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New research dispels popular myth that a bully's words will never hurt you
Research by Dr Stephen Joseph a psychologist at the University of Warwick into bullying at Secondary Schools dispels the well-known saying "Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me". Contrary to popular belief the study reveals that verbal-victimisation has a particular impact on the victim's feeling of self-worth, and... view more... (2003-04-15)
Opiate drugs increase vulnerability to stress
A new study has found that opiate drugs such as morphine leave animals more vulnerable to stress. This means that stress and opiates are in a vicious cycle: Not only does stress trigger drug use, but in return the drug leaves animals more vulnerable to stress. view more (2005-08-29)
Survey estimates more than 4 percent of US adults have some form of bipolar disorder
Approximately 4.4 percent of U.S. adults may have some form of bipolar disorder during some point in their lifetime, including about 2.4 percent with a "sub-threshold" condition, according to an article in the May issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2007-05-08)
POOR HEALTH OF GULF VETERANS NOT RELATED TO POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
Most Gulf War veterans do not have a formal psychiatric disorder and rates of post-traumatic stress disorder amongst the group are low, finds a study in this weeks BMJ. Previous population-based studies have shown that Gulf veterans report medically unexplained symptoms such as fatigue, difficulty sleeping, and irritability more often than other... view more... (2002-09-10)
Delayed treatment of childhood-onset bipolar disorder results in negative outcome in adults
In bipolar disorder, also called manic-depressive disorder, a person experiences mood changes that fluctuate between periods of abnormally high energy and extreme depression. view more (2007-05-01)
Expectant brains help predict anxiety treatment success
A network of emotion-regulating brain regions implicated in the pathological worry that can grip patients with anxiety disorders may also be useful for predicting the benefits of treatment. view more (2009-01-05)
Effects of social isolation traced to brain hormone
The anxiety and aggression that result from social isolation have been traced to altered levels of an enzyme that controls production of a brain hormone. view more (2007-11-15)
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)
Mental Health Of Asylum Seekes Deteriorates With Longer Detention (p 1721)
US authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET highlight how prolonged detention has a substantial negative impact on the mental health of asylum seekers. There are an estimated 5000 detained asylum seekers in the USA; they are often held in detention (forced to wear jail clothes and transported in shackles) for months or years... view more... (2003-11-19)
PTSD endures over time in family members of ICU patients
Family members may experience post-traumatic stress as many as six months after a loved one's stay in the intensive care unit (ICU), according to a study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and University of California, San Francisco. view more (2008-09-22)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Is At Least As Good As Antidepressant Drugs In Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Chronic, constant worry (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) is most frequently treated with psychotropic drugs (benzodiazepines and antidepressants). A randomized controlled trial published in the Jan 2005 issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics by a group of researchers of the University of Berlin suggests the usefulness of psychotherapy.... view more... (2005-01-17)
Bipolar spectrum disorder may be underrecognized and improperly treated
A new study supports earlier estimates of the prevalence of bipolar disorder in the U.S. population, and suggests the illness may be more accurately characterized as a spectrum disorder. view more (2007-05-08)
Children who are depressed, anxious or aggressive in first grade risk being victimized later on
Children entering first grade with signs of depression and anxiety or excessive aggression are at risk of being chronically victimized by their classmates by third grade. view more (2009-05-15)
Depression and anxiety improve after epilepsy surgery
Depression and anxiety are common problems for people whose epilepsy cannot be controlled by medication. A new study found that depression and anxiety improve significantly after epilepsy surgery. view more (2005-12-13)
Mutant mice show key autism traits
While the causes of autism remain complex and mysterious, researchers are steadily adding pieces to its intricate puzzle. view more (2006-05-04)
Girls who complain about their problems at greater risk of developing anxiety and depression
A researcher at the University of Missouri-Columbia has found that girls who talk very extensively about their problems with friends are likely to become more anxious and depressed. view more (2007-07-16)
History of hyperactivity off-base, says researcher
A Canadian researcher working in the U.K. says doctors, authors and educators are doing hyperactive children a disservice by claiming that hyperactivity as we understand it today has always existed. view more (2009-05-28)
Children with higher intelligence appear to have reduced risk of post-traumatic stress disorder
Children who are more intelligent at age 6 may be less likely to experience trauma by age 17 and if they do, may be less likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). view more (2006-11-07)
Autistic brain has fewer neurons for processing emotion
For the first time, research has shown that the autistic brain has fewer neurons in an area related to emotion and social behavior, according to a new study published in the July 19 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. view more (2006-07-20)
Hair-pulling disorder caused by faulty gene in some families
Scientists at Duke University Medical Center have identified gene mutations that cause trichotillomania, a psychiatric disorder that triggers people to compulsively pull their hair. view more (2006-09-27)
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