http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/psychiatry/ Psychiatric research news. Read current research on psychiatric disorders such as depression, OCD, schizophrenia, panic disorder, bipolar disorder and more. en-us Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:05:01 EST Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:05:01 EST 60 http://www.sciencedaily.com/images/logosmall.gif http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/psychiatry/ For more science articles, visit ScienceDaily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091029211543.htm Women who used psychiatric medication during pregnancy have triple the odds of delivering prematurely. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091029211543.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091106145304.htm Depression and other emotional symptoms in survivors of torture and other traumatic experiences may be exacerbated by the effects of head injuries, according to a new study. The researchers found structural changes in the brains of former South Vietnamese political detainees who had suffered head injuries and clearly linked those changes to psychiatric symptoms often seen in survivors of torture. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091106145304.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091105121046.htm Rush University Medical Center has opened the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Clinic to offer patients suffering from major depression a safe, effective, non-drug treatment. TMS therapy is the first FDA-approved, non-invasive antidepressant device-based treatment clinically proven for treatment of depression. Psychiatrists at Rush University Medical Center were among the first to test the technique and Dr. Philip Janicak, professor of psychiatry and lead investigator at Rush for the clinical trials of TMS, helped to develop this therapy. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091105121046.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091104091726.htm Use of cannabinoids (marijuana) could assist in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder patients, according to a new study. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091104091726.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091102171409.htm Individuals who experience both childhood adversity and traumatic events in adulthood appear more likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder than those exposed to only one of these types of incidents, according to a new report. In addition, the risk was further increased in individuals with a certain genetic mutation. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091102171409.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091102121624.htm Thanks to a new method, there is a reason for hope for patients with very severe depression. Physicians in Germany have treated ten patients with deep brain stimulation. Subsequent to this treatment, the patients' depression improved significantly in half of the patients. All patients had suffered from very severe depression for many years and did not respond to any other therapies. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091102121624.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091027161526.htm Many pediatric and adolescent patients who received second-generation antipsychotic medications experienced significant weight gain, along with varied adverse effects on cholesterol and triglyceride levels and other metabolic measures, according to a new study. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091027161526.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091029211531.htm Common mental disorders, such as depression and alcohol misuse, are the top psychological problems amongst UK troops post-deployment and not post traumatic stress disorder as is widely believed. A new study also finds that reservists remain at special risk of operational stress injury. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091029211531.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091027161524.htm Deep brain stimulation may be a safe and effective treatment for Tourette's syndrome, according to new research. The first symptoms of Tourette syndrome are almost always noticed in childhood and some common tics include eye blinking, facial grimacing, shoulder shrugging and head or shoulder jerking. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091027161524.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091021101806.htm Researchers have discovered that a primitive region of the brain responsible for sensorimotor control also has an important role in regulating emotional responses to threatening situations. This region appears to work in concert with another structure called the amygdala to regulate social and emotional behavior. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091021101806.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090908125835.htm One in five patients with chronic kidney disease is depressed, even before beginning long-term dialysis therapy or developing end-stage renal disease, researchers have found. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090908125835.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091021101812.htm Too much light at night can lead to symptoms of depression, according to a new study in mice. Researchers found that mice housed in a lighted room 24 hours a day exhibited more depressive symptoms than did similar mice that had a normal light-dark cycle. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091021101812.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091020005539.htm Depression, anxiety disorders and sexual trauma have all been implicated as risk factors in lower urinary tract symptoms such as incontinence and overactive bladder. The exact nature of these associations is unknown. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091020005539.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091020161956.htm Contrary to the findings of some studies, new research indicates that augmenting antidepressant therapy with an omega-3 fatty acid supplement does not result in improvement in levels of depression in patients with coronary heart disease, according to a new study. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091020161956.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091016163659.htm A new research study examined the long-term effects of different treatments for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a form of severe depression that occurs annually in the fall and winter seasons. Of those treated with cognitive behavior therapy, only 7 percent had a recurrence compared to 36.7 percent of people treated with light therapy. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091016163659.