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People with health problems, including substance abuse and addiction, tend to report higher levels of conflict in their personal and professional lives, a recent report has found. Researchers from the University of Calgary, Canada, surveyed 4,553 working men and women,
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The authors examined the relationship between depressive symptoms, smoking, problem drinking, and quality of life among 973 head and neck cancer patients who were surveyed and had their charts audited. Forty-six percent screened positive for depressive symptoms, 30% smoked, and
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Schizophrenia sufferers have been demonstrated to have relatively poor HIV/AIDS risk-behavior knowledge and, as a group, are found to be particularly vulnerable to contracting HIV. The authors asked whether an association could be demonstrated between specific symptoms and differing levels
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“Neuropsychiatry” has become a popular term that has been appropriated by large numbers of psychiatrists who have in common the belief that the brain is the organ of behavior. Neuropsychiatrists share the theory that biological processes, including cognition, mood, memory,
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The FDA has ordered all drugs approved for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to carry guides to inform patients about the potential for cardiovascular risks and adverse psychiatric symptoms. “Medicines approved for the treatment of ADHD have real benefits for many
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A population-based study of people in Denmark shows an increased risk of psychiatric problems during the first three months of the postpartum period. For new mothers, the time between 10 and 19 days is of particular concern. New mothers are
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Schema therapy, which has been described as “CBT with a psychodynamic component,” is the newest of the psychotherapies for borderline personality disorder. Psychotherapy is emerging in randomized, controlled trials within the last year as the most effective treatment for borderline
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Boehringer Ingelheim announced today first results of a pan-European study1 investigating the importance and relevance of depressive symptoms in Parkinson’s disease (PD). These first study findings clearly show that depressive symptoms of PD are highly prevalent. Depressive symptoms were observed
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Kennedy Krieger’s Therapeutic Family Care (TFC) program is providing loving homes to children with special needs. There is a range of services for the children that require temporary or permanent out-of-home placement. Since 1986, TFC has served more than 100
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February may evoke thoughts of the hearts, flowers and romance surrounding Valentine’s Day. However, for the second year the U.S. Senate has designated the week of Feb. 5 as Teen Violence Awareness and Prevention Week. Teen violence is a significant
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* Alcohol consumption and depression have a complicated relationship. * New findings indicate that depression is primarily related to binge drinking. * The relationship between major clinical depression and alcohol consumption appears to be stronger for women
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Researcher uses a comparative approach to study plasticity of recall Why is it that amnesia patients can’t remember their names or addresses, but they do remember how to hold a fork? It’s because memories come in many flavors, says Fred
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