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How Can Befriending Our ‘Head Noise’ Diminish Anxiety and Depression? December 4, 2017 . 9 Comments
Psychotherapy is swiftly changing, as are the people we serve. One new element is what we are learning in areas of trauma resolution, particularly methods similar to Somatic Experiencing®, ... Read More
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FDA Approves First Medication With Digital Tracking November 29, 2017 . 1 Comment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first pill with a digital tracking system. The medicine includes a sensor that provides data about when the pill is swallowed. Some ... Read More
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Should Exercise Be Part of Mental Health Treatment? November 20, 2017 . 3 Comments
A recent study published in General Hospital Psychiatry suggests that many people seeking treatment for mental health issues are interested in exercise or say it helps them. Numerous ... Read More
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Linked to Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar November 17, 2017 . 3 Comments
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder that affects 5-10% of people with ovaries. According to a study presented at the Society for Endocrinology’s annual conference, ... Read More
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Study: Empathy for Unfairness Linked to Depression October 16, 2017 . 2 Comments
The way a person’s brain reacts to inequity may correlate with the risk of later depression, according to a study published in Nature Human Behavior. The study used a video game with ... Read More
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Study: Just an Hour of Weekly Exercise Could Prevent Depression October 9, 2017 . 3 Comments
Even a single hour of exercise each week could reduce the risk of depression, according to a study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry. The study found that any level of exercise ... Read More
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Scapegoating Mental Health Issues for Mass Shootings, and Other News October 6, 2017 . 3 Comments
The October 1 shooting that killed 58 people and wounded 489 was the 1,516th American mass shooting in 1,735 days. In the wake of mass shootings and other violent tragedies, there are inevitably ... Read More
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Sunday Blues or Something Else? Where Down Ends and Depression Begins October 2, 2017 . 5 Comments
Sunday afternoon winds down and you find yourself feeling a little bummed. You may procrastinate your chores. You may not want to bother cooking a nice meal or make the effort to get together ... Read More
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Severe CTE Found in Brain of Aaron Hernandez, and Other News September 29, 2017 . 2 Comments
A posthumous examination of the brain of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, who died by suicide in April while imprisoned for the murder of Odin Lloyd, found signs of ... Read More
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I Made a New Friend: A Story of Depression and Anxiety September 29, 2017 . 6 Comments
I made a new friend. I didn’t want to meet her. I wanted to pretend she wasn’t there, but she just wouldn’t go away. She was always with me, everywhere I went. I ignored her for months, ... Read More
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Owners of Sick Pets May Have Worse Mental Health, and Other News September 22, 2017 . 5 Comments
Research on pets often focuses on how they can improve mental health. More than 90% of pet owners see their pets as family members. When family members get sick, it can be stressful. A ... Read More
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Addressing ADHD Alongside Co-Occurring Mental Health Symptoms September 21, 2017 . 6 Comments
Many children and adults with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity) also have co-occurring mood- and anxiety-related concerns. In many instances, ADHD symptoms strongly contribute, and ... Read More