Just thought I would share some recent articles dealing with mental health issues.
Cohabitation: Issues That Affect Intimacy
Whatever the reason, if you are an unmarried couple and thinking about sharing a home, you’re certainly not alone. But before you sign a lease together, there are some things you should know...
http://psychcentral.com/lib/2008/cohabitation-issues-that-affect-intimacy/
Streamlining Your Life
People frequently complain about a lack of time. Is there a realistic way can we steal back precious hours for what we really want to do?
http://psychcentral.com/lib/2008/streamlining-your-life/
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Mental Health in the News
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PTSD Among Children
Although PTSD is commonly associated with victims of major trauma and those who witness violence, a new study finds that it also can affect children who have lost a parent expectedly to diseases...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/09/ptsd-among-children/2135.html
Sleep Problems Accompany ADHD
A new report suggests children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are likely to experience sleep problems...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/09/sleep-problems-accompany-adhd/2134.html
Depression As Risk Factor of Alzheimer's
A new study supports the idea that depression is truly a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease rather than a subtle early sign of its underlying pathology...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/08/depression-as-risk-factor-of-alzheimers/2130.html
Anticipation of Laughter Protects Health
The old adage proselytizing the benefits of good old fashioned humor has been confirmed and in fact expanded by new research...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/08/anticipation-of-laughter-protects-health/2129.html
Parkinson's and Cholesterol
A relationship between low levels of cholesterol and Parkinson's has been confirmed in a follow-up study...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/07/parkinsons-and-cholesterol/2124.html
Academic Stress May Lead to Stimulant Abuse
As the end of the semester approaches, researchers warn that an increasing number of students are using ADHD drugs and energy drinks to help them through...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/07/academic-stress-may-lead-to-stimulant-abuse/2123.html
Dementia from Unexpected Source
Researchers discover a significant number of individuals diagnosed with dementia showed evidence of small, cumulative blood vessel damage that can arise from hypertension or diabetes...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/07/dementia-from-unexpected-source/2122.html
Genetic Link to Resiliency
A new federal study suggests inherited variations of an innate anxiety-reducing molecule may help explain why some people can withstand stress better than others...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/04/genetic-link-to-resiliency/2118.html
Depression in Youth May Affect Success in Workplace
A new UK study suggests mental health problems in childhood are linked with adult challenges in the workplace...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/04/depression-in-youth-may-affect-success-in-workplace/2117.html
Cognitive Behavioral Therapies Effective for Bipolar
Cognitive behavioral therapies are very valuable in the treatment of bipolar disorder according to a psychology professor who presented at a research conference in Melbourne today...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/03/cognitive-behavioral-therapies-effective-for-bipolar/2113.html
Sometimes a Little Anxiety Can Be Good
Anxiety is a common feeling experienced by most people at some point in their lives...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/03/sometimes-a-little-anxiety-can-be-good/2111.html
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Cohabitation: Issues That Affect Intimacy
Whatever the reason, if you are an unmarried couple and thinking about sharing a home, you’re certainly not alone. But before you sign a lease together, there are some things you should know...
http://psychcentral.com/lib/2008/cohabitation-issues-that-affect-intimacy/
Streamlining Your Life
People frequently complain about a lack of time. Is there a realistic way can we steal back precious hours for what we really want to do?
http://psychcentral.com/lib/2008/streamlining-your-life/
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Mental Health in the News
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PTSD Among Children
Although PTSD is commonly associated with victims of major trauma and those who witness violence, a new study finds that it also can affect children who have lost a parent expectedly to diseases...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/09/ptsd-among-children/2135.html
Sleep Problems Accompany ADHD
A new report suggests children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are likely to experience sleep problems...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/09/sleep-problems-accompany-adhd/2134.html
Depression As Risk Factor of Alzheimer's
A new study supports the idea that depression is truly a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease rather than a subtle early sign of its underlying pathology...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/08/depression-as-risk-factor-of-alzheimers/2130.html
Anticipation of Laughter Protects Health
The old adage proselytizing the benefits of good old fashioned humor has been confirmed and in fact expanded by new research...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/08/anticipation-of-laughter-protects-health/2129.html
Parkinson's and Cholesterol
A relationship between low levels of cholesterol and Parkinson's has been confirmed in a follow-up study...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/07/parkinsons-and-cholesterol/2124.html
Academic Stress May Lead to Stimulant Abuse
As the end of the semester approaches, researchers warn that an increasing number of students are using ADHD drugs and energy drinks to help them through...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/07/academic-stress-may-lead-to-stimulant-abuse/2123.html
Dementia from Unexpected Source
Researchers discover a significant number of individuals diagnosed with dementia showed evidence of small, cumulative blood vessel damage that can arise from hypertension or diabetes...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/07/dementia-from-unexpected-source/2122.html
Genetic Link to Resiliency
A new federal study suggests inherited variations of an innate anxiety-reducing molecule may help explain why some people can withstand stress better than others...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/04/genetic-link-to-resiliency/2118.html
Depression in Youth May Affect Success in Workplace
A new UK study suggests mental health problems in childhood are linked with adult challenges in the workplace...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/04/depression-in-youth-may-affect-success-in-workplace/2117.html
Cognitive Behavioral Therapies Effective for Bipolar
Cognitive behavioral therapies are very valuable in the treatment of bipolar disorder according to a psychology professor who presented at a research conference in Melbourne today...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/03/cognitive-behavioral-therapies-effective-for-bipolar/2113.html
Sometimes a Little Anxiety Can Be Good
Anxiety is a common feeling experienced by most people at some point in their lives...
http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/04/03/sometimes-a-little-anxiety-can-be-good/2111.html
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