Re-shaping Negative Thoughts Shields At-Risk Teens from Depression
At-risk teens exposed to a program that teaches them to counteract their unrealistic and overly negative thoughts experienced significantly less depression than their peers who received usual care.
Autism Skews Developing Brain with Synchronous Motion and Sound
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) tend to stare at people’s mouths rather than their eyes. Now, newly-released study in 2-year-olds with the social deficit disorder suggests why they might find mouths so attractive: lip-syncing.
Use of Antipsychotics in Alzheimer’s Patients May Lead to Detrimental Metabolic Changes
Most of the data on the metabolic effects of atypical antipsychotics—also called newer or second generation antipsychotics—is from younger or middle-aged adults with schizophrenia. The metabolic effects on patients with Alzheimer's disease taking these medications have not been systematically assessed until now.
Smoking During Pregnancy--What are the Risks?
The decreased birth weights seen in infants of mothers who smoke reflect a dose–dependent relationship—the more the woman smokes during pregnancy, the greater the reduction of infant birth weight. These newborns also display signs of stress and drug withdrawal consistent with what has been reported in infants exposed to other drugs.
Unemployment, Chronic Pain and Depression Can Be Inextricably Connected
After relationship difficulties, unemployment is the most likely thing to push someone into a bad depression. This isn’t surprising, since work is often a significant source of an individual’s sense of worth and self-esteem. For many, depression first shows up in physical symptoms, such as headaches, gastrointestinal distress, and sexual dysfunction.
Research Shows How Chronic Stress May be Linked to Physical and Mental Ailments
Chronic stress can lead to chronically elevated levels of glucocorticoids, which in turn may reduce cell functioning, via the interaction between GR/Bcl-2 and mitochondria. The decrease in proper cell function may be at the root of certain physical and mental illnesses.
Drug Rehab Programs
Selecting a drug rehab for yourself or someone you care about may be one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime. Most of us don't know what to look for in a quality program. Not all drug rehab centers are the same--they differ greatly in program options, staff qualifications, credentials, cost, and effectiveness.
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