Archive for September, 2010

Higher Incidence of Bullying Experienced by Children with Food Allergies

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
Approximately 35 percent of children with food allergies over the age of 5 have been victims of bullying, teasing ...

Conflict Patterns Increase Divorce Risk

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
A new study out of the University of Michigan (U-M) reveals that divorce rates are higher in partnerships where one spouse deals with conflict constructively and the ...

Early Intervention Drastically Reduces PTSD in Children

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
When children witness or experience a potentially traumatic event, such as a car accident, a sports injury, a physical or sexual assault or violence, as many as 1 in 5 will develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder ...

Autoimmune History Does Not Increase Risk for Bipolar Disorder

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
The findings of a recent study revealed that while there is an association between family history of autoimmune disorders and increased risk ...

Decline in Suicides Not Related to Antidepressants

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
As part of an ongoing research effort, scientists have concluded that decline in suicide rates over recent decades, and ...

Brief, Early Intervention Slows PTSD in Children

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
Relatively brief intervention within 30 days of witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event may help protect children from post-traumatic stress ...

Too Much Work Flexibility Can Lead to Stress

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
A new research study suggests having the ability to control one’s work schedule leads to more blurring of ...

Loss of Traditional Family Structure Affects Kids’ Wellbeing

Thursday, September 30th, 2010
New research investigates the fact that today’s children are less likely to grow up within a traditional family structure. A ...

Genetic Link Found for ADHD

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
Researchers have found a possible genetic link for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But the researchers also stress that their evidence does not suggest a ...

Teens Disproportionately Affected by Mental Disorders

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010
The percentage of youth suffering from a mental disorder is even greater than the most frequent major physical conditions in adolescence, including ...
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