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Large Study Shows Substance Abuse Rates Higher in Teenagers With ADHD
February 11, 2013 A new study revealed a significantly higher prevalence of substance abuse and cigarette use by adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) histories than in those without ADHD. ... > full story -
Almost 8 Percent of US Stroke Survivors May Have Suicidal Thoughts
February 7, 2013 Stroke survivors are more likely to report recent suicidal thoughts or wish they were dead compared with individuals with previous heart attack, diabetes or cancer. Seven variables were important in ... > full story -
Native Americans at Greater Risk of Suicide After Alcohol Intoxication
February 5, 2013 Native Americans are at much greater risk of suicide after acute alcohol intoxication, according to a new ... > full story -
Around 1 in 10 Young Mentally Ill Teens Drinks, Smokes, and Uses Cannabis, Australian Research Finds
February 4, 2013 Around one in ten young teens with mental health issues also drinks alcohol, smokes cigarettes, and uses cannabis on a weekly basis, indicates Australian ... > 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 -
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 -
Working to Identify Early Warning Signs in Juvenile Offenders
January 29, 2013 Red flags are easy to recognize in the days following a tragic event like a mass shooting. That’s why a group of researchers is working to identify those early warning signs in juvenile ... > full story -
Will Proposed DSM-5 Changes to Assessment of Alcohol Problems Do Any Better?
January 22, 2013 The upcoming fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders will likely change the criteria used to assess alcohol problems. One proposed change would collapse the two ... > full story
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