Mental Health News
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Mental HealthLearning While You Sleep?
Sleeping minds may not be aware of it but they may still be learning
Mental HealthEven Babies Can Have PTSD
Post traumatic stress disorder common in young kids being treated for cancer
Mental HealthMonkey See, Monkey Do
Parent and peer habits can influence kids in their drinking and smoking future
Mental HealthGingko Biloba Doesn’t Prevent Dementia
Alzheimers risk was not lower for people who took gingko biloba for 5 years
Mental HealthPut the Cigarette Down & No One Gets Fat
Prenatal smoking link to obesity in teens may relate to higher fat intake
Mental HealthIs There a Better Way to Treat PTSD?
PTSD treatment can be successful through multiple techniques
Mental HealthDon’t Pick on Autism
Autistic teens may be targets of bullying
Mental HealthHandling Tough News When Pregnant
Prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease can increase stress and anxiety for mom
Mental HealthAging Fathers and Risk of Autism
Autism risk may be passed down through dad's genes
Mental HealthCause for Frailty in Elderly
Anorexia in elderly persons can be dangerous when muscle weakness follows
Mental Health$100 Million for Autism Research
Autism researchers get funding to gain understanding and look for new treatments
Mental HealthLow Rate of Violent Disorder in Iraq
Intermittent explosive disorder more common among Americans than among Iraqis
Mental HealthNFL Players’ Brain Disease Risk Triple
Alzheimers and neurodegenerative diseases kill pro players three times more often
Mental HealthThe Stresses of Coming Home for Vets
Stress of readjustment for veterans makes them more likely to seek mental health treatment
Mental HealthDementia Brain Changes Show up Early
Mild cognitive impairment shows up years after the brain starts to show changes
Mental HealthDoes Mood Spur Walking?
Osteoarthritis patients with a positive attitude walk more
Mental HealthThe Glass Is Half Full… Or Is It?
Glass shape of alcoholic drinks affects how quickly people drink
Mental HealthIs Chatting Online Good?
Adolescents improve emotional health through instant messaging
Mental HealthCan Depression Be Predicted?
Major depressive disorder risk factors may help doctors predict its onset
Mental HealthCo-Parenting Through Technology
Post divorce communication technology use affects the co parenting relationship
Mental HealthBipolar... and Pregnant
Bipolar disorder and pregnancy need more study but pregnancy appears to help the disorder
Mental HealthKids Feel Mother Nature's Stress
Children with PTSD and depression have a harder time coping after natural disasters
Mental HealthDifferent Types of Post-Baby Suffering
Postpartum depression and domestic abuse often occur together
Mental HealthAutism in the Workplace
Autistic people may struggle to hold a job