Violent Video Games Produce Violent Behavior
Violent video games such as Doom can increase aggression in the real world. College Students May Drink More than They Think
College students tend to super-size the alcohol in drinks that they pour themselves, making it likely that they are drinking more than they know, according to a new study. Hypnotherapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Works for at Least Five Years
Hypnotherapy seems to be an effective long term treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), lasting for "at least five years," conclude researchers. Gay, Lesbian Couples Can Teach Heterosexuals to Improve Relationships
Married heterosexual couples can learn a great deal from gay and lesbian couples, far more than the sterotypical images presented by the television show "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," according to the first published observational studies of homosexual relationships.
Link Between Depression and Pain in Fibromyalgia Still Not Clear
There appears to be no association between depression, sensitivity to pain stimulus and how pain is processed in the brain in fibromyalgia patients with and without clinical depression, according to research. Pre-Surgery Stress Linked to Signs of Slow Wound Healing
From almost the moment a wound is opened, the body’s healing agents speed to the scene to begin repairs. But new research on surgical patients suggests that stress can hinder this process, possibly contributing to a slower and more painful recovery. Inflammation Linked to Mild Depression in Caregivers
Even mild depression can substantially unbalance the human immune system and that change can be pivotal in setting older Americans up for developing serious age-related diseases. World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day is celebrated every year in October. In 2003 the focus is on child and adolescent mental health. Stress Exacerbates MS Symptoms
For patients with multiple sclerosis, stressful life events seem to make their symptoms worse, finds a study. Partner Violence Has Roots in Ethnicity, History
Ethnicity and a history of intimate partner violence raises the risk of such violence, according to a new study that examines data from two national surveys of couples conducted five years apart. Marriage Beneficial to Women's Health When Satisfaction is High
Women who are in satisfying marriages have a health advantage over unmarried women or those in unsatisfying marriages, according to a new study. It finds that women in good marriages were less likely to develop risk factors that lead to cardiovascular diseases. Kids Need Sense of Structure to Feel Safe at School
Kids feel unsafe at school when they sense that schoolmates can get away with anything, say two researchers. Similar Genetic Origins Possible for Schizophrenia & Bipolar Disorder
A study appears to offer the first hard evidence that schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, severe psychoses that affect 2 percent of the population, may have similar genetic roots. Link Between Migraines and Behavioral Disorders In Children
Researchers have evidence to suggest a relationship between pediatric migraines and the behavioral disorder, ODD – one of the most common of the disruptive behavioral disorders occurring in children. Non-Judgmental Intervention May Help Binge Eaters Overcome Disorders
A brief non-judgmental interview and feedback session designed to enhance people motivation to change their behavior added to a self-help program appears to be effective in treating some people with two common eating disorder, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. Female Victims of Domestic Violence 75 Times More Likely to Self Harm
Women who deliberately self harm are 75 times more likely to report physical and/or verbal abuse by a partner than women who do not harm themselves, indicates research. Psychosocial Interventions Help Dementia Caregivers
When a group of caregivers was given “skills training” in problem solving, behavior management techniques, and other areas, they reported that they experienced reduced stress, felt more positive about their caregiving roles, and experienced increased satisfaction with leisure activities. Should Children Take Antidepressants?
A study found sertraline (Zoloft) to be somewhat more effective than placebo for children and teenagers. Work Stress - Long Work Hours Are Not the Culprit
Downsizing and increased productivity goals mean longer work hours and higher stress for many workers. But Dan Ganster has found that the longer hours are not the cause of the stress experienced by workers and their families. Peaceful Schools Project Tackles Bullies
Ridding schools of bullies improves the learning environment. Research ath the Menninger Clinic has developed methods to diminish the power of bullies. Far Less Alcohol Needed at Lunchtime to Impair Driving
Just one lunchtime drink could still be dangerous for drivers because of its impact on the natural afternoon dip in mental alertness. Treating Depression Important for Reducing Death After Bypass Surgery
Authors highlight how a substantial proportion of patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery are clinically depressed-and that treating depression after surgery could substantially reduce the risk of death among these patients. Mental Health Affects Heart Risks
Several psychological factors can take a toll on heart health, although each factor seems to act at different stages through different mechanisms, research suggests. Twins Have Lower Risk of Suicide than General Population
Twins have a lower risk of suicide compared with the general population. Brain Scans, Blood Tests Show Positive Effects of Meditation
People who underwent eight weeks of meditation training produced more antibodies to a flu vaccine and showed signs of increased activity in areas of the brain related to positive emotion than individuals who did not meditate.
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