Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
There are two obsessive-compulsive disorders - OCD and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Brain Scan can Diagnose Alzheimer's Disease
Right now, doctors can only diagnose Alzheimer's disease definitively through an autopsy -- but research suggests that PET scans could soon be widely used to diagnose and guide treatment for those with Alzheimer's and the dementia disorders that mimic it. Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide: Symptoms Chart - healthfinder®
Links to easy-to-use symptoms charts on some common symptoms and health concerns to help you determine how you may be able to treat yourself or a family member and when you need to contact the doctor. Tattooing and Body Piercing: Decision Making for Teens - healthfinder®
Information about the practices of tattooing and body piercing that includes the history of tattooing and body piercing, the procedure, complications, guidelines for care, and tattoo removal. The guide is designed to encourage adolescent readers to make an informed decision about these body altering practices. Urological Diseases & Conditions in Men - healthfinder®
Browse these links for consumer health information related to urological disorders. Some topics covered include urinary incontinence, prostate disease, bladder cancer and erectile dysfunction (impotence) KidsHealth Web Site - healthfinder®
Browse this site for up-to-date health information related to children and adolescents. You can find information here about growth, food, fitness, childhood infections, immunizations, lab tests, medical and surgical conditions, and the latest treatments. There are also health games, interactive learning tools and more. Illinois Mental Health Resources
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Mental health information resources in Florida Unsafe Sex Among Gay Men Linked to Depression
Homosexual men with long-term, low-grade depression are almost twice as likely to have had unsafe casual sex in the last six months, according to researchers at Adelaide University. Mental Health Resources in Texas
Mental Health Resources in Texas The Cult and Culture Of Anorexia
A new study into anorexia has found people with this condition often form secretive "cults" with other anorexics in order to feel as if they are part of a group. The Adelaide University research is believed to be among the first of its type in the world. The Desire for Cosmetic Facial Surgery may reflect a Personality Disorder
Some patients who seek facial plastic surgery have a personality disorder. Surgery may benefit some of these patients, but others remain discontented and may seek legal recourse from their surgeon. Efficient Personality Disorder Screen
A brief yet sensitive test developed by University of Iowa Health Care researchers shows promise as a quick and effective substitute for the usually lengthy and expensive personality disorders interview. Sexual Dysfunction Results from Anti-depressant Drugs
All but two of the newer anti-depressant drugs cause significant sexual dysfunction, according to results of a study conducted by the associate professor and vice chairman, Department of Psychiatric Medicine, University Virginia Health System and a primary care physician in New Baltimore, Mich. People's Soup Choices Reflect Their Personality Types
You not only are what you eat, you also are what you slurp, at least according to Brian Wansink, who has done a study that links soup choices to personality types. (Journal of Database Marketing) Suicide Rates Overstated in People with Depression
Mayo Clinic debunks the commonly held notion that about 15 percent of people diagnosed with depression will commit suicide. (American Journal of Psychiatry, 12-00) Women with Schizophrenia have Unique Needs
Women with schizophrenia have unique healthcare needs, and providers should consider gender issues when considering treatment options, a new study suggests. (Psychiatric Services, 12-00) Are Men from Mars and Women from Venus?
Brigham Young University and Stanford researchers wanted to investigate whether men really are from Mars and women really are from Venus, and they found, at least among depressed individuals, that both genders are from earth (Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy). FDA Approves Female Sexual Therapy Device
In May of 2000 the US Food and Drug Administration approved the first therapy for women who experience reduced sensation, lubrication and ability to achieve or sustain orgasm during sex. Psychological Aggression Toward Children Almost Universal in American Families
Psychological aggression toward children of all ages is so prevalent in American family life that it was found in almost all the families studied in new research. Study looks at Effects of Laughter on Immune System
In a first-of-its-kind study focusing on ill children and adolescents with depressed immune systems, researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center will try to determine if laughter can help reduce pain and prevent and treat diseases. Depression, Difficulty Expressing Feelings Associated with Eating Disorders
While the cause of eating disorders is still unknown, new research suggests that depression and difficulty expressing one's feelings may be a risk factor for disordered eating in young women with a history of family problems or abuse. (J. of Counseling Psychology, Jan-2002) | 