Antidepressants Grow New Brain Cells
New research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health strongly suggests that some antidepressants work by growing new neurons (brain cells). The study found that blocking the formation of neurons in the hippocampus blocked the behavioral effects of the antidepressant fluoxitine (marketed as Prozac and Sarafem) in mice. New Program Treats Rural Youth And Targets Barriers To Care
Adolescents and teens with emotional and behavioral problems will receive treatment as part of a new study in eight of the poorest Appalachian counties in Eastern Tennessee. Researchers will work with judges, school administrators, and community leaders to overcome barriers to mental health services. Hostility & Depression increase Heart Disease Protein
Mild to moderate levels of depression symptoms combined with feelings of hostility in healthy men may raise their levels of a protein that is associated with clogged arteries and a greater risk of heart attack, according to new research in Psychosomatic Medicine. Freshmen Weight Gain may contribute to College Eating Problems
Eating disorders are fairly common on college campuses. A new study suggests that weight gained by freshmen is real and that it may contribute to the problem. Nuances of Interpersonal Relationships Influence Blood Pressure
A recent study found that dealing with those for whom we have mixed or conflicted feelings can raise our blood pressure. Study participants’ blood pressure was higher in those situations than when interacting with people for whom they have clearly negative feelings. Social Workers at High Risk of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Social workers are trained to help clients with drug and alcohol problems, but that does not mean they are immune from the problems themselves. Twelve percent of social workers in a recent study were at serious risk of alcohol or drug abuse. Happy People may have more Immunities to Common Cold
People who are energetic, happy and relaxed are less likely to catch colds, while those who are depressed, nervous or angry are more likely to complain about cold symptoms, whether or not they get bitten by the cold bug, according to a recent study. Clerical Workers show more signs of Stress than Executives
Clerical workers show more signs of biological stress during the work day than those in executive or more senior positions, according to a new British study. Employees on the lower rungs of the job ladder have higher blood pressure and increased heart rate in the mornings. Online Dating is Popular with Married Men and Women
A study of Internet chat rooms explores the attitudes of married people who go there to meet someone of the opposite sex for cybersex or flirting. The study author contends that this is fast becoming the most common form of infidelity. Women's Childhood Abuse Linked to Later Poor Health
Women who were physically abused as children are more likely to report having poor health than those who did not experience such abuse, according to a new study. Binge Eating results in Bizarre Behaviors
Some sufferers of binge-eating disorder engage in chaotic or bizarre eating behaviors such as gorging on food straight out of cans or taken from the trash, according to a new study. Whoever wants Less of a Relationship has More Power
Whoever wants less of a relationship has more power Age-Related Changes in Brain's White Matter Affect Cognitive Function
Age-related changes in the brain -- the appearance, starting around age 60, of "white-matter lesions" among the brain's message-carrying axons -- significantly affect cognitive function in old age. (Psychology and Aging, Mar-2003) Higher Education or Larger Brain size may Protect against Dementia
Higher education or a larger brain may protect against dementia, according to new findings by researchers.
The study, published in the June issue of the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology, provides important new evidence that either more years of formal education or better early brain development may help delay dementia in later life. Medication & Psychotherapy for Depression in Low-Income Minority Women
Treatment with medication or psychotherapy reduced depressive symptoms in women from minority populations, according to research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Creative People Remember More Dreams
People who are creative, imaginative, and prone to fantasy are more likely to have vivid dreams at night and to remember them when they wake up, University of Iowa research shows. (Personality and Individual Differences, May-2003) Brain Imaging Confirms that People Feel Pain Differently
Brain imaging confirms that some individuals really are more sensitive to pain than others, report researchers from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. (PNAS, Jun-2003) New Antipsychotics may not have fewer Side-Effects
A new meta-analysis of past research studies calls into question the assumption that the newer "atypical" antipsychotic medications have a much better side-effect profile than older antipsychotic medications. Gratitude is the Bridge
A user contribution from Fred Tombor. Managing your Anger
Anger is an emotion that we all experience. It's not bad, but it can cause problems. Here are some ways to manage it. Metaphors for Life
Is your life a battle or a journey? Life Metaphors can shape how we live. Many Patients Not Satisfied with Electroconvulsive Therapy
Around 11,000 people receive electroconvulsive therapy in England each year, yet controversy exists as to whether treatment is beneficial and whether patients are satisfied with it. (BMJ, 21-Jun-2003) Mental Disorders in Postconflict Communities
People who experience violence associated with armed conflict have a range of mental disorders, suggest researchers from the Netherlands. (Lancet, 21-Jun-2003) Memory is Biased Toward Happiness
Researchers reviewing several studies on autobiographical memory and happiness have found that human memory is biased toward happiness and that mild depression can disrupt this bias for good over bad. (Review of General Psychology, Jun-2003) Abused Children May Have Hidden Head Injuries
Abused children may have hidden head injuries that go undetected by routine examination and screening. A research team recommends that healthcare personnel perform brain scans to screen for occult head injuries in children with other signs of abuse. (Pediatrics, Jun-2003)
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