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Certain psychiatric disorders linked with risky sexual behavior in teens

Although research has shown that teens with mental health disorders are more likely to engage in high risk sexual behaviors, like unprotected sex, a new study from the Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center suggests there ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Sep 28, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Mental Stress Doesn't Distract Young Drivers at the Wheel

Teen drivers are four times more likely to be involved in motor vehicle crashes than older drivers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but anxiety and depression do not play a role in teen motor ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created May 18, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Quitting smoking especially difficult for select groups

With the national trend toward quitting smoking flat, psychologists are finding some success with treatments aimed at helping smokers from underserved groups, including racial and ethnic minorities and those with psychiatric ...

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Feb 12, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0