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091013123355.htm A new neurosurgical procedure may prove helpful for patients with treatment-resistant depression. Bilateral epidural prefrontal cortical stimulation was found generally safe and provided significant improvement of depressive symptoms in a small group of patients, according to researchers. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091013123355.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091005123055.htm Researchers report that depressive symptoms are associated with increases over time in interleukin-6, an inflammatory protein that predicts cardiovascular events. In contrast, levels of interleukin-6 were not related to later increases in depressive symptoms. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 02:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091005123055.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091007124354.htm The existence of depression in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis is common and under-reported, according to new research. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091007124354.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091005181636.htm Adolescents with psychiatric symptoms such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, social phobia, hostility and depression may be more likely to develop an Internet addiction, according to a new report. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091005181636.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091006122332.htm The American College of Preventive Medicine supports the recommendations of the US Preventive Services Task Force that primary care providers should screen all adults for depression, and further recommends that all primary care providers should have systems in place to ensure the accurate diagnosis and treatment of this condition. The earliest and best opportunities to identify depression are in the clinics of primary care providers and all primary care practices should have such systems of care in place. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091006122332.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090930084604.htm The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in a growing number of soldiers evacuated to the United States for comprehensive care for physical and psychological trauma. Given the number of physical injuries often experienced by soldiers, it is not surprising that chronic pain is a frequent problem among returning soldiers from Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 05:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090930084604.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090930165028.htm New research shows that streptococcal infection does not appear to cause or trigger Tourette syndrome or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Researchers found that people with OCD or Tourette syndrome and tics were no more likely to have had possible strep infections compared to people without these disorders at two years and five years. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090930165028.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090930084606.htm Fewer than half of men and women in Ontario who may be suffering from depression see a doctor to treat their potentially debilitating condition, according to a new women's health study. What's more, many hospitalized for severe depression fail to see a doctor for follow-up care within 30 days of being discharged, and many head to hospital emergency departments for care. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090930084606.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090929141530.htm Bipolar disorder, or manic-depression, causes severe and unusual shifts in mood and energy, affecting a person's ability to perform everyday tasks. With symptoms often starting in early adulthood, bipolar disorder has been thought of traditionally as a lifelong disorder. Now, researchers have found evidence that nearly half of those diagnosed between the ages of 18 and 25 may outgrow the disorder by the time they reach 30. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090929141530.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090925092652.htm A new study examines the rates of violence among homeless veterans and their partners and the significant results of group therapy. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090925092652.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090922160102.htm There is new evidence that depression, obesity and alcohol abuse or dependency are interrelated conditions among young adult women but not men. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090922160102.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090923133014.htm Adolescent depression and anxiety disorders are two distinct psychiatric disorders, according to a recent study. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 23:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090923133014.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090831212954.htm New research has found that the Wenchuan, China earthquake that occurred on May 12, 2008, had an acute impact on the brain function of physically healthy survivors and poses a risk to the mental health of these survivors. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090831212954.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090922100043.htm A new study finds that 75% of the cases of paediatric bipolar disorder are diagnosed late – up to 18 months – due to the symptoms manifesting themselves in a different manner depending on whether the patient is a child or adult. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090922100043.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090831213223.htm A psychological intervention for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients with symptoms of depression both relieves patients' depression and lowers indicators of inflammation in the blood. The new study involves patients with stage II or III breast cancer. Patients who received a psychological therapy that reduced stress and enhanced their ability to cope experienced significant relief of depressive symptoms, followed by a reduction in markers of inflammation. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090831213223.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090914151629.htm The Veterans' Administration should expect a high volume of Iraq veterans seeking treatment of post traumatic stress disorder, with researchers anticipating that the rate among armed forces will be as high as 35 percent, according to a new analysis. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090914151629.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090914110524.htm A new review finds depression can affect a cancer patient's likelihood of survival, highlighting the need for systematic screening of psychological distress and subsequent treatments. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090914110524.