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Released: 13-Apr-2015 4:05 PM EDT
Study Finds 1.2 Percent of Preschoolers on Medicaid Use Psychotropic Drugs
Washington University in St. Louis

A new study finds that that 1.2 percent of American preschool children on Medicaid are using psychotropic drugs, including antidepressants, mood stabilizers and medications for attention-deficit disorder. Using 2000-2003 Medicaid Analytic Extract data from 36 states, a group of researchers at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis and at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found preschoolers are receiving psychotropic medications despite limited evidence supporting safety or efficacy.

Released: 13-Apr-2015 9:05 AM EDT
One in Three Teenage Boys Experiencing Sexual Assault Tries to Take His Own Life, Study Finds
University at Buffalo

A study has found that one of three male teens who experienced sexual assault had attempted suicide in the previous year.

Released: 9-Apr-2015 11:05 AM EDT
Dealing with Death in Deployment
University of Utah

A new University of Utah study is the first to provide clear insight into contributors to suicide risk among military personnel and veterans who have deployed. The study found that exposure to killing and death while deployed is connected to suicide risk. Previous studies that looked solely at the relationship between deployment and suicide risk without assessing for exposure to killing and death have shown inconsistent results.

6-Apr-2015 10:00 AM EDT
Nearly 1 in 10 Adults Has Impulsive Anger Issues and Access To Guns
Duke Health

An estimated 9 percent of adults in the U.S. have a history of impulsive, angry behavior and have access to guns, according to a study published this month in Behavioral Sciences and the Law. The study also found that an estimated 1.5 percent of adults report impulsive anger and carry firearms outside their homes.

Released: 7-Apr-2015 5:05 PM EDT
Rates of ADHD Appear to Decrease at Higher Altitudes
University of Utah Health

The prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) decreases substantially as altitude increases

Released: 7-Apr-2015 1:05 PM EDT
TSRI Scientists Find Molecular Trigger of Schizophrenia-Like Behaviors and Brain Changes
Scripps Research Institute

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have identified a molecule in the brain that triggers schizophrenia-like behaviors, brain changes and global gene expression in an animal model. The research gives scientists new tools for someday preventing or treating psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and autism.

   
Released: 7-Apr-2015 11:05 AM EDT
Under-Reported Suicides: Hiding or Compounding the Tragedy
Bournemouth University

A new study has revealed that suicide figures may not be as accurate as they are reported, with key Western countries having a higher suicide rate than that reported in official figures.

Released: 6-Apr-2015 9:00 AM EDT
Cold, Callous and Untreatable? Not All Psychopaths Fit the Stereotype, Says New Study
University of Vermont

A new study published in the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology shows that a subset of pre-psychopathic youth, who appear callous and unemotional, are actually masking unmanageable negative emotions and can be helped by cognitive behavioral or dialectical behavioral therapy.

6-Apr-2015 12:05 AM EDT
New Medicaid Data Show Antipsychotic Use May Increase the Risk for Diabetes in Some Children
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

In the largest study to date documenting the significant risks to children’s health associated with prescription antipsychotics, results suggest that initiating antipsychotics may elevate a child’s risk not only for significant weight gain, but also for Type II diabetes by nearly 50 percent.

27-Mar-2015 8:05 AM EDT
Suicides: Not Just a Winter Problem
Pennsylvania Medical Society

This article looks at seasonal suicide that tends to peak in the Spring months.

Released: 1-Apr-2015 10:05 AM EDT
Study of Brain Networks Shows Why Children with OCD Might Not Be Able to ‘Move on’
Wayne State University Division of Research

A new study by scientists at the Wayne State University School of Medicine demonstrates that communication between some of the brain’s most important centers is altered in children with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Released: 31-Mar-2015 1:00 PM EDT
'Religiously Integrated' Psychotherapy Is Effective for Depression
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

For chronically ill patients with major depression, an approach to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) that incorporates patients' religious beliefs is at least as effective as conventional CBT, suggests a study in the April issue of The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

25-Mar-2015 9:00 AM EDT
Age Matters: Discovering Why Antidepressants Don’t Work Well For Kids
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)

Nathan Mitchell, a graduate student at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio wanted to know why the therapeutic benefit afforded by SSRIs was so limited in children and teenagers. If researchers can uncover the biological mechanisms preventing available treatments from producing antidepressant effects, scientists can then target those mechanisms to develop new antidepressants that will treat childhood and adolescent depression more effectively.

