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Study finds link between social communication difficulties and suicidal thoughts, self-harm

Children who have difficulties with social communication have a higher risk of self-harm with suicidal intent by the age of 16 years compared to those without, reports a new study published in the May 2018 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

2 May 2018

Psychiatric issues can be cause or consequence of chronic dizziness, says research

While most cases of chronic dizziness result from a physical disorder, psychiatric issues can be a cause--or a consequence--of chronic dizziness, according to research published The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association.

30 Apr 2018

University of Pennsylvania expert investigates novel treatment for cocaine addiction

Cocaine and other drugs of abuse hijack the natural reward circuits in the brain. In part, that's why it's so hard to quit using these substances.

28 Apr 2018

Three leading sleep scientists to receive the 2018 Sleep Research Society awards

The Sleep Research Society (SRS) selected three of the world's leading sleep scientists as recipients of the 2018 Sleep Research Society awards, which will be presented Monday, June 4, during the plenary session of SLEEP 2018, the 32nd annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, LLC (APSS) in Baltimore.

28 Apr 2018

Study to examine whether cannabidiol provides therapeutic benefit to children with autism

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine are preparing a first-of-its-kind, multidisciplinary investigation to determine if and how cannabidiol, a non-psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant, provides therapeutic benefit to children with severe symptoms of autism spectrum disorder.

27 Apr 2018

New study identifies 44 genomic variants linked to depression

A new meta-analysis of more than 135,000 people with major depression and more than 344,000 controls has identified 44 genomic variants, or loci, that have a statistically significant association with depression.

26 Apr 2018

Study assesses link between cognitive function levels and crash risk among older drivers

For older adults, driving can mean living a more independent, satisfying life. Therefore, it's no surprise that about 86 percent of adults age 65 and older hold active driver's licenses, and many of us expect to drive for longer as we age.

26 Apr 2018

Scientists develop new approach using MRI to predict psychosis in high-risk patients

By using images of the brain to look at how its outer surface is folded on itself, researchers can predict which high-risk patients will develop psychosis with more than 80 per cent accuracy.

26 Apr 2018

Maternal binge drinking may make offspring more vulnerable to mood problems and alcohol abuse

Binge drinking by pregnant and lactating mothers can impair the mental health of their offspring, reports a study published today in Frontiers in Psychiatry.

25 Apr 2018

Researchers find link between pneumonia in older people and PPI prescriptions

Researchers at the University of Exeter have found a statistical link between pneumonia in older people and a group of medicines commonly used to neutralize stomach acid in people with heartburn or stomach ulcers.

25 Apr 2018

New app could improve safety of cannabis use

Although cannabis, also known as marijuana, has been shown to impair memory, reaction time and attention, it is difficult to assess this impairment in a natural setting. Researchers have developed a prototype app called 'Am I Stoned' that could help cannabis users understand how the drug is affecting them through a series of phone-based tasks.

25 Apr 2018

Cognitive behavioral therapy can help children with autism manage emotional challenges

New research from York University's Faculty of Health shows cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can help children with autism manage not only anxiety but other emotional challenges, such as sadness and anger.

24 Apr 2018

MGH researchers identify risk factors for drug overdose in youth with substance use disorders

A team of Massachusetts General Hospital investigators has identified factors that may increase the risk of drug overdose in adolescents and young adults. In their report published online in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, the researchers describe finding that more than a quarter of those seeking treatment at Addiction Recovery Management Service, an MGH-based outpatient substance-use-disorder treatment program for youth ages 14 to 26, had a history of at least one overdose.

24 Apr 2018

Home-based exercise program found ineffective for patients with peripheral artery disease

A home-based exercise program, consisting of wearable devices and telephone coaching, did not improve walking ability for patients with peripheral artery disease, according to a new Northwestern Medicine study.

24 Apr 2018

WPI researcher launches mobile app for assessing perinatal depression in women

A researcher at Worcester Polytechnic Institute has launched a mobile app that will give obstetric providers an important new tool for assessing perinatal depression in women and guiding them to treatment. Perinatal depression affects one in seven women and is the most common medical complication of pregnancy.

23 Apr 2018

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Study finds link between social communication difficulties and suicidal thoughts, self-harm

Psychiatric issues can be cause or consequence of chronic dizziness, says research

University of Pennsylvania expert investigates novel treatment for cocaine addiction

Three leading sleep scientists to receive the 2018 Sleep Research Society awards

Study to examine whether cannabidiol provides therapeutic benefit to children with autism

New study identifies 44 genomic variants linked to depression

Study assesses link between cognitive function levels and crash risk among older drivers

Scientists develop new approach using MRI to predict psychosis in high-risk patients

Maternal binge drinking may make offspring more vulnerable to mood problems and alcohol abuse

Researchers find link between pneumonia in older people and PPI prescriptions

New app could improve safety of cannabis use

Cognitive behavioral therapy can help children with autism manage emotional challenges

MGH researchers identify risk factors for drug overdose in youth with substance use disorders

Home-based exercise program found ineffective for patients with peripheral artery disease

WPI researcher launches mobile app for assessing perinatal depression in women

Researchers identify tools that caregivers could use to detect delirium in older adults

FSU receives $1.5 million federal grant for innovative suicide prevention research

Rare variants in non-coding DNA inherited from parents heighten autism risk

Study shows how deployment time increases risk of suicide attempt in soldiers

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