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Archive for February, 2007

Cognitive Therapy Beneficial for War PTSD

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
A particular form of talk therapy, or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) appears to be more effective than traditional CBT for active duty women and female military veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The technique, ...  Read more... »

Narcissism Examined

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
Some traditional views of narcissism hold that the inflated ego, the constant need for attention and the unfounded sense of entitlement result from an individual's unconscious self-loathing. However, new research suggests narcissists actually have a ...  Read more... »

Cholesterol’s Link to Alzheimer’s

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
For decades physicians have recognized the role of cholesterol on vascular health as some forms of cholesterol are beneficial for heart health while other types of cholesterol are bad, in fact, very bad. New research ...  Read more... »

Depression Drops Heart Outcomes

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007
Depression has been added to the list of risk factors for patients with heart failure. In fact, the mental health status appears to be as important as well known factors such as high cholesterol, hypertension, ...  Read more... »

Antidepressants Lower Men’s Alcohol Use

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007
A new Canadian study compared the level of alcohol consumption among men and women suffering from depression. In particular, the relationship between use of antidepressants and level of alcohol intake was assessed. The study concluded ...  Read more... »

Prolong Mental Health by Participation

Tuesday, February 27th, 2007
Maintaining mental health during the aging process is seen by many as the holy grail of health and well-being. New research finds that participation in community groups and organizations can maintain mental health even after ...  Read more... »

Anxiety Can Affect GI System

Monday, February 26th, 2007
Stress, anxiety and other mental health conditions or characteristics can make some individuals more susceptible to irritable bowel syndrome, finds a new study. However, study authors believe cognitive behavioral therapy may be an effective treatment ...  Read more... »

Teenage Access to Porn

Monday, February 26th, 2007
Advancements in telecommunications, cable and other forms of digital media allow young adolescents a ubiquitous view of pornography. A new study finds that traditional "filters" such as geographic isolation from population centers, are now obsolete ...  Read more... »

Military Deployment Taxes Support Systems

Monday, February 26th, 2007
Mental health care for military personnel and their families is falling short, finds a new report by the American Psychological Association (APA). Many service personnel and their family members are going without mental health care ...  Read more... »

Stress and Alcohol Double the Trouble

Friday, February 23rd, 2007
Researchers have discovered that cravings, and possible relapse, are triggered by stress and alcohol cues. New findings indicate that the cues (from stress and alcohol) may act on the brain differently to influence craving. The ...  Read more... »
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