Released: 31-Mar-2015 11:45 AM EDT
Shift to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Identities in Early Adulthood Tied to Depressive Symptoms
American Sociological Association (ASA)

People whose sexual identities changed toward same-sex attraction in early adulthood reported more symptoms of depression in a nationwide survey than those whose sexual orientations did not change or changed in the opposite direction, according to a new study by a University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) sociologist.

   
Released: 31-Mar-2015 11:05 AM EDT
History of Depression Puts Women at Risk for Diabetes During Pregnancy, Study Finds
Loyola Medicine

A history of depression may put women at risk for developing diabetes during pregnancy, according to research published in the latest issue of the Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing by researchers from Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing (MNSON). This study also pointed to how common depression is during pregnancy and the need for screening and education.

Released: 31-Mar-2015 11:05 AM EDT
Shift to LGB Identity in Early Adulthood Tied to Depressive Symptoms
University of Illinois Chicago

People whose sexual identities changed toward same-sex attraction in early adulthood reported more symptoms of depression in a nationwide survey than those whose sexual orientations did not change or changed in the opposite direction, according to a new study by a University of Illinois at Chicago sociologist.

Released: 31-Mar-2015 8:05 AM EDT
Impact of Domestic Violence on Women's Mental Health
Universite de Montreal

In addition to their physical injuries, women who are victims of domestic violence are also at a greater risk of mental health problems such as depression and psychotic symptoms.

25-Mar-2015 9:00 AM EDT
Researchers Identify Mechanisms That Link Compulsive Binge Eating with Hypertension
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)

An estimated eight million adults in the U.S. suffer from binge eating disorder. Now, researchers have shown that compulsive binging on foods that are high in fat and sugar can trigger specific molecular changes that can lead to high blood pressure (hypertension). While others have studied the effects of binge eating on the brain, this study is the first to look at its molecular effects on the expression of certain proteins in the body.

25-Mar-2015 9:00 AM EDT
Component of Red Grapes and Wine Could Help Ease Depression
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)

Scientists have recently discovered a link between inflammation and depression, which affects approximately 148 million people in the United States. A new study finds that resveratrol — a natural anti-inflammatory agent found in the skin of red grapes — can prevent inflammation as well as depression-related behaviors in rodents exposed to a social stress.

19-Mar-2015 2:05 PM EDT
A Surprising Source of Serotonin Could Affect Antidepressant Activity
The Rockefeller University Press

Researchers have discovered an unconventional way that serotonin is released from neurons that could play an important role in the mechanism through which antidepressant drugs work.

   
Released: 26-Mar-2015 11:05 AM EDT
Testosterone Needs Estrogen's Help to Inhibit Depression
Florida State University

In popular culture, the phrase “battle of the sexes” seems to pit the male hormone (testosterone) against the female (estrogen). Now a Florida State University College of Medicine researcher has documented a way in which the two hormones work together to protect low-testosterone males from the effects of anxiety and depression.

Released: 26-Mar-2015 10:05 AM EDT
Roseroot Herb Shows Promise as Potential Depression Treatment Option
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Rhodiola rosea (R. rosea), or roseroot, may be a beneficial treatment option for major depressive disorder (MDD), according to results of a study in the journal Phytomedicine led by Jun J. Mao, MD, MSCE, associate professor of Family Medicine, Community Health and Epidemiology and colleagues at the Perelman School of Medicine of University of Pennsylvania.

Released: 25-Mar-2015 3:05 PM EDT
Family Institute Research Highlights the Benefits of Difficult Moments Between Therapist and Client
Family Institute at Northwestern University

New research from The Family Institute at Northwestern University, conducted by researchers including Jacob Goldsmith, PhD, Assistant Clinical Director at The Epstein Center, highlights the benefits of difficult moments between therapist and client.

