Posts Tagged ‘mental health’
Health & Medicine - Jan 30, 2013 14:20 - 0 Comments
Rural life can add stress to pregnancy
U. MISSOURI (US) — Isolation, gossip, and lack of resources can cause high levels of stress for low-income pregnant women in rural communities, a new study finds. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 30, 2013 11:58 - 2 Comments
Teen’s criminal career can start by age 5
IOWA STATE (US) — By the time a juvenile is arrested, or referred to the juvenile court system, chances are he or she has already displayed a pattern of antisocial behavior. (more…)
Society & Culture - Jan 28, 2013 16:08 - 11 Comments
Survey: Most Americans support stiffer gun laws
JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — Most Americans, including a majority of gun owners and National Rifle Association members, support at least some proposed policy changes aimed at reducing gun violence, a new survey finds. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 24, 2013 12:47 - 1 Comment
It’s easy for lonely rats to get addicted
U. TEXAS-AUSTIN (US) — Rats kept alone during their “teen” years are more likely to become addicted to amphetamines and alcohol—even after they reunite with peers. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 23, 2013 14:17 - 3 Comments
Could making new neurons treat anxiety?
COLUMBIA U. (US) — Drugs that lead to the production of new neurons could play a part in treatments for anxiety disorders like PTSD, say researchers. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 23, 2013 11:57 - 2 Comments
From genes to brain: Schizophrenia untangled
U. BUFFALO (US) — An early defect in a critical neurological pathway may be responsible for the onset of schizophrenia later in life. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 22, 2013 14:00 - 0 Comments
Drop in teens’ verbal skills tied to schizophrenia
KING’S COLLEGE LONDON (UK) — Adolescents whose verbal ability drops off are at increased risk of developing psychotic disorders years later. (more…)
Top Stories - Jan 18, 2013 7:17 - 1 Comment
Scans show what makes a brain ‘borderline’
U. TORONTO (CAN) — Brain regions that process anger and sadness are overactive in people with borderline personality disorder, a new study reveals. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 14, 2013 14:03 - 0 Comments
After stroke, depression can triple death risk
USC (US) — People who are depressed after a stroke may have a tripled risk of dying early and four times the risk of death from stroke than people who have not experienced a stroke or depression. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 9, 2013 16:06 - 0 Comments
Abused kids face long list of health risks
U. QUEENSLAND (AUS) — Adults who were abused and neglected—physically and emotionally—as children may be at higher risk for mental health problems, drug use, and sexually transmitted infections. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jan 4, 2013 10:59 - 0 Comments
Mental illness linked to domestic violence
KING’S COLLEGE LONDON (UK) — People diagnosed with mental illness are more likely than others to be victims of domestic violence, new research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 20, 2012 14:28 - 0 Comments
Parents: Don’t jump into sibling squabbles
U. MISSOURI (US) — Sibling conflict may increase a young person’s risk for depression and anxiety, but parents can help guard children’s mental health by setting up “house rules,” experts say. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 20, 2012 10:47 - 1 Comment
Wild animals know how to handle stress
U. TORONTO (CAN) — A snowshoe hare in the wild leads a stressful life, liable to become someone’s dinner at any moment—but unlike humans, they don’t develop ulcers, heart disease, or depression. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 18, 2012 16:53 - 1 Comment
Anxiety raises risk of PTSD after trauma
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — People who worry constantly are at greater risk for post-traumatic stress disorder, according to new research. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 14, 2012 9:48 - 14 Comments
Inflammation chemical linked to suicide
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Scientists report the first proof that a chemical in the brain called glutamate is linked to suicidal behavior—findings that offer new hope for prevention. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 5, 2012 15:17 - 5 Comments
Casual sex linked to teen depression
CORNELL (US) — Teens who “hook up” have a higher risk of depression, according to new research that finds the same does not hold true for those in a committed relationship. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 30, 2012 15:40 - 0 Comments
Racial bias linked to substance abuse
PURDUE (US) — Blacks who feel mistreated and discriminated against are more likely to abuse alcohol and illegal drugs, a new study reports. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 29, 2012 13:41 - 0 Comments
Diabetes drug may fend off depression
MONASH (AUS) — Taking a common medication that helps control blood sugar levels also seems to lower the risk of developing depression for people with diabetes. (more…)
