Advocacy and Policy Articles

Parental Guidance Plus Medications Aid Autistic Children

Monday, November 23rd, 2009
A new federal study finds a plan of medication plus a structured training program for parents is beneficial for children ...

Maternal Depression Can Stress Child’s Health

Monday, November 23rd, 2009
A new report finds maternal depression can worsen asthma symptoms in their children. Researchers from Johns Hopkins Children's Center analyzed data from ...

Mixed Parental Anxiety Over Internet Predators

Friday, November 20th, 2009
A new report on parental concerns about the safety of their children’s lives online reveals a wide range of ...

Stop Smoking While Losing Weight

Friday, November 20th, 2009
A new summary analysis discovers an individual can improve two health behaviors concurrently -- rebuffing the contention that embarking on a ...

Chemicals Found in Plastics Linked to ADHD

Friday, November 20th, 2009
A new study warns that phthalates, a family of chemical substances used primarily to make polyvinyl chloride (PVC) soft and flexible, may be associated ...

Opioid Use Among Those with Depression

Thursday, November 19th, 2009
Experts are concerned with a finding that suggests chronic pain patients with a history of depression are much more likely ...

Challenges for Women Who Support Family

Thursday, November 19th, 2009
IA new study explores the issues a woman confronts when she is the primary support for the family. According to a ...

Schizophrenia Profile Consistent Worldwide

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
A wide-reaching study of people with schizophrenia discovered amazing similarities in symptoms, medication, employment and sexual problems. The ...

Ethnic Pride Can Improve Teen Mental Health

Monday, November 16th, 2009
Adolescents often struggle to develop an appropriate level of self-esteem. But among ethnic minority groups, the ...

Drug Ads May Be Dangerous To Health

Monday, November 16th, 2009
Over the past 10 years, pharmaceutical companies have embarked on an aggressive campaign to directly advertise their wares to individuals. Prior to this trend, drug companies would focus all attention to prescribing physicians. Although the movement ...