The long term effects of PTSD
A recent study has revealed information about the long term effects of PTSD. The study, an epidemiologic study of Vietnam-era veterans, found that a baseline diagnosis of PTSD resulted in…
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Substance abuse and family history of psychiatric disorders greatly increase the risk for postpartum suicide attempts
A recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology has found substance abuse and family history of psychiatric disorders to greatly increase the risk for postpartum suicide…
ReadGood spiritual health and good mental health are interconnected
Increasingly, churches are becoming aware of the fact that good spiritual health and good mental health are interconnected. This is why many churches house support groups led by trained facilitators…
ReadHigher than expected rate of suicidal thoughts among U.S. college students
A recent study presented at the 116th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association reported a higher than expected rate of suicidal thoughts among U.S. college students. Out of the…
ReadLink between high levels of athleticism and eating disorders
A recent study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders found that undergraduate females who are involved in sports and exercise activities are more likely to have attitudes that…
ReadKeep the Faith
Faith is an important ingredient in the recipe of renewal. Celeste lived for years with anxiety, panic attacks and depression that unfortunately went undiagnosed. Growing up she had been raised…
ReadMethadone is increasingly the cause of narcotic-related deaths in the U.S.
Methadone is increasingly the cause of narcotic-related deaths in the U.S.. Methadone, an alternative to oxycodone, has increased in use from 1998 to 2006 by 700%. The New York Times…
ReadThe mental health affects of war on child soldiers
A recent study set its focus on the mental health affects of war on child soldiers. The findings coincided with the obvious assumptions that one would be likely to have,…
ReadGreater levels of depression in Americanized Latina women seeking pregnancy and postpartum services
A study published in the most recent release of the Maternal and Child Health Journal has revealed greater levels of depression in Latina women seeking pregnancy and postpartum services among…
ReadSmoking may be more pleasurable to some than others
Smoking may be more pleasurable to some than others according to a recent study published in the August issue of Addiction. Findings from the study reported by Ovide Pomerleau, Ph.D.,…
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