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, a nationally recognized expert, Russell Barkley, Ph.D., ...

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) -- are found naturally in fish oil, ...

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 that behavioral programs and procedures can effectively ...

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 mental health. In a new study, National Institute ...

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 actually have physical effects on the body's ...

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 the British workers finds that while British ...

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 sample size relatively small, the mechanism by ...

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 women are 1.5 to 3 times more ...

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 substances known to express antioxidant properties, aided ...

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 slide unavoidably into disaster. But can humans ...