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Bisexual and Questioning Women Have Higher Risk of Eating Disorders Than Straight and Lesbian Peers
Young women who are attracted to both sexes or who are unsure about who they are attracted to are more likely to develop an eating disorder than those attracted to only one sex, according to a new study from Drexel University. However, the results of the study suggest that females attracted to the same-sex are no more likely to experience disordered eating symptoms than their peers with opposite-sex attractions. This finding is contrary to previous assumptions that ...
Drexel University - 9/2/2015
Impulsive, Agitated Behaviors May Be Warning Signs for Suicide: New study of more than 2,800 people with depression might give clearer clues to state of mind, experts say
Risky behaviors such as reckless driving or sudden promiscuity, or nervous behaviors such as agitation, hand-wringing or pacing, can be signs that suicide risk may be high in depressed people, researchers report. Other warning signs may include doing things on impulse with little thought about the consequences. Depressed people with any of these symptoms are at least 50 percent more likely to attempt suicide, the new study found.
HealthDay - 8/29/2015
Borderline personality traits linked to lowered empathy
Those with borderline personality disorder, or BPD, a mental illness marked by unstable moods, often experience trouble maintaining interpersonal relationships. New research indicates that this may have to do with lowered brain activity in regions important for empathy in individuals with borderline personality traits.
ScienceDaily - 8/29/2015
Confidence in parenting could help break cycle of abuse
To understand how confidence in parenting may predict parenting behaviors in women who were abused as children, psychologists at the University of Rochester have found that mothers who experienced more types of maltreatment as children are more critical of their ability to parent successfully. Intervention programs for moms at-risk, therefore, should focus on bolstering mothers’ self-confidence—not just teach parenting skills, the researchers said.
University of Rochester - 8/28/2015
How Parents Add to Math Anxiety: Voicing concerns, helping with homework may increase child's fear, study finds
Parents can spur math anxiety and poor math performance in children, a new study suggests. "We often don't think about how important parents' own attitudes are in determining their children's academic achievement. But our work suggests that if a parent is walking around saying 'Oh, I don't like math' or 'This stuff makes me nervous,' kids pick up on this messaging and it affects their success," study co-leader Sian Beilock said in a news release from the ...
HealthDay - 8/28/2015
'Goth' Teens Report More Depression, Self-Harm: But study findings didn't prove cause-and-effect, only showed an association
The dark look associated with Goths may not be all show: Teens in this subculture appear more prone to depression and self-harm than their peers, researchers report. Fifteen-year-olds who strongly identified as Goth -- recognized by their distinctive black clothes, white and black makeup and black hair -- were three times more likely to be depressed at 18 compared with teens who did not identify as Goth, the British researchers found.
HealthDay - 8/27/2015
ADHD Risk Rises for Each Week a Preemie Is Born Early: Being underweight or overweight at birth also linked to higher odds, study says
The more premature a child is born, the higher the likelihood of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a recent Finnish study. Babies born particularly underweight or overweight for their gestational age also had an increased risk of ADHD, researchers found. "Although ADHD is more common in babies who are either underweight or overweight, the risks are greatest for those babies with the most severe degree of poor growth in the womb," ...
HealthDay - 8/24/2015
Brains of abused teenagers show 'encouraging' ability to regulate emotions
Children who have been abused typically experience more intense emotions than their peers who have not been abused. This is often considered a byproduct of living in volatile, dangerous environments. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP) set to find out what happens when these children are taught how to regulate their emotions. Could that better help them cope with difficult situations?
EurekAlert - 8/24/2015
Want a better relationship and a better sex life? Men should take more child care responsibilities, study finds
If men take up more of the child-care duties, splitting them equally with their female partners, heterosexual couples have more satisfaction with their relationships and their sex lives, according to new research by Georgia State University sociologists.