Released: 25-Mar-2015 1:05 PM EDT
Sleep Loss Tied to Emotional Reactions
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

A new book summarizes research on the interplay of sleep and various components of emotion and affect that are related to mood disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder and depression.

23-Mar-2015 12:30 PM EDT
Prenatal Exposure to Common Air Pollutants Linked to Cognitive and Behavioral Impairment
Children's Hospital Los Angeles Saban Research Institute

Researchers have found a powerful relationship between prenatal polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) exposure and disturbances in parts of the brain that support information processing and behavioral control.

23-Mar-2015 7:05 PM EDT
Mental Health Report Finds Staffing Problems Linked to Ward Suicides
University of Manchester

Suicidal patients who are under observation may be put at risk by relying on inexperienced staff and agency nurses, according to a new report issued today.

Released: 23-Mar-2015 2:05 PM EDT
In Anorexia Nervosa, Brain Responds Differently to Hunger Signals
UC San Diego Health

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have pinpointed differences in brain function that may help to explain how people with anorexia nervosa can continue to starve themselves, even when already emaciated. The finding adds to growing evidence about the role of brain mechanisms in eating disorders and could lead to new treatment development efforts targeting specific brain pathways.

Released: 23-Mar-2015 10:05 AM EDT
Researchers Offer First Book Combining Financial Planning, Mental Health
Kansas State University

Three faculty members from Kansas State University's Institute of Personal Financial Planning have written the first textbook on financial therapy, which integrates financial planning and mental health for fiscal and emotional well-being.

16-Mar-2015 4:00 PM EDT
Are Antipsychotic Drugs More Dangerous to Dementia Patients Than We Think?
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Drugs aimed at quelling the behavior problems of dementia patients may also hasten their deaths more than previously realized, a new study finds. The research adds more troubling evidence to the case against antipsychotic drugs as a treatment for the delusions, hallucinations and aggression that many people with Alzheimer’s disease experience.

12-Mar-2015 9:00 AM EDT
Harder-to-Abuse OxyContin Doesn’t Stop Illicit Use
Washington University in St. Louis

A reformulation of OxyContin that makes it less likely to be abused than the older formulation has curtailed the drug’s illicit use. But researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that a significant percentage still abuse the drug despite package labeling that emphasizes its abuse-deterrent properties.

Released: 10-Mar-2015 4:05 PM EDT
MSU-Led National Research Team Links Alcohol, Insomnia to Suicide
Mississippi State University

Insomnia symptoms affect the risk of suicide among people who drink alcohol, according to a groundbreaking study led by the director of Mississippi State University’s Sleep, Suicide and Aging Laboratory.

Released: 10-Mar-2015 10:05 AM EDT
Depression Symptoms of African-American Cancer Patients May Be Under-Recognized, Study Finds
Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve University nurse scientist Amy Zhang, who has long examined quality-of-life issues in cancer patients, wondered whether depression in African-American cancer patients has been under-recognized for treatment.

Released: 10-Mar-2015 7:05 AM EDT
Boredom and Frustration Trigger Skin-Picking and Other Compulsive Behaviors
Universite de Montreal

- Individuals who get easily bored, frustrated or impatient are more inclined to develop skin-picking and other body-focused repetitive behaviors, say researchers at the Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal and the University of Montreal.

4-Mar-2015 5:05 PM EST
Gene Networks for Innate Immunity Linked to PTSD Risk
UC San Diego Health

Researchers at the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System and University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, with colleagues in New York and the United Kingdom, have identified genetic markers, derived from blood samples that are linked to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The markers are associated with gene networks that regulate innate immune function and interferon signaling.

Released: 9-Mar-2015 4:05 PM EDT
Psychedelic Drug Use Could Reduce Psychological Distress, Suicidal Thinking
Johns Hopkins Medicine

A history of psychedelic drug use is associated with less psychological distress and fewer suicidal thoughts, planning and attempts, according to new research from Johns Hopkins and the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Released: 9-Mar-2015 2:05 PM EDT
Mood, Anxiety Disorders Common in Tourette Patients, Emerge at a Young Age
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)

A new study of Tourette syndrome led by researchers from UC San Francisco and Massachusetts General Hospital has found that nearly 86 percent of patients who seek treatment for TS will be diagnosed with a second psychiatric disorder during their lifetimes, and that nearly 58 percent will receive two or more such diagnoses.

