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12/08/2016

Aerobic exercise can improve brain functioning in schizophrenia patients

Aerobic exercise can significantly help people coping with the long-term mental health condition schizophrenia, according to a new study from University of Manchester researchers.

12/08/2016

Best Ways to Deal with Pain

“I know God will not give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish that He didn’t trust me so much.” – Mother Teresa Pain is an equal-opportunity phenomenon. It strikes the rich and poor alike, is not dependent on age or gender or socio-economic status. Pain doesn’t care if you’re a college graduate…

12/08/2016

Book Review: Negotiating the Nonnegotiable

Shapiro has broken down all the pitfalls we face in negotiation and given us tools to try to get beyond what can seem to be an impossible task.

12/08/2016

TSRI and NIH scientists show molecule in brain may drive co***ne addiction

A new study from scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI), funded by the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and National Institute on...

12/08/2016

Poison Pills? When Meds Strike Back

This narrative details my personal experience with medications. Medications impact each person differently; please consult with your psychiatrist if side effects persist. The medication bottle gravely intones, “May cause drowsiness, use care operating a vehicle, vessel, or dangerous machinery.” If o...

11/08/2016

Is depression in parents, grandparents linked to grandchildren& #039;s depression?

Having both parents and grandparents with major depressive disorder (MDD) was associated with higher risk of MDD for grandchildren, which could help identify those who may benefit from early intervention, according to a study.

11/08/2016

Increased risk su***de death associated with hospitalization for infection

Being hospitalized with infection was associated with an increased risk of su***de death and the highest risk of su***de was among those individuals with hepatitis and HIV or AIDS, according...

11/08/2016

Find the Words | How to talk to your GP about your mental health

We want everyone with a mental health problem who visits their GP practice to get the support that best suits their needs. That’s what our new campaign Find ...

10/08/2016

What Healthy, Happy Couples Do and Don’t Do

There is no such thing as a perfect relationship. After all, every couple disagrees and runs into a range of challenges. So it isn’t that healthy, happy couples fight less than other couples. It isn’t that they are so alike and compatible that they’re somehow immune to conflict. And yet there must b...

10/08/2016

Study finds reduced activity of ACMSD enzyme in people with suicidal behavior

It is known that people who have attempted su***de have ongoing inflammation in their blood and spinal fluid. Now, a collaborative study from research teams in the U.S., Sweden and Australia published in Translational Psychiatry shows that suicidal patients have a reduced activity of an enzyme that…

10/08/2016

Parenthood, Life Course Expectations, and Mental Health

10/08/2016

10 Ways to Cultivate Good Gut Bacteria and Reduce Depression

We are all born with genes that predispose us to all kinds of things -- in my case, most of the psychiatric illnesses listed in the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). And while we have some control over the way our genes express themselves or “turn on”…

09/08/2016

How to Let Joy Have a Little More Control Over Your Life

I was recently playing a game with my husband. We’d just watched the animated film “Inside Out” and we were casting the voice actors for our own emotions: Joy, Sadness, Disgust, Anger, and Anxiety. We both agreed that Robin Williams would make an amazing voice for Joy. Then I started to wonder about...

09/08/2016

College students who misuse stimulants more likely to have ADHD, substance-use disorder

A new study finds that college students who misuse stimulant drugs are more likely to have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorder or substance-use disorder than are students not misusing stimulants.

09/08/2016

Financial worries linked to mental health issues among university students

Experiencing financial difficulties and worrying about debt at university increases the risk of mental health conditions such as depression and alcohol dependency, according to new research. The work found that symptoms of anxiety and alcohol dependence worsened over time for those who were struggli...

09/08/2016

Volunteering in middle age and senior years linked to enhanced mental health

No positive association seen before age of 40, suggesting link varies across life course.

09/08/2016

Economic crisis linked to cancer mortality increase? An interview with Dr Mahiben Maruthappu

We found that the recent global economic crisis may have been associated with 260,000 additional cancer deaths in the OECD, between 2008 and 2010 alone.

09/08/2016

Financial difficulties increase risk of mental health conditions among university students

Experiencing financial difficulties and worrying about debt at university increases the risk of mental health conditions such as depression and alcohol dependency, according to new research from the University of Southampton and Solent NHS Trust.

09/08/2016

Clinicians on the Couch: 10 Questions with Jean Fitzpatrick

Every month we give readers a fascinating glimpse into the professional and personal lives of different clinicians. Because how often do you get to ask a therapist about everything from what they love about their work to what they find to be especially challenging? How often do you get to ask how th...

09/08/2016

Distress among Indigenous North Americans: Generalized and Culturally Relevant Stressors

09/08/2016

Report reveals staggering cost of undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea in the U.S.

Today the American Academy of Sleep Medicine released a new analysis, titled "Hidden health crisis costing America billions," that reveals the staggering cost of undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea.

08/08/2016

An Exploration of the Effect of Community Engagement in Research on Perceived Outcomes of Partnered Mental Health Services Projects

08/08/2016

Can nature videos help improve prisoner behavior?

Researchers have identified a simple intervention that may help reduce levels of violence in maximum security prisons. Inmates who viewed nature videos showed reduced levels of aggression and were less likely to be disciplined than those in similar cellblocks, according to new research.

08/08/2016

Early Warning Signs Your Relationship Is Making You Depressed

Everyone dreams of meeting their soul mate. Our brains actually encourage us to fall in love when we meet someone who we connect with by increasing the production of the hormone oxytocin, also known as the love hormone. Oxytocin production increases early on in a relationship and enhances the feelin...

08/08/2016

Functional Limitations and Psychological Distress: Marital Status as Moderator

This research examines how marital status modifies the relationship between functional limitations and two aspects of psychological distress—depression and anger. Analyses of a multiwave national probability survey show that marriage weakens the relationship between functional limitations and depres...

08/08/2016

How to Overcome Passivity

“He who hesitates is lost.” This well-worn adage applies to Cautious Charlie clutching the steering wheel. If you, like Cautious Charlie, are gripped with hesitation, you aren’t driving your life. Passivity is your destination. The world, once teeming with possibilities, closes. And so do you. Ignor...

07/08/2016

Message from the Outgoing Editor

07/08/2016

Book Review: On Human Flourishing: A Poetry Anthology

The poems in this anthology do not cover all the far-reaching corners of these conversations, but what is included here is “a mirror of human potential.”

07/08/2016

How to Spot the Signs and Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

Learn all about the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder, a mental health condition that causes people to switch between different moods.

07/08/2016

Book Review: A Different Kind of Same: A Memoir

Kelley’s narrative is relatable, expressive, and enlightening, all of which make this memoir more approachable for those who have had similar experiences.