ScienceDaily - 8/23/2015
Women warriors at no greater risk for PTSD than men, study finds
While past research on the question has been mixed, a new study by Defense and Veterans Affairs researchers suggests that women in the military are at no greater risk than men for developing posttraumatic stress disorder, given similar experiences—including combat. The findings are in the September 2015 Journal of Psychiatric Research. The study involved active-duty troops and Veterans who are part of the Millennium Cohort Study. That effort has more than 200,000 participants ..
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - 8/20/2015
Happiness spreads but depression doesn’t
Having friends who suffer from depression doesn’t affect the mental health of others, according to research led by the University of Warwick. The academics found that having friends can help teenagers recover from depression or even avoid becoming depressed in the first instance. The findings are the result of a study of the way teenagers in a group of US high schools influenced each others’ mood. The academics used a mathematical model to establish if ...
University of Warwick - 8/19/2015
Teen smokers struggle with body-related shame, guilt: Exercise may provide a promising solution to prevention, cessation
Are teen smokers who pick up the habit doing so because they have a negative self-image? Does the typical teenaged smoker try to balance out this unhealthy habit with more exercise? And if so, then why would an adolescent smoke, yet still participate in recommended levels of physical activity? A recent study sought to answer these questions.
ScienceDaily - 8/19/2015
Anxious? Depressed? Blame it on your middle-management position
Individuals near the middle of the social hierarchy suffer higher rates of depression and anxiety than those at the top or bottom, according to researchers. Nearly twice the number of supervisors and managers reported they suffered from anxiety compared to workers. Symptoms of depression were reported by 18 percent of supervisors and managers compared to 12 percent for workers.
ScienceDaily - 8/18/2015
Early life adversity and later depression for teens
Tough experiences before age six, like family instability or abuse, are tied to changes in brain structure and to a higher risk of anxiety or depression, according to a study of mother-son pairs in England. “Early adversity increases later symptoms of depression or anxiety, which, in turn, can associate with variation in cortical structure,” said senior author Edward D. Barker of the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience at King’s College London.
Reuters - 8/18/2015
Increased risk of depression for mothers undergoing fertility treatment
Women giving birth after undergoing fertility treatment face an increased risk of depression compared to women ending up not having a child following fertility treatment, according to new research from the University of Copenhagen. According to the researchers, this has key implications for fertility treatment in future. Danish researchers are among the first worldwide to study the risk of developing a clinical depression for women undergoing fertility treatment.
University of Copenhagen - 8/17/2015
How to Mend a Broken Heart? Your Gender May Matter: Men don't process experience or seek support to cope with end of relationships, experts say
The pain of a romantic breakup may hit women harder at first, but they recover far more quickly from the loss than men do, new research suggests. "At some point, clearly, women get over a breakup," said study author Craig Morris, a research associate at Binghamton University in New York. "They will discuss in great detail the pain, the suffering, the misery, but they are talking about it in the past." Women often "return to the dating scene in many ways better than they were ...
HealthDay - 8/14/2015
More American Children Diagnosed With ADHD: U.S. Food and Drug Administration offers tips on coping with attention disorder
The number of American children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is rising, U.S. government experts say. And it's important for the disorder to be recognized and treated. Untreated ADHD can cause serious problems for children, such as falling behind in school, difficulty making and keeping friends, and having conflicts with parents, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
HealthDay - 8/14/2015
Link confirmed between playing violent video games, aggression: Finds insufficient research to link violent video game play to criminal violence
Violent video game play is linked to increased aggression in players but insufficient evidence exists about whether the link extends to criminal violence or delinquency, according to a new American Psychological Association task force report. "The research demonstrates a consistent relation between violent video game use and increases in aggressive behavior, aggressive cognitions and aggressive affect, and decreases in prosocial behavior, empathy and ...
ScienceDaily - 8/13/2015
Overreliance on imagination may be a sign of obsessive-compulsive disorder
Confusing reality with imagination and losing contact with reality are two key characteristics that could play a role in the development of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). This is what we learn from a study conducted by researchers at the CIUSSS de l'Est-de-l'Île-de-Montréal (Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal) and the University of Montreal, the results of which were published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology.
