Archive for June, 2008
By jasonmaddox On June 30th, 2008
A recent study has revealed that mother’s who were treated successfully for substance abuse problems during routine obstetric visits almost entirely removed related risks posed to their child. According to…
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By jasonmaddox On June 27th, 2008
This past Thursday area ministers, chaplains and other church professionals gathered to hear area author and former Brookhaven case manager Michael Mason present about systems of care for those who…
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By jasonmaddox On June 25th, 2008
New data suggests that approximately one in four adult Americans that do not have health insurance have a mental illness, chemical dependency problem, or both. Although there are a variety…
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By jasonmaddox On June 24th, 2008
In some ways diagnosis and treatment of schizophrenia has traditionally been approached categorically and without much creativity. However, findings from recent studies have created new resolve in psychiatric researchers to…
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By jasonmaddox On June 18th, 2008
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found a connection between type 2 diabetes and depression. The connection, according to Sherita Hill Golden, M.D., of…
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By jasonmaddox On June 17th, 2008
Preliminary findings from a study focusing on the sleep disturbances of vets returning from the middle east conflict have yielded some intriguing results. According to Anne Germain, Ph.D., of the…
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By jasonmaddox On June 13th, 2008
Could cell phone usage contribute to poor sleep? Findings from a small pilot study suggest that it does. According to Gaby Badre. M.D., Ph.D., of the University in Gothenberg Sweden,…
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By jasonmaddox On June 11th, 2008
There are many studies that relay the heart health benefits of moderate consumption of red wine; however, consuming large amounts of alcohol could actually be bad for your heart. According…
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By jasonmaddox On June 9th, 2008
Work is sometimes labeled as being stressful or depressing; however, a recent study published in the journal Occupational Medicine found that returning to work can help in the recovery of…
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By jasonmaddox On June 6th, 2008
A recent study published in the June issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry found that prolonged-exposure therapy is more successful in treating individuals who have suffered a traumatic event…
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