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.
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Anorexia ups suicide risk
7/5/2008 |
Suicide attempts are "not uncommon" among people with anorexia nervosa.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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