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090910142404.htm It takes weeks before physicians know if a particular medication will work in treating major depression. Now scientists have developed a test to accurately predict within a single week whether a particular drug will be effective. The test is non-invasive, and takes less than 15 minutes to administer. It will allow physicians to quickly switch patients to a more effective treatment, if necessary. Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090910142404.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090910151925.htm The prevalence of anxiety, depression and substance dependency may be twice as high as the mental health community has been led to believe. It depends on how one goes about measuring. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090910151925.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090909111632.htm People with mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety are the heaviest smokers in the country, but their doctors are afraid to ask them to quit. They assume if their patients try to quit, their mental disorders will get worse. That is a myth, according to a tobacco addiction specialist. This population's tobacco use needs to be treated, he says. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090909111632.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090901150946.htm New research on post-traumatic stress disorder is being presented this week at the Military Health Research Forum, a scientific conference hosted by the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. Depending on the conflict in which they served, 10 to 30 percent of soldiers who have spent time in war zones experience the debilitating and life-altering symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090901150946.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090828104134.htm Almost 15 percent of preschoolers have atypically high levels of depression and anxiety, according to a new Canadian study. The five-year investigation also found that children with atypically high depression and anxiety levels are more likely to have mothers with a history of depression. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090828104134.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090825151341.htm Researchers working with Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans have found that post-traumatic stress disorder, the current most common mental disorder among veterans returning from service in the Middle East, is associated with an increased risk for thoughts of suicide. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090825151341.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090813083335.htm Sleep patterns can help predict which adolescents might be at greatest risk for developing depression, a researcher has found in a five-year study. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090813083335.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090810221407.htm A new study demonstrates that there is an association between schizophrenia and violence, but shows that this association is greatly increased by drug and alcohol abuse. Importantly, the study also finds that the risk of violence from patients with psychoses who also have substance use disorder is no greater than those who have a substance use disorder but who do not have a psychotic illness. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090810221407.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090811143538.htm A new study indicates that pediatric obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Tourette syndrome and/or tic disorder may develop from an inappropriate immune response to the bacteria causing common throat infections. The mouse model findings support the view that this condition is a distinct disorder, and represent a key advance in tracing the path leading from an ordinary infection in childhood to the surfacing of a psychiatric syndrome. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090811143538.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090810221409.htm Although depression is the mental disorder that most people associate with suicidal behavior, a new study reveals that a wide range of mental disorders increase the odds of thinking about suicide and making suicide attempts. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090810221409.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090803173116.htm A marked and broad expansion in antidepressant treatment occurred among Americans older than 6 years between 1996 and 2005, although treatment rates remain low among racial and ethnic minorities, according to a new report. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090803173116.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090803201112.htm Identification of criteria for the detection of prolonged grief disorder appear able to identify bereaved persons at heightened risk for enduring distress and dysfunction. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090803201112.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090730121050.htm One of the most well-known psychological tools is the Rorschach Inkblot Test. A viewer looks at ten inkblots, one at a time, and describes what they see. However, does the inkblot really reveal all? According to a new article, the Rorschach may not be the best diagnostic tool and practitioners need to be cautious in how they use this technique and interpret their results. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090730121050.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090729144028.htm Around one in five young people in the U.S. have a current mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder. About half of all adults with mental disorders recalled that their disorders began by their mid-teens and three-quarters by their mid-20s. Early onset of mental health problems have been associated with poor outcomes such as failure to complete high school, increased risk for psychiatric and substance problems, and teen pregnancy. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 05:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090729144028.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090729100936.htm A year ago, researchers reported that fewer than half the patients previously diagnosed with bipolar disorder received an actual diagnosis of bipolar disorder after using a comprehensive, psychiatric diagnostic interview tool -- the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV. In this follow-up study, the researchers have determined the actual diagnoses of those patients. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090729100936.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090727191728.htm A lack of sunlight is associated with reduced cognitive function among depressed people. Researchers used weather data from NASA satellites to measure sunlight exposure across the United States and linked this information to the prevalence of cognitive impairment in depressed people. 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