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Human Brain Is Divided on Fear and Panic: Different Areas of Brain Responsible for External, Internal Threats
February 4, 2013 — Researchers say the human brain has a new, second gatekeeper that registers fear. That region, likely the brainstem, signals fear from internal dangers. The finding could lead to more precise ... > full story -
Poor Mental Health Leads to Unhealthy Behaviors Among Low-Income Adults
February 3, 2013 — A new study says binge drinking, smoking, and illegal drug use may be used to cope with depression and anxiety. Poor mental health leads to unhealthy behaviors in low-income adults - not the other ... > full story -
Humanitarian Aid Workers in Uganda Show Signs of Stress, Depression, and Burnout
February 1, 2013 — The high risk for mental health problems among staff working in humanitarian organizations in northern Uganda is due in large part to their work environment. Scientists examined the mental health of ... > full story -
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Active Duty Military Personnel Prone to Sleep Disorders and Short Sleep Duration
January 31, 2013 — A new study found a high prevalence of sleep disorders and a startlingly high rate of short sleep duration among active duty military personnel. The study suggests the need for a cultural change ... > full story -
Potential of Psilocybin to Alleviate Psychological and Spiritual Distress in Cancer Patients Is Revealed
January 31, 2013 — A recently published book chapter reviews the potential of a novel psychoactive drug, psilocybin, in alleviating the psychological and spiritual distress that often accompanies a life-threatening ... > full story -
Even the Brains of People With Anxiety States Can Get Used to Fear
January 30, 2013 — Fear is a protective function against possible dangers that is designed to save our lives. Where there are problems with this fear mechanism, its positive effects are cancelled out: patients who have ... > full story -
Emotional Stress Reduces Effectiveness of Prostate Cancer Therapies in Animal Model
January 25, 2013 — Not surprisingly, a cancer diagnosis creates stress. And patients with prostate cancer show higher levels of anxiety compared to other cancer patients. A new study indicates that stress is not just ... > full story -
How Repeated Aggression Triggers Social Aversion in Mice
January 18, 2013 — One of the mechanisms involved in the onset of stress-induced depression has been highlighted in mice. Scientists have determined the role of the corticosterone (stress hormone) receptor, in the ... > full story -
Study Assesses Mood Disorders With TMJ Pain
January 16, 2013 — There is an ongoing debate about the role of psychological disorder symptoms as risk factors for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain. Previous studies have associated depression and TMJ pain but large ... > full story -
Parkinson's Can Lead to Anxiety and Other Non-Motor Symptoms, Even Early on
January 14, 2013 — While movement problems are the main symptom of Parkinson’s disease, a new study shows that even early in the course of disease people frequently experience many non-motor symptoms such as ... > full story
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