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Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Treatment: Genetic Predictor of Response to Exposure Therapy
June 11, 2013 — There is growing evidence that a gene variant that reduces the plasticity of the nervous system also modulates responses to treatments for mood and anxiety disorders. In this case, patients with ... > full story -
Do Antidepressants Impair the Ability to Extinguish Fear?
June 10, 2013 — Common antidepressant medications may impair a form of learning that is important clinically. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, commonly called SSRIs, are a class of antidepressant widely used ... > full story -
Suicide Risk Factors Described
June 10, 2013 — The rate of suicide among men is almost three times that of women, according to new research. Being young, single and having a low level of education were stronger risk factors for suicide among men, ... > full story -
Parkinson's Disease-Like Sleep and Motor Problems Observed in Alpha-Synuclein Mutant Mice
June 7, 2013 — In the quest for an animal model of Parkinson's disease that mimics motor and non-motor symptoms of human Parkinson's disease (PD), scientists have developed strains of mice that overexpress ... > full story -
'Belief in Science' Increases in Stressful Situations
June 5, 2013 — A faith in the explanatory and revealing power of science increases in the face of stress or anxiety, a study by psychologists suggests. The researchers argue that a 'belief in science' may help ... > full story -
Drug Prevents Post-Traumatic Stress-Like Symptoms in Mice
June 5, 2013 — When injected into mice immediately following a traumatic event, a new drug prevents the animals from developing memory problems and increased anxiety that are indicative of post-traumatic stress ... > full story -
Half of Those Diagnosed With PTSD Also Suffer from Depression
June 4, 2013 — About one of every two people diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder also suffer symptoms of depression, according to new ... > full story -
Exposure to Rocket Attacks in Israel Increases Adolescent Violence
June 4, 2013 — A study followed 362 Israeli adolescents from the southwestern Negev from 2008 to 2011, and conducted annual assessments of exposure to rocket attacks, symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as ... > full story -
Anxious? Activate Your Anterior Cingulate Cortex With a Little Meditation
June 4, 2013 — Scientists, like Buddhist monks and Zen masters, have known for years that meditation can reduce anxiety, but not how. Scientists have now succeeded in identifying the brain functions ... > full story -
Role Conflict and Emotional Demands Are 'Most Important' Risk Factors for Distress in Workers
June 3, 2013 — Employees who face high emotional demand and conflicting roles are more likely to report psychological distress—placing them at higher risk of mental health disorders and reduced productivity, ... > full story
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