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Schizophrenia-linked genetic variations and the developing brain: an interview with Prof. Guo-li Ming

How much is currently known about what happens in the developing brain that puts people at risk of schizophrenia?

11 Aug 2014

Frequent marijuana use can have negative effect on brains of teenagers

Frequent marijuana use can have a significant negative effect on the brains of teenagers and young adults, including cognitive decline, poor attention and memory, and decreased IQ, according to psychologists discussing public health implications of marijuana legalization at the American Psychological Association's 122nd Annual Convention.

11 Aug 2014

High rates of suicide among military personnel and veterans may be related to traumatic experiences

High rates of suicide among military service members and veterans may be related to traumatic experiences they had before enlisting, making them more vulnerable to suicidal behavior when coping with combat and multiple deployments, according to the findings of several recent studies presented at the American Psychological Association's 122nd Annual Convention.

11 Aug 2014

Articles describe barriers to, potential of greater adoption of complex care management

The care of patients with complex medical needs is widely regarded as one of the key factors driving increased U.S. health costs, and it is generally accepted that 10 to 15 percent of Medicare patients account for 65 to 75 percent of all Medicare spending.

9 Aug 2014

Alexza Pharmaceuticals announces availability of ADASUVE inhalation powder in Guatemala

Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced that ADASUVE inhalation powder, pre-dispensed (loxapine) is now available in Guatemala. This approval represents the first ADASUVE approval in Latin America for Ferrer and Alexza.

8 Aug 2014

Seven Pennsylvania health centers receive federal funding to establish behavioral health services

Department of Public Welfare Secretary Beverly Mackereth today announced that seven Pennsylvania health centers will share $1.75 million in federal funding to establish or expand behavioral health services.

8 Aug 2014

Traumatic images put journalists at increased risk of adverse psychological consequences

Journalists working with images of extreme violence submitted to newsrooms by the public are at increased risk of adverse psychological consequences, including post-traumatic stress disorder.

8 Aug 2014

People who develop depression, MCI after age 65 are more vulnerable for accelerated brain aging

People who develop depression and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) after age 65 are more likely to have biological and brain imaging markers that reflect a greater vulnerability for accelerated brain aging, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. The findings were published online in Molecular Psychiatry.

8 Aug 2014

Blacks with family history of untreated mental health disorders are less likely to seek treatment

Underuse of effective treatments for mental health disorders is more pronounced among African Americans than non-Hispanic whites.

8 Aug 2014

Getting back on normal sleep schedule does not just happen overnight, says instructor

For many children, summer vacation provides the opportunity to stay up a little later—and sleep in a little longer.

8 Aug 2014

People who suffer from MdDS now have chance for full recovery by new treatment

People who suffer from a rare illness, the Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS), now have a chance for full recovery thanks to treatment developed by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

7 Aug 2014

Motivation tied to cognition in schizophrenia patients

Motivation and cognitive performance are closely linked in patients with schizophrenia, research shows.

7 Aug 2014

Web-based psychological self-help may aid bipolar patients

A web-based self-management programme appears to be feasible and may be effective as an intervention for people with bipolar disorder.

7 Aug 2014

Medicaid expansion dilemmas: Mental health care demands, impact of managed care, non-expansion states squeezed

The health law built in changes to the system of coverage for lower-income people. Mental health centers in Colorado are seeing a surge in new clients seeking services under the state's expansion of Medicaid.

7 Aug 2014

Physically fit sixth-graders less likely to feel depressed when they reach seventh grade

Physically fit sixth-graders - especially girls - are less likely to report feeling depressed when they reach seventh grade, according to a study presented at the American Psychological Association's 122nd Annual Convention.

7 Aug 2014

Weight loss improves physical health, but takes toll on mental health

Weight loss significantly improves physical health but effects on mental health are less straightforward, finds new UCL research funded by Cancer Research UK.

7 Aug 2014

Obama to sign overhaul of veterans' health care

Veterans are expected to have an easier time getting health care under a $16.3 billion measure the president is expected to sign into law Thursday, enabling the hiring of thousands of doctors and nurses.

7 Aug 2014

First Edition: August 7, 2014

Today's headlines include stories about how uninsured people fare with the health law's exemptions.

7 Aug 2014

Helping women overcome the mental anguish of unwanted sexual advances

Some young women simply have more resilience and better coping skills and can shrug off the effect of unwanted cat calls, demeaning looks and sexual advances. Women with low resilience struggle and could develop psychological problems when they internalize such behavior, because they think they are to blame.

7 Aug 2014

New study casts doubt on the effectiveness of brief counseling for illicit drug use

In an effort to stem substance use, the U.S. has invested heavily in the past decade in a brief screening-and-intervention protocol for alcohol and other drugs.

7 Aug 2014

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

Schizophrenia-linked genetic variations and the developing brain: an interview with Prof. Guo-li Ming

Frequent marijuana use can have negative effect on brains of teenagers

High rates of suicide among military personnel and veterans may be related to traumatic experiences

Articles describe barriers to, potential of greater adoption of complex care management

Alexza Pharmaceuticals announces availability of ADASUVE inhalation powder in Guatemala

Seven Pennsylvania health centers receive federal funding to establish behavioral health services

Traumatic images put journalists at increased risk of adverse psychological consequences

People who develop depression, MCI after age 65 are more vulnerable for accelerated brain aging

Blacks with family history of untreated mental health disorders are less likely to seek treatment

Getting back on normal sleep schedule does not just happen overnight, says instructor

People who suffer from MdDS now have chance for full recovery by new treatment

Motivation tied to cognition in schizophrenia patients

Web-based psychological self-help may aid bipolar patients

Medicaid expansion dilemmas: Mental health care demands, impact of managed care, non-expansion states squeezed

Physically fit sixth-graders less likely to feel depressed when they reach seventh grade

Weight loss improves physical health, but takes toll on mental health

Obama to sign overhaul of veterans' health care

First Edition: August 7, 2014

Helping women overcome the mental anguish of unwanted sexual advances

New study casts doubt on the effectiveness of brief counseling for illicit drug use

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