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Childhood Cancer Survivors at Risk for Long-Term Emotional Distress

May 26th, 2012
Childhood Cancer Survivors at Risk for Long-Term Emotional DistressSurvivors of childhood cancer are at greater risk for persistent hair loss and disfigurement, and for some ...

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Helps Traumatized Kids Heal

May 25th, 2012
 Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Helps Traumatized Kids HealA new study had found a widely used psychological intervention dramatically reduces psychological distress experienced by child victims of war and sexual ...

Life Satisfaction Linked to Resiliency

May 24th, 2012
Life Satisfaction Linked to ResiliencyFor all except the very fortunate few, life is full of ups and downs. In a new study, Spanish researchers found that learning to cope with ...

Industry Slants Drug Benefits in Presentations to MDs

May 23rd, 2012
Industry Slants Drug Benefits in Presentations to MDsIn an era of evidence-based clinical care, a new study finds that research presented to psychiatrists during their annual ...

Depression Linked With More Internet Use

May 22nd, 2012
Can Internet Use Predict Depression?Someday your phone or laptop might truly be smart: It could diagnose your depression based on your Internet surfing patterns. According to researchers at Missouri University of ...

Angry Partner May Also Be Sad

May 22nd, 2012
An Angry Partner May Also be Sad Married couples usually are pretty good at recognizing each other’s emotional state during conflicts. However, researchers have found that one significant ...

Acid in the Brain Linked to Panic Disorders, Depression

May 20th, 2012
Recent studies suggest that increased acidity, or low pH, in the brain is linked to panic disorders, anxiety, and depression. But University of Iowa neuroscientist John Wemmie, M.D., Ph.D., says his work suggests that changes in acidity are important for normal brain activity ...

Winter Babies at Greater Risk for Schizophrenia

May 20th, 2012
Schizophrenia is more widespread among individuals born during the winter months—especially in January, according to a new, large study. Furthermore, the month in which a baby is born greatly affects his or her eyesight and eating habits and also influences birth defects ...

Winning the War Against PTSD

May 19th, 2012
A new study has found that the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among soldiers returning from Afghanistan and Iraq is dramatically lower than predicted. A Harvard researcher credits new efforts by the Army to prevent PTSD, as well as ensuring that those ...

Heavy Drinking in Youth Linked to Severe Depression

May 17th, 2012
Heavy Drinking in Youth Linked to Severe DepressionYoung people who tend to overuse alcohol are much more likely to suffer from severe depression, anxiety or stress, according to ...
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