Abuse alters the brain 8/5/2008 |
Suicide victims who were abused as children have clear genetic changes in their brains, researchers reported in a finding they said shows neglect can cause biological effects. Read |
Anorexia ups suicide risk 7/5/2008 |
Suicide attempts are "not uncommon" among people with anorexia nervosa. Read |
Autism - may lie with parents 6/5/2008 |
Research shows parents of autistic children are almost twice as likely to be hospitalised with mental disorders as other parents, which may help pinpoint the causes of autism. Read |
Too many choices sap stamina 21/4/2008 |
New research suggests that facing too many decisions can sap your stamina, even your ability to stay focused and maintain self-control. Read |
Stiff penalties for pro-ana sites 17/4/2008 |
French politicians have called for stiff penalties of jail time and heavy fines against 'pro anorexia' websites and publications encouraging women to starve themselves. Read |
Schizophrenia plot thickens 28/3/2008 |
People with schizophrenia have high rates of rare genetic mutations which appear to disrupt the developing brain, according to a new study. Read |
Gamblers never learn 27/3/2008 |
Research shows gambling addicts don't learn from their mistakes and may be explained by a kind of mental rigidity that leads to harmful compulsive behaviour in sufferers.
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ADHD harder on women 20/3/2008 |
Although boys with ADHD appear to be more impulsive and troubled than their female counterparts, in adulthood the condition seems to have more impact in women than in men. Read |
Web info helps anxious patients 19/3/2008 |
Guided, internet-based self help can play a major role in mental health care for people with anxiety disorders, an international expert says. Read |
Helpline on genetic tests 17/3/2008 |
Imagine receiving genetic test results for a disease you could develop later in life without having anyone with whom to discuss your options for managing the risk. Read |