Archive for September, 2008

Prepare For College Mental Health Crisis

Friday, September 26th, 2008
According to experts, an estimated 15 percent of students experience some form of mental illness -- such as major depression --while in college. Many often struggle with where to get support. ...
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National Survey of Adults with ADHD

Thursday, September 25th, 2008
According to a national survey of over 1,000 adults diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), ADHD significantly impacts many areas of their life. Respondents commented that the disorder impeded their ...
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Are American Kids Overmedicated

Thursday, September 25th, 2008
According to a new study, American children are approximately three times more likely to be prescribed psychotropic medication than children in Europe. The study, published in BioMed Central's open access journal ...
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“Next Generation” Depression Treatment

Thursday, September 25th, 2008
In preparation for advanced space travel scientists with the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) are developing a software program can provide self-guided treatment for depression. Specifically, the interactive, multi-media ...
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Physician Personality Influences Depression Dxs.

Thursday, September 25th, 2008
A new study suggests a physician's personality can affect how well they diagnose depression. The University of Rochester study found that individual traits influence how, or if, physician inquiries about patient ...
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Congress Passes Historic Mental Health Parity Bill

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
After over a decade of struggling and aborted attempts, Congress passed a bill yesterday that provides for equal treatment of mental health, alcohol and substance abuse disorders, ending a decades' long ...
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Asian Americans Shun Mental Health Care

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
Compared with the overall population, few Asian-Americans seek treatment for mental health illnesses, according to a preliminary study. The study was conducted by the University of California-Davis’ Asian American Center on ...
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Family Members Experience PTSD

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
Family members may experience post-traumatic stress as many as six months after a loved one's stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). The study, by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School ...
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CA Survivors Must Battle Stress

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
Results from a large national study suggests long-term survivors of adult cancers are almost twice as likely to report psychological distress severe enough to cause moderate to serious problems functioning in ...
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Analyze Emotions From a Distance

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
When you're upset or depressed, should you analyze your feelings to figure out what's wrong? Or should you just forget about it and move on? New research suggests a solution to these ...
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