Relationship Advice – Talking and Driving May Damage Relationships
Warning: Driving and using a cell phone may be dangerous–to your relationships. We all know by now that chatting on a cell phone is a…
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Children of Abused Mothers More Likely To Be Obese
Children whose mothers are abused by their husbands or boyfriends are more likely to be obese by the time they reach school age, according to…
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The Male Menopause Debate
A recent article in Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin warns doctors that it is unwise to give men testosterone for “male menopause.” Doing so may increase the risk…
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Tai Chi Improves Depression, Anxiety and Self-Esteem
Tai Chi, a Chinese form of martial arts movements that focuses on meditative breathing and methodical movement, has been proven to improve mental health. A…
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Enzyme Linked to Postpartum Depression
Researchers at the Centre For Addiction and Mental Health in Toronto have identified an enzyme in new mothers that gobbles up the feel-good neurotransmitters, including…
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One Psychiatric Hospital for 3 Million People, Liberia Plan for Change
Health organizations and health professionals inside Liberia have asked for years that the government do something about the deplorable lack of mental health care in…
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Children Living Near Violence Suffer in Reading, Writing, and Thinking
Just living in an area where homicides occur can cause children to have lower scores in reading, writing, and thinking. The stress, fear, and helplessness…
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Brown-eyed Men Perceived as Dominant
Both men and women perceive brown-eyed men as more dominant, according to a recent Czech study. Karel Kleisner of Prague’s Charles University conducted the study…
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A Genuine Smile Found To Improve Health, Happiness
Smiling can improve mental health and boost happiness, but experts at a recent conference were split on whether it must be genuine or not. Psychologists…
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Meditation Eases Chronic Pain, Prevents Depression
A recent study in the journal Pain shows how mediation may reduce depression and ease chronic pain. People with a commitment to regular mediation focused more on…
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Supplements May Sooth Depression
According to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration or NSRC, a few herbal supplements including saffron, SAMe and St. John’s Wort may be effective for mild…
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Diabetes Causes Early Memory Loss
Recent research in the Netherlands suggests that Type II diabetes can result in cognitive deficits within the first five years, long before the patient realizes…
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Regular Bedtime for Preschoolers Linked to Higher Scores
At the recent annual convention of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, a new study was presented about the role of sleep in how preschoolers score…
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Confidence Is Most Important Psychological Skill for Athletes
Regardless of the sport, the most important psychological quality an athlete needs to perform at his or her personal best is confidence. New research investigating…
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Perfectionism May Contribute to Risk of Death
Perfectionism – the pressure a person puts on himself or herself to be as close to perfect as possible in everything – may be bad…
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More PTSD Among National Guard Members
A recent study shows that National Guard members are more likely to suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or depression after combat than are regular…
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The World Really Does Look Different When You’re Depressed
“I’ve got the blues.” “The world looks so gray.” If you’ve ever heard someone who is depressed say the world just doesn’t look as bright…
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Happiness Linked to More Alone Time
A recent survey commissioned by the automaker, Skoda, revealed that 60% of the people surveyed were happier when driving because they could be alone. Many…
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Postpartum Depression is Highly Treatable
Postpartum depression rarely results in the mother harming her baby, according to leading experts including Louise Haimowitz. Despite several high profile cases in the last…
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Only the Least Healthy Use Genetics as an Excuse
In recent years, we’ve learned that genetics may play a role in everything from obesity to addictive behavior to various forms of cancer. Despite the…
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New iPhone App for Anxiety Disorders
Having a panic attack? There’s an iPhone app for that. Many mental health specialists are developing online applications for mobile phones and other technology. A…
