not have high levels of anxiety and distress. view more (2009-07-27)
Negative body image related to depression, anxiety and suicidality
Adolescents with negative body image concerns are more likely to be depressed, anxious, and suicidal than those without intense dissatisfaction over their appearance, even when compared to adolescents with other psychiatric illnesses. view more (2006-06-07)
Sex differences in the brain's serotonin system
A new thesis from he Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet shows that the brain�s serotonin system differs between men and women. The scientists who conducted the study think that they have found one of the reasons why depression and chronic anxiety are more common in women than in men. view more (2008-02-14)
Questionnaire identifies depressions in children
Developmental psychologist Jessica van Mulligen from the University of Nijmegen has compiled a questionnaire to detect depressions in children aged six to eight years. The questionnaire is more attuned to the typical symptoms of young depressive children than a much used American questionnaire. One and a half to two percent of children aged six to... view more... (2002-10-24)
New study seeks understanding of effects of social phobia
Social phobia or social anxiety disorder is a common and distressing problem that can cause sufferers immense difficulties in all areas of their lives, affecting their performance at work and personal relationships. view more (2005-01-24)
More than 10 percent of adults abuse or become dependent on drugs during their lifetime
Approximately 10.3 percent of U.S. adults appear to have problems with drug use or abuse during their lives, including 2.6 percent who become drug dependent at some point. view more (2007-05-08)
Scientists find hormone activity explains adolescent mood swings
The "raging hormones" of puberty are known to produce mood swings and stress for most teenagers, making it difficult to cope with this period of life. Until now, the specific causes of pubertal anxiety have not been identified, making it harder to understand and treat adolescent angst. view more (2007-03-12)
Improving anxiety treatment through the help of brain imaging: A potential future treatment strategy
Wouldn't it be nice if our doctors could predict accurately whether we would respond to a particular medication" This question is important because research studies provide information about how groups of patients tend to respond to treatments, but inevitably, differences among groups of patients with the same diagnosis mean that findings... view more... (2008-05-09)
If bipolar disorder is over-diagnosed, what are the actual diagnoses?
A year ago, a study by Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University researchers reported that fewer than half the patients previously diagnosed with bipolar disorder received an actual diagnosis of bipolar disorder after using a comprehensive, psychiatric diagnostic interview tool --the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV (SCID). view more (2009-07-29)
Bright light therapy eases bipolar depression for some
Bright light therapy can ease bipolar depression in some patients, according to a study published in the journal Bipolar Disorders. view more (2008-01-04)
Yale findings hold promise for stopping progression of bipolar disorder
Changes in the brain that are important indicators of bipolar disorder are not prominent until young adulthood and are reduced in persons taking mood-stabilizing medications. view more (2006-01-31)
Psychiatric disorders delay cancer diagnosis
Patients with psychiatric disorders are diagnosed with esophageal cancer much later and at a more advanced stage than patients with no psychiatric diagnosis. view more (2005-08-15)
Psychological factors may predict outcome of treatment in functional gastrointestinal disorders
A new way of classifying psychological distress may have predictive value in functional gastrointestinal disorders. These are the conclusions of a study performed in Italy by Piero Porcelli and associates. The Diagnostic Criteria for Psychosomatic Research (DCPR) have been demonstrated to be useful in identifying specific psychological conditions... view more... (2004-04-06)
Certain cognitive behavioral therapy appears beneficial for female veterans with PTSD
Using a cognitive behavioral therapy called "prolonged exposure" appears more effective than "present-centered" therapy, a supportive intervention to treat female military veterans and active duty women with posttraumatic stress disorder. view more (2007-02-28)
Men are more likely than women to crave alcohol when they feel negative emotions
Women and men tend to have different types of stress-related psychological disorders. Women have greater rates of depression and some types of anxiety disorders than men, while men have greater rates of alcohol-use disorders than women. view more (2008-05-12)
Anxious, depressed people over 65 turn more often to alternative therapies
People over 65 who are depressed or anxious turn to complementary or alternative medicine more often than older people who are not anxious or depressed — but not to treat their mental symptoms. view more (2006-07-07)
Study suggests some brain injuries reduce the likelihood of post-traumatic stress disorder
A new study of combat-exposed Vietnam War veterans shows that those with injuries to certain parts of the brain were less likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). view more (2007-12-26)
Anxiety's hidden cost
The effect of anxiety on academic performance is not always obvious but new research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council suggests that there may be hidden costs. view more (2009-06-23)
Largest survey on depression suggests higher prevalence in U.S., reports Mailman school
Findings from the largest survey ever conducted on the co-occurrence of psychiatric disorders among U.S. adults indicates a sharper picture than previously reported of major depressive disorder (MDD) in specific population groups. view more (2005-10-27)
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