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Can Early Experiences Predispose To Hormonal Disorders Later In Life?
In an editorial published in the March-April issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Professor Luis Sobrinho (Lisboa) analyses the psychological correlates of endocrine disorders, with particular reference to pituitary disease (Cushing's disease, hyperprolactinemia, acromegaly). Disturbances of prolactin secretion, for instance, affect... view more... (2004-02-16)
Costs of antidepressants could have funded effective alternatives
Some of the costs of prescribing antidepressant drugs over the last decade could have been used to deliver psychological treatments of proven effectiveness, finds a study published online by the BMJ today. view more (2005-03-16)
Is Empty Nest Best? Changes in Marital Satisfaction in Late Middle Age
The phrase "empty nest" can conjure up images of sad and lonely parents sitting at home, twiddling their thumbs, waiting for their children to call or visit. view more (2008-12-03)
Cleanliness Can Compromise Moral Judgment
New research in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science has found that the physical notion of cleanliness significantly reduces the severity of moral judgments, showing that intuition, rather than deliberate reasoning can influence our perception of what is right and wrong. view more (2008-12-01)
How stress slows wound healing
Stress can slow the healing of wounds such as cuts and grazes. But how? New evidence suggests an answer: stress lowers the production of some of the chemicals involved in the early stages of wound repair. These findings were reported today, Thursday 13 April, to The British Psychological Society's Annual Conference, held at the Guildhall,... view more... (2000-04-10)
Addressing the psychological well-being of imprisoned young offenders
A study to examine the extent and manner to which anxiety and depression can be predicted among incarcerated young male offenders has identified the need for fundamental changes in the young offender culture. The study was carried out by Martin Nieland, Caroline McCluskie and Erica Trait of the University of Sunderland's Department of Psychology,... view more... (2001-02-09)
Psychological Factors May Hamper Cardiac Rehabilitation
A group of Italian researchers, headed by Chiara Rafanelli (University of Bologna) reported on the importance of psychological factors such as irritable mood and demoralization in the setting of cardiac rehabilitation in the Nov-Dec 2003 issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. While there has been an upsurge of interest in the psychiatric... view more... (2003-10-22)
Youths see all parental control negatively when there's a lot of it
A new study has found that young people feel differently about two types of parental control, generally viewing a type of control that's thought to be better for their development more positively. view more (2009-11-13)
The perils of overconfidence
Overestimating one's abilities can have hazardous consequences. The overconfident investment banker may lose millions on a "can't-miss" start up or a driver who's had one too many may insist on making it home in the car. Research has backed up this notion but with one glaring problem: It relies on participants to give accurate reports of... view more... (2008-07-01)
A Walk In The Park A Day Keeps Mental Fatigue Away
If you spend the majority of your time among stores, restaurants and skyscrapers, it may be time to trade in your stilettos for some hiking boots. view more (2008-12-19)
Preventing psychological trauma in soldiers
Psychological debriefing can reduce drinking problems in soldiers returning from active service and stress training before going into conflict may prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). view more (2000-03-02)
Parents just don't understand
Many parents like to meddle in their children's lives. view more (2009-11-06)
Making traumatized patients relive their trauma is useless and caused further suffering
Debriefing (making patients relive their traumatic experience) is thought to be key psychotherapeutic strategy for patients who underwent psychological traumas. Yet a meta-analysis just published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics by British researchers challenges the usefulness of this approach. Single-session psychological interventions such... view more... (2003-06-17)
Having less power impairs the mind and ability to get ahead, study shows
New research appearing in the May issue of Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests that being put in a low-power role may impair a person's basic cognitive functioning and thus, their ability to get ahead. view more (2008-05-16)
The first 'no diet' diet
Is it possible to lose weight without going on a diet? New psychological research suggests that it is. view more (2004-08-23)
New Research Shows Consistency in Synaesthetic Experiences
A quirky psychological phenomenon known as "grapheme-color synaesthesia" describes individuals who experience vivid colors whenever they see, hear, or think of ordinary letters and digits. view more (2008-04-30)
Facial transplants are justified, say experts
With news of the world's first facial transplant hitting the headlines, experts in this week's BMJ debate whether the benefit of this procedure to someone with severe facial deformity outweighs the risk of long term suppression of the immune system. view more (2005-12-09)
Clinical review -- A psychological approach to the management of irritable bowel syndrome
Antidepressants and psychological treatments such as hypnotherapy have the potential to help patients with severe irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), say researchers in this week's BMJ. view more (2007-05-25)
From Stress to Financial Mess: Study Suggests Acute Stress Affects Financial Decision Making
It is not surprising that as our economy continues its freefall, we are feeling increasingly more stressed and worried. Many of us are feeling extreme unease about the security of our jobs and being able to make our next mortgage payment. view more (2009-04-02)
Worrying about Maths just makes it worse
People who worry about their ability to do mathematics are hampering their chances of doing well. Worrying about mathematics means that vital psychological resources are used which impacts on an individual's ability to solve arithmetic problems. view more (2005-03-21)
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