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Do You Obsess Over Your Appearance? Your Brain Might Be Wired Abnormally
April 29, 2013 New research has discovered that people with body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) have abnormal connections throughout their brain. BDD is a disabling but often-misunderstood psychiatric condition in which ... > full story -
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Poor Parenting -- Including Overprotection -- Increases Bullying Risk
April 25, 2013 Children who are exposed to negative parenting -- including abuse, neglect but also overprotection -- are more likely to experience childhood bullying by their peers, according to a meta-analysis of ... > full story -
Forced Exercise May Still Protect Against Anxiety and Stress
April 25, 2013 Being forced to exercise may still help reduce anxiety and depression just as exercising voluntarily does, according to a new ... > full story -
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Examine Social Factors to Explain Rise in Diagnoses of Mental Disorders
April 25, 2013 Examining social factors is vital to better explaining and understanding the dramatic rise in the number of Americans diagnosed with mental disorders in recent years, according to a new ... > full story -
Use of Anti-Epileptic Drug During Pregnancy Associated With Increased Risk of Autism
April 23, 2013 Maternal use of valproate (a drug used for the treatment of epilepsy and other neuropsychological disorders) during pregnancy was associated with a significantly increased risk of autism in ... > full story -
Nearly Half of U.S. Veterans Found With Blast Concussions Might Have Hormone Deficiencies
April 22, 2013 Up to 20 percent of veterans returning from Afghanistan and Iraq have experienced at least one blast concussion. A new study finds about 42% of screened veterans with blast injuries have irregular ... > full story -
Intranasal Neuropeptide Y May Offer Therapeutic Potential for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
April 21, 2013 Stress triggered neuropsychiatric disorders take an enormous personal, social and economic toll on society. In the US more than half of adults are exposed to at least one traumatic event throughout ... > full story -
High Levels of Glutamate in Brain May Kick-Start Schizophrenia: Implications for Early Diagnosis and New Treatment Strategies
April 18, 2013 An excess of the brain neurotransmitter glutamate may cause a transition to psychosis in people who are at risk for schizophrenia. The findings suggest a potential diagnostic tool for identifying ... > full story -
Mindfulness Therapy Might Help Veterans With Combat-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
April 17, 2013 A new study shows that veterans with PTSD who completed a mindfulness-based group treatment plan showed a significant reduction in symptoms as compared to patients who underwent treatment as ... > full story -
Drug Could Improve Working Memory of People With Autism, Study Finds
April 15, 2013 Investigators found that propranolol, a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure, anxiety and panic, improves the working memory performance of individuals with autism spectrum ... > full story
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