2007 December | Psych Central News

Care Management For Adult ADHD

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

An emerging opinion suggests adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) should not be downplayed or ignored as the disorder can significantly impact quality of life. To increase awareness of the disorder, ...

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Trial of Omega-3’s for Depression

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

Researchers plan to investigate the efficacy of two polyunsaturated Omega-3 fatty acids for treatment of depression. The two fatty acids being studied -- docosahexanoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) ...

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Therapy as First Line Treatment for Tics

Monday, December 17th, 2007

Although pharmacology is often used as an initial method to improve psychological disorders ranging from attention hyperactivity/deficit disorder (ADHD) to bipolar disorder, a new review of the reported research indicates ...

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Serotonin Tied to Optimism

Monday, December 17th, 2007

Although an overly optimistic view of the future sometimes leads to underestimating risks and making unrealistic plans, "a moderate optimistic illusion" appears to be essential for maintaining motivation and good ...

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Fertility Issues Can Trigger Seasonal Blues

Friday, December 14th, 2007

A new report finds cognitive or talk therapy is an effective modality for seasonal blues, especially among individuals experiencing fertility problems. The finding is salient as year end holiday blues can ...

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Women Face Increased Worksite Stress

Friday, December 14th, 2007

A new British study suggests team-working and other modern employment practices can put as much strain on a woman's family relationships as working an extra 120 hours a year. The study of ...

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Extended-Release Medication for Schizophrenia

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

A new study evaluated the efficacy and safety of a new psychotropic agent for the treatment of schizophrenia in a 6-week, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Although the trial was brief, and the ...

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Gender-Specific Research On Mood Disorders

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

While society often downplays a women's moodiness as related to their menstrual cycle, or conversely to menopause, mood disorders are a serious and pervasive health problem. Several large-scale population studies have found ...

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Green Tea May Lower Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

Thursday, December 13th, 2007

A new study suggests the health benefits from consumption of green tea may include the protection of brain cells. Researchers discovered green tea polyphenols, a group of naturally occurring chemical ...

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Does Time Slow Down in a Crisis?

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

In the popular movie, The Matrix, hero Neo wins his battles when time slows in the simulated world. In the real world, accident victims often report a similar slowing as they ...

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