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Health News: Depressed Alzheimer’s Patients Show Faster Functional Decline
May 1st, 2013Depression symptoms and lower cognitive status are independently associated with a more rapid decline in the ability to handle tasks of everyday living, according to a recent study. The findings suggest that providing mental health treatment for people with Alzheimer’s disease might slow the loss of independence, said senior author Yaakov Stern, PhD.
The Hidden Epidemic
May 1st, 2013Xanax, Ativan, Klonopin, Valium. You probably know someone taking one of these antianxiety drugs or have taken them yourself. What you might not know is that these tranquilizing drugs, nicknamed “benzos,” are more addictive than antidepressants, painkillers, and even heroin.
World-class rock climber reveals the dangers of antianxiety drugs in Death Grip
Health Tips: Making a Bad Mood Worse
May 1st, 2013If you eat junk food, will you feel like junk? Researchers from Penn State found that women who were concerned about their diet felt worse after eating junk food if they had previously been in a bad mood. However, there was no change found if women were in a good mood and ate junk food.
Health Tips: Nourish Your Adolescent’s Mental Health
May 1st, 2013Family meal times are a measurable indicator of social exchanges in the home that benefit adolescents’ wellbeing, regardless of whether or not they feel they can easily talk to their parents, according to a recent study.
Health News: Faith and Mental Health
May 1st, 2013The American Psychological Association recently questioned Kenneth I. Pargament, PhD, about the role of spirituality and religion in a person’s mental health. “People often do turn to their faith as a source of solace and support in their most stressful moments,” Pargament said.
Healing Starts in the Heart
March 1st, 2013Many events can lead to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). War is the most well-known cause, and PTSD is a leading problem among our veterans. But, there are other experiences that cause PTSD, things like rape, assault, accidents, and natural disasters. With this in mind, it is not surprising that an estimated 7.7 million Americans have been diagnosed with it.
Treating posttraumatic stress disorder with traditional Chinese medicineHealth Tips: The Scent of Happiness
March 1st, 2013Relaxing with friends, chilling to an ambient groove, enjoying the sweet pungent odor of … incense? According to a recent study, incense can be a potent addition to our strategies for preventive mental health.
Health Tips: Exercise Boosts Satisfaction with Life
November 1st, 2012Having a bad day? Extend your normal exercise routine by just a few minutes! According to Penn State researchers, people’s satisfaction with life was actually higher on days when they exercised more than usual.
Health News: Speedy Intervention May Stop PTSD Before it Begins
September 1st, 2012For the first time, a behavioral intervention delivered to patients within hours of a traumatic event appears to be effective at reducing posttraumatic stress reactions (PTSR).
Health News: Speedy Intervention May Stop PTSD Before it Begins
September 1st, 2012For the first time, a behavioral intervention delivered to patients within hours of a traumatic event appears to be effective at reducing posttraumatic stress reactions (PTSR).