6-Mar-2015 11:00 AM EST
Youth Suicide Rate in Rural Areas Is Nearly Double the Rate in Cities
Ohio State University

The adolescent and young-adult suicide rate in the United States was almost twice as high in rural settings than in urban areas between 1996 and 2010, and new research suggests that the gap appears to be widening.

4-Mar-2015 9:05 AM EST
News Study Links Antidepressants with Improved Cardiovascular Outcomes
Intermountain Medical Center

A new study by researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute has found that screening for and treating depression could help to reduce the risk of heart disease in patients with moderate to severe depression.

Released: 4-Mar-2015 4:05 PM EST
Stigma of Mental Illness in India Linked to Poverty
Washington University in St. Louis

The stigma surrounding people with severe mental illness in India leads to increased poverty among them, especially women, according to new research led by Jean-Francois Trani, PhD, assistant professor at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.

3-Mar-2015 12:05 PM EST
Mental Health Soon After War-Zone Concussions Predicts Disability
Washington University in St. Louis

Evaluating military personnel with blast-related mild traumatic brain injuries, researchers have found that early symptoms of post-traumatic stress, such as anxiety, emotional numbness, flashbacks and irritability, are the strongest predictors of later disability. The results were surprising because mental health more closely correlated with disability than assessments typically made after concussions, such as tests of memory, thinking, balance, coordination and severity of headaches and dizziness, according to the study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

Released: 3-Mar-2015 3:05 PM EST
Am I Normal? British Urology Journal Measures 15,000 Penises to Find the Average
BJU International

Penis size nomograms may be useful in clinical and therapeutic settings to counsel men and for academic research.

Released: 3-Mar-2015 1:05 PM EST
Early Life Stress May Cause Excess Serotonin Release Resulting In A Serotonin Deficit Where the Brain Needs It Most
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Mood disorder research suggests that early life stress may cause excess serotonin release, resulting in a serotonin deficit where the brain needs it most. The data suggest a reason why SSRI medications may fail in many patients, and why depressed patients may benefit from strategic SSRI-augmenting treatment approaches.

Released: 3-Mar-2015 12:05 AM EST
Study Offers Clues to Early Detection of Bipolar Disorders in High-Risk Children
Nationwide Children's Hospital

New research published today in the American Journal of Psychiatry indicates a strong link between subthreshold manic episodes and likelihood of developing bipolar disorder in children of parents with bipolar disorder. The study’s findings could improve clinical assessment and care for these high-risk children by potentially enabling earlier identification, treatment or possible preventive measures.

Released: 2-Mar-2015 4:05 PM EST
Despite Federal Law, Some Insurance Exchange Plans Offer Unequal Coverage for Mental Health
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

One-quarter of the health plans being sold on health insurance exchanges set up through the Affordable Care Act offer benefits that appear to violate a federal law requiring equal benefits for general medical and mental health care, according to new research led by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Released: 2-Mar-2015 3:05 PM EST
Successful Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Youth Leads to Decreased Thinking about Suicide
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Penn Medicine researchers found that patients who did not respond to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety in childhood had more chronic and enduring patterns of suicidal ideation at 7 to 19 years after treatment. This study adds to the literature that suggests that successful CBT for childhood anxiety confers long-term benefits. The complete study is available in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

Released: 2-Mar-2015 11:05 AM EST
Joslin Scientists Find Direct Link Between Insulin Resistance in the Brain and Behavioral Disorders
Joslin Diabetes Center

People with diabetes are more prone to anxiety and depression than those with other chronic diseases that require similar levels of management.

Released: 27-Feb-2015 1:05 AM EST
Shake It Off? Not So Easy for People with Depression, New Brain Research Suggests
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Rejected by a person you like? Just “shake it off” and move on, as music star Taylor Swift says. But while that might work for many people, it may not be so easy for those with untreated depression, a new brain study finds.



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