University of Montreal - 8/13/2015
Kids, teens win when mental health providers team with pediatricians, family doctors, UCLA study finds
For the past decade, cutting-edge health care providers and researchers have increasingly pushed to integrate care for mental health and substance use problems within primary medical care for children and adolescents. Their hope is that children and teens who suffer from mental and behavioral disorders would fare better if their pediatricians or family doctors took an active role in linking them with mental health care, particularly when these doctors team up with ...
UCLA - 8/10/2015
Many U.S. Adults Sext, and It May Even Help Some Relationships: Survey found three-quarters do so in context of a committed couple
A new survey finds more than eight in 10 adults admit to sending or receiving a sexually explicit text message -- commonly known as "sexting" -- and many say the practice leads to increased sexual satisfaction, particularly when couples are involved. "Most people have focused on the dangers of sexting and how it can harm a relationship," said study lead author Emily Stasko, a doctoral candidate in the department of psychology at Drexel University in Philadelphia. "But ...
HealthDay - 8/8/2015
Could Too Many Refined Carbs Make You Depressed? Study found postmenopausal women who ate more processed foods faced higher risk of mood disorder
Refined carbohydrates -- such as those found in white bread, white rice and sodas -- may harm more than the waistlines of older women. New research shows that eating too much of these highly processed foods might also raise their risk of depression. Luckily, the opposite also appears to be true: The analysis also found that those who ate lots of whole grains, vegetables, fruits and dietary fiber appeared to see their risk for depression drop.
HealthDay - 8/7/2015
Punishing a child is effective if done correctly: Some children need consequences to succeed, psychologists say
While recently published parenting books have preached the effectiveness of positive parenting and "no drama" discipline, psychologists presenting at the American Psychological Association's 123rd Annual Convention said don't put timeout in timeout yet. "Parental discipline and positive parenting techniques are often polarized in popular parenting resources and in parenting research conclusions," presenter and researcher Robert Larzelere, PhD, of Oklahoma State ...
ScienceDaily - 8/6/2015
Mindfulness Therapy Might Help Ease PTSD: Study found learning to accept disturbing memories, thoughts and feelings reduced symptoms
Mindfulness therapy seems to help veterans cope with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a new study suggests. Mindfulness encourages those suffering from PTSD not to avoid disturbing thoughts, feelings and experiences, but rather to accept them and put them in perspective. The approach may help those who aren't doing well using existing treatments, said lead researcher Melissa Polusny, a staff psychologist from the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs ...
HealthDay - 8/4/2015
Trauma experiences change the brain even in those without PTSD
Trauma may cause distinct and long-lasting effects even in people who do not develop PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), according to research. It is already known that stress affects brain function and may lead to PTSD, but until now the underlying brain networks have proven elusive.
ScienceDaily - 8/4/2015
More Evidence That Kids of Gay Parents Do Just Fine: Studies show children raised by 2 moms or 2 dads consider themselves 'different,' but stigma is lessening
On the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, new research suggests that children raised by gay parents are well-adjusted and resilient. The four new studies to be presented later this week at the annual meeting of the American Psychological Association in Toronto set out to assess the psychological and sociological health of children raised by same-sex couples.
HealthDay - 8/4/2015
Study uncovers communication strategies couples can use to address financial uncertainty
Money can be a significant source of conflict in relationships, particularly during stressful times. New research details techniques romantic couples can use to address financial uncertainty, highlighting the importance of communication in managing uncertainty and reducing stress.
ScienceDaily - 8/3/2015
Even moderate picky eating can have negative effects on children's health
Picky eating among children is a common but burdensome problem that can result in poor nutrition for kids, family conflict, and frustrated parents. Although many families see picky eating as a phase, a new study finds moderate and severe picky eating often coincides with serious childhood issues such as depression and anxiety that may need intervention.
