Anti-Depressants Less Effective for Bipolar Disorder
Thursday, March 29, 2007 By BlogMeister
Category: Bipolar Disorder

In a development that could have larger implications for the future treatment of bipolar disorder, longitudinal studies have found that, for patients on mood-stabilizing medications, the addition of a... more


Sugary Drinks Also Responsible for Health Problems
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 By BlogMeister
Category: Diet , Aging and Eating Disorders

Due to constant news coverage and advertising campaigns, most Americans have some idea that they should aim for healthier diets, but just as many have no real idea about the content of the foods t... more


Eating Disorder Patients Lose When Playing the Dia
Tuesday, March 27, 2007 By Dr. Mada
Category: Diet , Aging and Eating Disorders

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Time in Daycare Linked to Behavioral Problems
Monday, March 26, 2007 By Blog Meister
Category: Behavior/Conduct Disorders

The latest reports from a long-term study sponsored by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development indicate that children who spend considerable amounts of time in the care of adult... more


Flavored Meth Poses New Dangers
Monday, March 26, 2007 By BlogMeister
Category: Addiction

The Drug Enforcement Agency warns that new crops of crystal methamphetamine currently making their way across the country have been altered to smell and taste like fruit, soda or candy in order to a... more


Time in Daycare Linked to Behavioral Problems
Monday, March 26, 2007 By BlogMeister
Category: Parenting

The latest reports from a long-term study sponsored by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development indicate that children who spend considerable amounts of time in the care of adults ... more


Alcohol, Tobacco More Dangerous than Many Illegal Drugs
Friday, March 23, 2007 By BlogMeister
Category: Addiction

A new drug classification system proposed by experts in the UK controversially names alcohol and tobacco as greater public health risks than illegal substances such as ecstasy and marijuana. While tra... more


Therapy Via Phone or Internet is Effective for Depression
Friday, March 23, 2007 By BlogMeister
Category: Depression

New research reveals that non-traditional forms of treatment occurring over the phone can be very beneficial for patients suffering from depression who are beginning a medical regimen but either c... more


More Specific Definition Needed for PTSD
Thursday, March 22, 2007 By BlogMeister
Category: Stress

Based on clinical evidence that severely depressed patients also display many of the symptoms falling under the PTSD label, researchers believe that its definition needs to be refined in order to avoi... more


Alzheimer's Rates Rising Quickly
Wednesday, March 21, 2007 By BlogMeister
Category: Diet , Aging and Eating Disorders

As the average age of our population shifts upward, a considerably larger number of citizens are suffering from Alzheimer's disease, and experts believe that these percentages will only continue to ... more


Psychodynamic Therapy Effective for Panic Disorder
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 By BlogMeister
Category: Stress

Panic disorder, far from a fringe condition, is a large-scale drain on public health resources, accounting for one in five emergency room visits. The most common treatments for the disorder are ap... more


U.S. House Moves on Mental Health Parity, Aims to Strengthen Senate's Bill
Tuesday, March 20, 2007 By TheEditorInChief
Category: Our Psychology

It was only a month ago that the Senate made a strong step toward voting on The Mental Health Parity Act of 2007 when the bill sailed through the committee stage on an 18 to 3 vote. That bill, S. 558,... more


Women Experience Different Stresses at War and After Homecoming
Monday, March 19, 2007 By TheEditorInChief
Category: Stress

In a lengthy, well-reported story for this past Sunday's New York Times Magazine, writer Sara Corbett examined the effects of military service in Iraq and Afghanistan on women and how their experience... more


Regular Exercise Expands Brain Activity, Regulates Mental Health
Monday, March 19, 2007 By BlogMeister
Category: Diet , Aging and Eating Disorders

Scientists and fitness experts have long maintained that vigorous exercise is the most effective prescription for problems with mood stability, concentration and confidence. But improved appearanc... more


Prescription Drug Abuse Plaguing American Campuses
Monday, March 19, 2007 By BlogMeister
Category: Addiction

Those who believe that substance abuse among our college studentshas subsided or leveled off in the last decade need to reconsider theirpositions in light of a new, extensive studyreleased by Columbia... more


Prescription Drug Abuse Plaguing American Campuses
Friday, March 16, 2007 By Blog Meister
Category: College Life

Those who believe that substance abuse among our college students has subsided or leveled off in the last decade need to reconsider their positions in light of a new, extensive study released by Col... more


Strategies and Tools to Treat the Borderline Client
Friday, March 16, 2007 By TheEditorInChief
Category: Our Psychology

In yesterday's vlog clip Ivan Spielberg, LCSW, spoke about the borderline client and some of the misconceptions and problems that often follow from a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. Toda... more


Parents Wary of Other Children with Mental Illness
Friday, March 16, 2007 By Blog Meister
Category: Parenting

The ability to interact with other children, along with the appropriate support from teachers and caregivers, is one of the most important elements of a positive unpbringing and successful integrra... more


Parents Wary of Other Children with Mental Illness
Thursday, March 15, 2007 By BlogMeister
Category: Parenting

The ability to interact with other children, along with the appropriate support from teachers and caregivers, is one of the most important elements of a positive unpbringing and successful integrratio... more


Clearing Up Misconceptions about Boderline Personality Disorder
Thursday, March 15, 2007 By TheEditorInChief
Category: Our Psychology

Borderline personality disorder, a DSM IV Axis II diagnosis, is often misunderstood and incorrectly handled by members of the medical community. Those with the diagnosis can be challenging and frustra... more


Eating Disorders Not Confined to Women
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 By BlogMeister
Category: Diet , Aging and Eating Disorders

The majority of individuals suffering from varied eating disorders are, undeniably, female, but the first national study of eating disorders in 3,000 adults indicates that men are much more suscep... more


Even Moderate Exercise Can Help Smokers Quit
Wednesday, March 14, 2007 By TheEditorInChief
Category: Addiction

In virtually every case, the best plan to quit smoking is the one that you will stick with, but often exercise and physical activity can play an important role in helping smokers deal with cravings. W... more


Laughter as a Survival Instinct
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 By BlogMeister
Category: Our Psychology

While people often see their laughter as the proper product of a well-told joke or amusing situation, researchers indicate that the process evolved as a means of affirming communal bonds and ensuring ... more


Secondary Post-Traumatic Stress Causes Compassion Fatigue
Tuesday, March 13, 2007 By TheEditorInChief
Category: Stress

In the business world stressed out employees can be a real problem for the bottom line as absenteeism can skyrocket and presenteeism can seriously damage productivity. But for the men and women who wo... more


Lower Intelligence Increases PTSD Risks
Monday, March 12, 2007 By BlogMeister
Category: Stress

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a recurring nightmare for millions of people in every corner of our society. The aftermath of an emotional, anxiety-ridden event such as serious illness, violen... more


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