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Psychotherapy is “talk” therapy. It involves talking with a mental health professional to treat a mental illness. Psychotherapy can occur one-on-one or in a group. Research shows that support from family and friends can be an important part of therapy.

Researchers analyze effects of MXE drug usage

Researchers from Sweden have attempted to create an understanding to the subjective effects from use of Methoxetamine (MXE), a drug belonging to a class known as "legal highs" or "research chemicals," and available for purchase on the Internet.

26 Nov 2013

Bipolar disorder treatment nonadherence ‘needs more attention’

More than half of patients with bipolar disorder fail to take their medication as prescribed, a study of Finnish inpatients and outpatients has found.

19 Nov 2013

Study on women's preferences, decision-making patterns regarding treatment for depression during, after pregnancy

Women with depression in the perinatal period experience a high degree of conflict in deciding whether and how to treat their depression, but strongly prefer treatments other than antidepressant medications, reports a study in the November Journal of Psychiatric Practice®. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health.

19 Nov 2013

Experts gather for first national conference focusing on the treatment of non-epileptic seizures

MORE than 100 healthcare professionals from across the country gathered for the first ever national conference focusing on the treatment of non-epileptic seizures – a disabling condition often mistaken for epilepsy.

13 Nov 2013

Researchers find reductions in depressive symptoms for older, younger veterans undergoing CBT-D

Researchers have found significant and equivalent reductions in depressive symptoms for both older and younger veterans undergoing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for depression (CBT-D), according to an article published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences on November 11.

12 Nov 2013

Primary care patients with anxiety disorders receive potentially adequate medication

A new study by Brown University psychiatry researchers found that seven in 10 primary care patients with anxiety disorders eventually received potentially adequate medication or psychotherapy, but for many it took years to happen and it was considerably less likely for minorities.

8 Nov 2013

New Dementia Service Center established as pilot project

In Germany, approximately 1.3 million people currently suffer from dementia. About 250,000 incident cases are estimated per year. Dementia is the leading cause of dependency and disability among older persons.

30 Oct 2013

Multifactorial approach needed for early bipolar detection

At-risk states for bipolar disorder require a multifaceted approach to be identified and appropriately treated, according to preliminary results from the Dresden High-Risk Project.

24 Oct 2013

Study reveals that parental panic disorder affects children

Children of parents with anxiety disorders are more likely to develop anxiety disorders than children of normal controls . This familial aggregation is due to genetic and environmental influences, whereas it can be assumed that shared environmental influences have the greatest effects during childhood, decreasing with age.

24 Oct 2013

Study examines effectiveness of musical therapy for mental health care clients

A randomized controlled study published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics has investigated the role of music therapy in the mental health of patients

23 Oct 2013

Meditation shows improved outcomes in patients with medically unexplained symptoms

A randomized controlled study published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics has investigated the role of a special form of meditation (mindfulness) in disturbances that do not find medical explanation.

23 Oct 2013

Study shows mindfulness-oriented intervention may reduce chronic pain in adults

A randomized controlled study published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics has investigated the role of a special form of meditation (mindfulness) in Chronic pain.

23 Oct 2013

Study examines association between suicidal vulnerability and analgesic consumption in elderly

A paper published in the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics has investigated the relationship between pain killers and suicidal behavior in the elderly.

23 Oct 2013

Psychotherapy: New treatment choice for anorexia nervosa

A large-scale study has now shown that adult women with anorexia whose disorder is not too severe can be treated successfully on an out-patient basis. Even after conclusion of therapy, they continue to make significant weight gains.

22 Oct 2013

Tips to overcome feelings of discouragement or blues

Whether it is simply waking up on the wrong side of the bed or a bad week at work, many situations may trigger an onset of the blues. One University of Alabama at Birmingham mental health expert says feeling down is a form of depression and should be addressed.

19 Oct 2013

GW SMHS announces new educational and research affiliation with WCP

The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences is pleased to announce a new educational and research affiliation with the Washington Center for Psychoanalysis that will provide educational opportunities for GW's medical students and residents, as well as consultative relationships with the SMHS medical humanities program.

18 Oct 2013

Behavioral therapy may help patients with kidney failure who struggle with depression

Behavioral therapy provided chair-side to kidney failure patients while they're undergoing dialysis may help fight depression and improve patients' quality of life, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

12 Oct 2013

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Researchers analyze effects of MXE drug usage

Bipolar disorder treatment nonadherence ‘needs more attention’

Study on women's preferences, decision-making patterns regarding treatment for depression during, after pregnancy

Experts gather for first national conference focusing on the treatment of non-epileptic seizures

Researchers find reductions in depressive symptoms for older, younger veterans undergoing CBT-D

Primary care patients with anxiety disorders receive potentially adequate medication

New Dementia Service Center established as pilot project

Multifactorial approach needed for early bipolar detection

Study reveals that parental panic disorder affects children

Study examines effectiveness of musical therapy for mental health care clients

Meditation shows improved outcomes in patients with medically unexplained symptoms

Study shows mindfulness-oriented intervention may reduce chronic pain in adults

Study examines association between suicidal vulnerability and analgesic consumption in elderly

Psychotherapy: New treatment choice for anorexia nervosa

Tips to overcome feelings of discouragement or blues

GW SMHS announces new educational and research affiliation with WCP

Behavioral therapy may help patients with kidney failure who struggle with depression

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