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Medication May Improve Cognition in Schizophrenia

Monday, September 24th, 2007
A new study suggests a modified treatment approach may improve attention, memory and problem-solving abilities for those diagnosed with schizophrenia. Researchers believe a treatment strategy of blocking the glutamate system, a ...  Read more... »

Physicians Benefit From Coping Support

Friday, September 14th, 2007
A respected authority posits the view that physicians, who often do not seek out help for themselves, could benefit from support to help them cope with the trauma of patient death. In ...  Read more... »

Chemical Signature of Loneliness

Thursday, September 13th, 2007
While it is known that loneliness -- especially among those who become socially isolated -- is associated with increased mortality rates, a definitive biochemical description of the event has been unavailable. Now, in the ...  Read more... »

Screen for Borderline Personality Disorder

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007
A new study suggests excessive emotional reactions can characterize adults with borderline personality disorder (BPD). NIMH-funded researchers discovered adults with borderline personality disorder displayed extreme reactions when looking at words with unpleasant meanings compared to healthy ...  Read more... »

Cynical Shyness May Be Warning Sign

Sunday, August 19th, 2007
An extreme form of shyness that predominantly affects males may lead to violent behavior say researchers at the Shyness Research Institute in Indiana. They base their opinion on an analysis of school shootings in the ...  Read more... »

Loneliness Impairs Health

Saturday, August 18th, 2007
Time alone is often a beneficial time to gather thoughts and reflect. And, some view solitude as an important path to spiritual growth. However, when time alone transcends into loneliness and isolation, the stage may ...  Read more... »

Schizophrenic Hallucinations Mapped

Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
Researchers report use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) pinpoints both structural and functional abnormalities in schizophrenic patients who experience chronic auditory hallucinations. Researchers believe the discovery of the specific brain regions involved with the disorder will ...  Read more... »

Avoid Pot If At Risk for Psychosis

Friday, July 27th, 2007
A new UK study postulates use of cannabis could increase the risk of developing a psychotic illness such as schizophrenia, later in life. Dr Stanley Zammit from Bristol and ...  Read more... »

Should Antipsychotic Drugs Be Used for Dementia

Thursday, July 26th, 2007
Medications used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have been used for years to treat other conditions, including reducing disruptive behavior among individuals diagnosed with dementia. The August issue of ...  Read more... »

Early Behavior Critical for Teen Mental Health

Tuesday, July 24th, 2007
Behavioral problems in grade school can initiate an environment of peer rejection and loneliness that leads to early adolescent depression. The research findings from the Universities of Montreal and Oslo ...  Read more... »
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