News tagged with mental health problem
New forms of torture leave 'invisible scars', say researchers
Use of torture around the world has not diminished but the techniques used have grown more complex and sophisticated, according to new research from Queen Mary, University of London.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Dec 23, 2011 |
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Study identifies protective factors that help women recover from childhood violence
Children who witness domestic violence are more likely to be in abusive intimate relationships and experience psychological problems such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in adulthood, according to the Centers for ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jul 07, 2011 |
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Managing the psychological effects of natural disasters
(PhysOrg.com) -- In the wake of the Queensland floods, the Christchurch earthquake, and the Japanese earthquake/tsunami/nuclear crisis, people are asking for advice about how we should manage the effects of disaster on mental ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 31, 2011 |
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Childhood psychological problems have long-term economic and social impact, study finds
Psychological problems experienced during childhood can have a long-lasting impact on an individual's life course, reducing people's earnings and decreasing the chances of establishing long-lasting relationships, according ...
Mar 28, 2011 |
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Neglectful and controlling parents linked to mental health problems in children
(PhysOrg.com) -- Children’s perception of how they are parented is a major predictor of whether they will develop mental health problems as teenager, according to research by the University and the Medical Research Council.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 25, 2011 |
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Even mild stress is linked to long-term disability
Even relatively mild stress can lead to long term disability and an inability to work, reveals a large population based study published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
Mar 23, 2011 |
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Psychological impact of Japan disaster will be felt 'for some time to come'
The psychological impact of natural disasters such as the Japan earthquake can be revealed in the way people inherently respond to unpredictable situations, according to a psychology expert at Queen Mary, University of London.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 17, 2011 |
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Depression after miscarriage can continue even after healthy birth
Women who experience depression and anxiety after a miscarriage continue to experience these symptoms even if they subsequently go on to have a healthy child, according to a study of pregnant women from the Avon Longitudinal ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 09, 2011 |
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Study: Negative classroom environment adversely affects children's mental health
Children in classrooms with inadequate material resources and children whose teachers feel they are not respected by colleagues exhibit more mental health problems than students in classrooms without these issues, finds a ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 09, 2011 |
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Popular drugs for common male health problems can affect their sexual health
A new study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine reveals that, for the first time, 5a-reductase inhibitors commonly used to treat urinary problems in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and found in pop ...
Medicine & Health / Medications
Mar 07, 2011 |
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Prevention of mental disorders, substance abuse, and problem behaviors
Many mental, emotional and behavioral disorders can be prevented before they begin and there is robust scientific base of evidence to support this conclusion, according to a report in the March issue of the American Psychiatric ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 03, 2011 |
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Women who miscarry continue to have mental health problems
The depression and anxiety experienced by many women after a miscarriage can continue for years, even after the birth of a healthy child, according to a study led by University of Rochester Medical Center researchers and ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 03, 2011 |
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Popular psychology theories on self-esteem not backed up by serious research
Low self-esteem is associated with a greater risk of mental health problems such as eating disorders and depression. From a public health perspective, it is important for staff in various health-related professions to know ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Mar 01, 2011 |
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Happy children make happy adults
Being a 'happy' teenager is linked to increased well-being in adulthood, new research finds.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Feb 25, 2011 |
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Moms' mental health needs attention during and after pregnancy
Madison, Wisconsin - Poor mental health before and during pregnancy are "giant red flags" predicting which new mothers are more likely to suffer postpartum mood disorders, a new nationwide survey reveals.
Feb 24, 2011 |
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