www.dailyrx.com - Mental Health

Child Abuse Hospitalizations Too High

Tara Haelle — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:08:06 +0000

The number of children hospitalized for abuse injuries in a single year is a wake-up call that parents feeling high levels of stress should seek help before the pressure overtakes them.

Flagrant Fouls Cost More Than 15 Yards

Tara Haelle — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:42:49 +0000

Parents of high school football players take note: it's not the one big hit that poses the greatest risk to their teens' brains - it's the smaller hits from regular practices and games.

The Evolution of Anxiety Starts at Shame

Brittany Ann Lewis — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:33:07 +0000

Charles Darwin’s ideas of evolution are supported yet again, this time by psychologists studying anxiety.

Borna Doesn't Cause Mental Illness

Brittany Ann Lewis — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:02:57 +0000

Recent studies confirm that borna disease virus, (BDV), an infectious neurological disorder, does not cause mental illness.

Antipsychotic Drugs May Cause Metabolic Problems

Christopher Wright — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:05:00 +0000

Antipsychotic drugs are among the most prescribed drugs in the U.S. Almost all of these drugs are known to possibly cause obesity and diabetes, and, until recently, nobody knew why.

Take a Snack, If You Please

Brittany Ann Lewis — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:12:37 +0000

We all know someone who goes that extra mile to spread joy and aid others, but did you notice that they also tend to snack more?

Blame a Sex Hormone for Feeling Uncooperative

Brittany Ann Lewis — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:11:02 +0000

While testosterone is best known as the male sex hormone, its presence is necessary in all of us to maintain our overall health and well being, yet those with increased levels of the hormone may have a hard time getting along with others.

Your Aging Brain on Insulin

Travis Hill — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:41:07 +0000

As you grow older, you may find your memory is not as good as it used to be. Seniors with diabetes may have even more problems with their brain health.

Optimism Rules The Day

Brittany Ann Lewis — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:18:30 +0000

Those labeled a “hypochondriac” by family and friends may have to hide from evidence for the defense. Emerging research suggests that our thoughts on illness can significantly effect how we end up feeling.

Did Your Parents Stay in School?

Shelley Seale — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:09:32 +0000

Many things in childhood and from our parental upbringing greatly influence our lifelong mental health. But could the level of education your parents attained be one of them?

Mental Health

Steven Cutbirth — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:28:16 +0000

Mental health encompasses how a person thinks, feels, their mood, and how they relate to themselves and to others. It determines how an individual will handle stress, make life decisions, and interact with the world. Good mental health would encompass emotional well-being, the ability to think and feel a full range of emotions, and the ability to productively deal with the everyday challenges that life ultimately provides.

You Are How You Eat

Brittany Ann Lewis — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:24:39 +0000

Anyone who has heard the phrase "you are what you eat" might be interested to know that scientists are starting to link personality traits to eating habits.

A Friend by Your Side Keeps Self-Worth High

Christopher Wright — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:20:06 +0000

Everyone knows that it feels nice to have friends, but did know that keeping close friends as children has real physiological and psychological benefits later in life?

A Shot for Sadness, Sluggishness, and Stroke

Brittany Ann Lewis — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:55:34 +0000

Those recently suffering a lacunar stroke should talk to their health care provider about vitamin supplementation, studies suggest.

Shop Til' You Smile

Christopher Wright — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:07:50 +0000

Have you ever considered that what you buy has an effect on your life satisfaction? A new study shows that if you spend money on experiences, rather than items, you may have a better outlook on life.

Nature v. Nurture and Its Impact on Crime

Brittany Ann Lewis — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:03:45 +0000

Criminal or not? The answer may be in the DNA. A recently released research paper by criminologist J.C. Barnes, Ph.D., implies that your genes contribute to whether or not you end up committing crime.

Is There A Mental Health Crisis?

Shelley Seale — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:46:35 +0000

Blame it on the economic downturn, genetic or biological issues - whatever the causes, Americans are more depressed than ever before.

Are You Eyeballing Me?

Brittany Ann Lewis — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:43:51 +0000

“Humans need social connections, and without them, people experience physical and psychological problems,” explains Eric Wesselmann, Ph.D., researcher from Purdue University.

Working Overtime is a Thrill Kill

Brittany Ann Lewis — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:22:07 +0000

Those who work 11+ hours each day are over twice as likely to have an episode of major depression, research suggests.

Psychiatric Manual Could Lead to Trouble

Christopher Wright — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:40:11 +0000

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the standard which clinicians use to diagnose their patients. A new edition of the manual contains changes that may lead to omitting certain diagnoses.

Drinking in College: Some Demographics

Brittany Ann Lewis — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:28:14 +0000

Students who host parties at their off-campus houses tend to drink more than other undergraduates, research suggests.

Helping You Helps Your Employer

Brittany Ann Lewis — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:14:07 +0000

While issues with mental health may cause problems with work, ignoring the issues will only make it worse, studies suggest.

Mental Illness and Former Inmates

Christopher Wright — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:55:14 +0000

If society is to keep former inmates who are mentally ill from returning to prison, changes are needed. Medical researchers say inmates must be carefully diagnosed for both substance abuse and mental health issues.

Smarten Up & Open Up

Brittany Ann Lewis — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:56:31 +0000

Openness, a personality trait most believe people either have or do not have, seems to come alongside cognitive gains. New research suggest senior's mental capacity benefits from playing mind-games

Don't Drink the Water!

Brittany Ann Lewis — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:40:05 +0000

The water you drink today may be impacting your 'mental health'. A new study found contaminated drinking water caused a statistically significant increase in mental illness in the 1980s.

Exercise with ADHD

Brittany Ann Lewis — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:10:00 +0000

Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) struggle with scattered thoughts and excess energy, and researchers suggest exercise might help them.

Famously Anxious and Sleepless

Brittany Ann Lewis — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:59:26 +0000

While watching celebrities play their roles in your favorite movies or TV series, it’s difficult to remember they’re real people with emotions and feelings just like your own.

Americans Seek Therapy Frequently

Brittany Ann Lewis — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:00:28 +0000

A cross-cultural comparison of drinking habits yields unsavory results for the United States. Americans may drink more often, but do seek help.

For Women, Sex is Like Fine Wine

Tara Haelle — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:48:54 +0000

Women may not have as much sexual desire once they're well past middle age, but they are still enjoying it - and their sexual satisfaction improves as they age.

Alcohol's Happy Hour

Brittany Ann Lewis — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:17:12 +0000

More than half of the alcohol consumed in the United States occurs during a process known as binge drinking, defined as four or more drinks for women and five or more drinks in men, suggests reports.