2008 August | Psych Central News

Medication Management For College Students

Monday, August 25th, 2008

A growing number of students are arriving on campus with medications for conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder and attention deficit disorder. And once on campus, experiencing new freedom from supervision ...

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Hormone Therapy Aids Quality of Life

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

A new international study has shown HRT use can significantly improve well-being in women with menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats. HRT use was associated with improvements in ...

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Positive Mindset Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Researchers have found evidence that staying positive has a protective role against breast cancer. Conversely, adverse life events such as the loss of a parent or close relative, divorce or the ...

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Lower Stress by Saving A Little From Each Paycheck

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

A new study finds that Americans are better at saving money when they set goals in the near future -- such as next month -- rather than the more distant future. “While ...

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False Memories Can Influence Future Behavior

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Do you know someone who claims to remember their first day of kindergarten? Or a trip they took as a toddler? While some people may be able to recall trivial details ...

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Good Leadership at Work Aids Mental Health

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

New research finds evidence that good leadership has positive effects on employee health and well-being, including lower rates of anxiety, depression, and job stress as well as decreased sick leave ...

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Spanking Linked to Physical Abuse

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Spanking has been, and still is, a common method of child discipline used by American parents. However, a new study discovered mothers who report that they or their partner spanked ...

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Stress During Pregnancy May Predispose Schizophrenia

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

A new study discovered pregnant women who endure the psychological stress of being in a war zone are more likely to give birth to a child who develops schizophrenia. The research ...

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The Pill for Severe Premenstrual Symptoms

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

A new clinical trial using a popular low-dose contraceptive could uncover a more effective treatment for the 5 to 10 percent of women who suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). PMDD ...

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Parental Expectations Affect College Students Identity

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Parents typically desire for their children to succeed in life as measured by academic then professional success. However, a new study finds that student anxieties over a perceived failure ...

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