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Mental HealthHow to Stop an E-Bully
Child bullying online can be stopped with a little help from adults
Mental HealthWho Pays for Children’s Bipolar Care?
Bipolar treatment for children can be costly and insurance may only pay for part of it
Mental HealthWhen Migraines Hurt
Migraines are painful but do not lead to a loss of mental function
Mental HealthPro-Anorexic Bloggers
Eating disorder support and intervention methods could learn a thing or two from anorexia bloggers
Mental HealthSleepyheads with Asthma?
Children with asthma may be sleepier during daytime
Mental HealthShould You Insist on Music?
Enhanced auditory response for those who have had brief musical training as children
Mental HealthEcstasy During Pregnancy a Bad Idea
MDMA or ecstasy during pregnancy leads to slower development in one year olds
Mental HealthWith Schizophrenia, Sooner is Better
Schizophrenia has better outcomes in the long term if a person is treated faster
Mental HealthHow are American Women Handling Depression?
Depression in women often goes untreated
Mental HealthTeaching Self-Control
Personal discipline may not come naturally but it can be taught
Mental HealthAnorexics See Others As Normal
Anorexia patients may have brain wiring that makes them think they are bigger
Mental HealthBinge Drinking & Unemployment
Heavy drinking is more likely a consequence rather than a cause of unemployment
Mental HealthPrescription Monitoring Programs
Controlled substance monitoring may be the best approach to solving opioid addiction
Mental HealthHormones Linked to Improved Thinking
Cognitive ability was improved for older people taking growth hormone releasing hormone
Mental HealthSecondhand Smoke Puts Kids at Risk
Smoke exposure weakens cough reflex in children
Mental HealthWhy is the Drinking Age 21?
Alcohol overconsumption at an early age could lead to later problems
Mental HealthWorking Together for Kids With Autism
Autism treatments chosen by parents and doctors working together lead to more satisfaction
Mental HealthFeeling Philanthropic?
Giving really is better than receiving
Mental HealthDepressed Vets at Risk for Early Death
Depression among veterans increases health risks
Mental HealthADHD Treatment May Reduce Smoking Risk
Teens with ADHD who receive treatment may be less likely to start smoking
Mental HealthDrug-Alcohol Combo is Dangerous
Substance abuse treatment programs saw too many drug and alcohol combo admissions
Mental HealthPot Unsafe While Pregnant
Fetal development of the central nervous system can be impaired by potent marijuana
Mental Health"Top Gun" Director Tony Scott Dies
Director Tony Scott fatally jumped from bridge in Los Angeles
Mental Health"SuperMoms" More Prone to Depression
Intensive parenting accounts for mixed findings on parent satisfaction and mental health