2008 May | Psych Central News

Link Between ADHD and Food Additives Again Questioned

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

A new editorial in the BMJ (British Medical Journal) asks researchers and professionals to look more closely at the link between attention deficit disorder (ADHD) and food additives. Andrew ...

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Mental Decline After Heart Surgery

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

A significant complication to cardiac surgery includes lasting problems with memory, language, and other cognitive skills after the procedure. However, these problems aren’t caused by the surgery itself or the pump ...

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Summer Camp Anxiety and Depression

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Many parents can remember the fear and anxiety that accompanied their first significant overnight stay when they attended summer camp. New research suggests the psychological stress should be addressed rather than ...

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Stop Smoking To Improve Social Life

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

In addition to the physical health benefits that accompany smoking cessation, new research discovers kicking the habit can improve social life. And, the decision to quit appears to influence an ...

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New Options for Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Emerging strategies to treat preschool-aged children with significant clinical depression as well as those severely depressed adults who do not respond to standard treatments -- such as antidepressants and psychotherapy -- ...

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Pressure Vest May Help Sensory Processing Disorders

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

A doctoral student from the University of Massachusetts Amherst has developed a novel device that may help children with autism and ADHD as well as adults with mental illness. The apparatus is a “deep-pressure” vest ...

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Burning Incense May Moderate Depression

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Burning incense is a practice that has been a part of religious ceremonies for many millennia. In a new study an international team of scientists have discovered how burning frankincense (resin ...

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Male Sexual Dysfunction May Be Sign of Heart Disease

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

New research shows that erectile dysfunction among men with diabetes can be an early warning sign for serious heart disease, including heart attack and death. In one study, researchers found cholesterol-lowering medications ...

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Fear of Crime and Social Change

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

A new research investigation finds that our everyday concerns about crime are much less frequent than previously thought. However, for people who live in high crime areas, the fear of crime ...

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Cultural Activities Improve Mental Well-Being

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

An interesting UK investigation has discovered participation in community events filled local people with pride and a renewed commitment to the city. Experts held a number of workshops for Liverpool ...

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