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Marriage Increases Survival Rates Following Heart Surgery
Patients in a happy marriage were three times more likely to be alive15 years following coronary bypass surgery than patients who were single.
The Moderating Roles of Age and Parenting on ADHD
The latest clinical news in diagnosing and treating ADHD.
Traumatic Brain Injury Boosts Risk of Schizophrenia
A recent study indicates that traumatic brain injury may be linked to an increased risk of developing schizophrenia.
Depressive Symptoms in Mothers Affect Brain Structure of Children
Children of mothers who suffer from depression have an enlarged amygdala, the region of the brain connected to emotional reactions.
Researchers Determine Risk of Depression Is Doubled in Abused Children
A child or teenager’s risk of suffering from multiple episodes of clinical depression is almost doubled if the child is abused.
How Gene Variant Linked to ADHD Could Operate
A recent study provides insight into how a dopamine receptor subtype could play a role in increasing a person’s risk for ADHD.
A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Neurofeedback in ADHD
Neurofeedback effectively reduced inattention symptoms on parent rating scales and reaction time in neuropsychological tests.
Study Finds More Children Being Hospitalized for Mental Illnesses
Between the years of 1996 and 2007, short-stay hospitalizations of children with mental illnesses increased greatly.
Regular Exercise May Prevent Brain Damage Caused by Alzheimer's Disease
Exercising regularly is linked to preventing brain damage that is connected to neurodegenerative disease, such as Alzheimer’s disease.
FDA Approves Trial for New Schizophrenia Treatment Add-on
The application approved for testing is for a treatment known as NW-3509, an “add-on therapy” for schizophrenia.
Behavioral Activation Therapy Helps Treat Chronic Depression
Adding behavioral activation therapy to medication improves social function in individuals suffering from major depressive disorder.
Depressed Older Women May Face Increased Risk of Stroke
Depression in older women is linked to an increased risk of stroke, a new study based on data from the Nurses’ Health Study finds.
Researchers Detect New ADHD Genes, Link Them to Autism Susceptibility
Researchers have identified more genes ADHD and demonstrated an overlap between some of these genes and those found in other neuropsychiatric conditions.
Dr. Russell Barkley Discusses New Treatments for ADHD [Podcast]
Dr. Barkley speaks about treating ADHD and explores new research that is being done to better understand the condition.
ADHD Clinical Update, August 11, 2011
The latest in clinical research on the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD.
Brains of Tanning Bed Users Similar to Brains of Addicts
According to recent research, the brains of people who frequent tanning beds behave very similarly to the brains of alcoholics and drug addicts.
Antidepressants Increasingly Prescribed without Psychiatric Diagnosis
Antidepressants are increasingly being prescribed by nonpsychiatrists without an accompanying psychiatric diagnosis, a new study finds.
Belief in Benevolent God Reduces Anxiety in Patients
Mental health professionals should incorporate the spiritual beliefs of a patient into his or her treatments.
50% of Schizophrenia Cases Are Non-hereditary
“De novo” mutations are responsible for over 50% of non-hereditary cases of schizophrenia.
Newer Antidepressants Often Have Side Effects Such as Hyponatremia in Elderly
New generation antidepressants such as SSRIs are associated with an increased risk of several severe adverse outcomes in the elderly.
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