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CBT With Drug Therapy Cuts Depression Relapse in Kids Compared to Meds Alone
7/3/2014 11:15:53 AM
A combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy along with medication enhances treatment for children and adolescents suffering from depression. In a new clinical trial, investigators discovered depression relapse rates were substantially lower in a group of youths who received both forms of treatment versus medication alone. “Continuation-phase strategies designed to reduce the high rates of relapse in […]
Cyberbullying Creates Fear in Students
7/2/2014 12:45:14 PM
Cyberbullying, like traditional bullying, creates fear among students about being victimized at school. While traditional bullying still creates the most fear among students, cyberbullying is a significant factor for fear of school victimization. The fear is especially pronounced among students who have experienced bullying at school or as the victim of gangs. Moreover, the fear from […]
Can Mobile Technology Transform Psychiatric Care?
7/2/2014 10:30:42 AM
A new smartphone application could potentially transform how patients with mental illnesses are monitored and treated by clinicians. Uri Nevo, Ph.D., and a team of scientists from Tel Aviv University developed a system that detects changes in patients’ behavioral patterns, and then transmits them to professionals in real time. The app could greatly improve the response […]
Chronic Childhood Stress Leaves Lasting Impact on Brain
6/29/2014 1:45:05 PM
Extreme stress experienced during childhood, such as poverty, neglect, and physical abuse, might alter the parts of the brain responsible for learning, memory, and the processing of stress and emotion. These changes may be linked to negative effects on behavior, health, employment, and even the choice of romantic partners later in life, according to researchers […]
More Women Than Men With Chronic Illness Seek Mental Health Services
6/27/2014 1:00:30 PM
New research finds that women with chronic physical illnesses are more likely to use mental health services than men with similar illnesses. Moreover, they also seek out mental health services six months earlier than those same men. “Chronic physical illness can lead to depression,” said Dr. Flora Matheson, a scientist in Canada's St. Michael’s Hospital […]
'Ringing in the Ears' Alters Processing of Emotion
6/27/2014 11:15:40 AM
More than 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus, a condition that causes individuals to hear noises that are not really there. Sounds like whooshing, train whistles, cricket noises, or whines may be heard with the severity often varying on a day to day basis. Research has shown that tinnitus is associated with increased stress, anxiety, irritability, […]
Substantial Weight Loss = Better Mood, Improved Sleep
6/27/2014 10:30:18 AM
New research has documented that when obese adults lose at least fives percent of their body weight they sleep better and longer. In addition, the study found that weight loss at six months improved sleep quality, as well as mood, regardless of how the individuals lost the weight. The study results were presented at the […]
More Benefits Found In Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's
6/26/2014 12:00:35 PM
While it is well-recognized that deep brain stimulation (DBS) improves motor symptoms of patients with early and advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD), new research finds that DBS also reduces the number and severity of non motor symptoms. “Non-motor features are common in PD patients, occur across all disease stages, and while well-described, are still under-recognized when […]
Those With Low Self-Esteem May Not Want To Be Cheered Up
6/25/2014 11:15:04 AM
New research suggests that cheering up a friend because they have low self-esteem may not be the best strategy. Investigators found that people with low self-esteem may have a negative view of themselves and do not want to receive positive validations. Indeed, they often construe critical feedback, romantic rejections, or unsuccessful job applications as evidence […]
Growth Hormone May Lead to Depression in Kids
6/24/2014 12:45:58 PM
New research discovers that children treated with growth hormone (GH) may become depressed and withdrawn over time. Thus, although hormonal treatments may work to help a child become taller, the unintended consequences of psychosocial issues must be considered. Study results were presented at the joint meeting of the International Society of Endocrinology and the Endocrine […]
Waking Up During Surgery Not Tied to PTSD
6/23/2014 12:45:10 PM
Finnish researchers confirm in a study in the journal Anesthesia & Analgesia that patients who remain aware during anesthesia and surgery do not seem to be at increased risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other problems with psychosocial well-being. “We found no indication that intraoperative awareness with recall had any long-term effects on patients’ […]
Report: Defense, VA Fail to Track If PTSD Treatment Works
6/23/2014 10:30:57 AM
A new report from the independent, nonprofit Institute of Medicine (IOM) finds that the federal government is not measuring the effectiveness of treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — calling into question the millions of dollars spent on mental health of service members. Moreover, researchers discovered the neither the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) nor U.S. Department […]
Antidepressants While Pregnant Tied to Child's Obesity, Diabetes
6/22/2014 1:45:34 PM
A new study has found a correlation between the use of a popular antidepressant during pregnancy and an increased risk of obesity and Type II diabetes in children. “Obesity and Type II diabetes in children is on the rise and there is the argument that it is related to lifestyle and availability of high calorie […]
Depression May Be Hidden Risk Factor in Female Heart Attack Deaths
6/22/2014 12:15:28 PM
Women age 55 and younger who are moderately or severely depressed are twice as likely to suffer a heart attack, die, or require artery-opening procedures, according to researchers at Emory University. “Women in this age group are also more likely to have depression, so this may be one of the 'hidden' risk factors that can […]
Safety Warnings on Antidepressants May Lead to Unintended Consequences
6/20/2014 11:15:42 AM
FDA warnings about the potential danger for young people from taking antidepressants have resulted in a dramatic increase in suicide attempts. Researchers say the warnings have backfired, causing an increase in suicide attempts by teens and young adults. Harvard Medical School researchers report the 2003 warnings drew intense and possibly exaggerated media coverage that led […]
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