ScienceDaily - 8/3/2015
New survey enhances precision of distinguishing between expectable vs. worrisome early childhood misbehavior
Researchers are using a novel dimensional method for distinguishing misbehavior that is expectable in early childhood versus that which is cause for clinical concern. Using a survey developed by the researchers to enhance precision of clinical identification in early childhood the Multidimensional Assessment Profile of Disruptive Behavior (MAP-DB), scientists obtained mothers' reports of their preschoolers' irritability at multiple time points. They used these ...
ScienceDaily - 8/3/2015
Positive reinforcement plays key role in cognitive task performance in ADHD kids, according to new study
A little recognition for a job well done means a lot to children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – more so than it would for typically developing kids. That praise, or other possible reward, improves the performance of children with ADHD on certain cognitive tasks, but until a recent study led by researchers from the University at Buffalo, it wasn’t clear if that result was due to heightened motivation inspired by positive reinforcement or because ...
University at Buffalo - 7/30/2015
Job Stress Might Make You Sick, Study Says: High levels linked to more leave for mental health problems
High levels of job stress may increase the risk of sick leave due to mental health disorders, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 12,000 workers in Sweden. Over five years, about 8 percent of the workers took mental health sick leave. Three-quarters of those who took mental health sick leave were women.
HealthDay - 7/30/2015
Adolescents with sleep problems more likely to self-harm
There is a strong relationship between sleep problems such as insomnia, and self-harm, according to findings in a new Norwegian study. The researchers say that depressive symptoms accounted for some, but not all, of the association to self-harming. However, the latter association remained significant even in the fully adjusted analyses.
ScienceDaily - 7/29/2015
Jealousy Can Drive Some to Problem Drinking, Study Suggests: Researchers say findings could help identify people at risk for alcholism
Intense jealousy may trigger drinking problems, a new study suggests. The researchers found that those whose self-esteem was dependent on their relationships were more likely to turn to alcohol if they became jealous. However, the study did not prove that jealousy caused drinking. But the findings might help identify people at risk for alcoholism, according to the authors of the study, which will be published in the October issue of the journal Addictive Behaviors.
HealthDay - 7/28/2015
Medical Marijuana May Pose Risk to Teens, Study Suggests: Having access to legal source of pot was linked to greater addiction risk than buying drug illegally
Teens who have legal permission to use medical marijuana are 10 times more likely to say they're addicted than those who get the drug illegally, a new study shows. University of Michigan researchers looked at nearly 4,400 high school seniors, including 48 who had medical marijuana cards, 266 who used others' medical marijuana and those who bought the drug from street dealers. Teens who used medical marijuana were far more likely to report problems with ...
HealthDay - 7/24/2015
Diagnosis of psychiatric disorders not as important as outcomes: Psychiatrist evaluates diagnostic practices
Nailing the diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder may not be important in prescribing effective treatment, according a clinical researcher. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that nearly one in five Americans suffers from mental illnesses as defined in the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
ScienceDaily - 7/24/2015
Cell phone notifications may be driving you to distraction: New study shows message alerts are as disruptive as actually using phone
Whether you are alerted to an incoming phone call or text by a trendy ringtone, an alarm bell or a quiet vibration, just receiving a notification on your cell phone can cause enough of a distraction to impair your ability to focus on a given task, according to a new Florida State University study. In fact, the distraction caused by a simple notification — whether it is a sound or a vibration — is comparable to the effects seen when users actively use their cell phones to make calls or ...
Florida State University - 7/23/2015
Keep Fears At Bay By Learning Something New, Reports new study in Biological Psychiatry
Exposure therapy is a commonly used and effective treatment for anxiety disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and phobias. The goal of such therapy is to extinguish fear, which is accomplished by presenting cues that are known to predict a negative experience in the absence of that experience. Over time, learning that the 'danger cue' is no longer dangerous produces extinction of the fearful response.
Elsevier - 7/20/2015
Is Facebook use always associated with poorer body image and risky dieting?
College women who are more emotionally invested in Facebook and have lots of Facebook friends are less concerned with body size and shape and less likely to engage in risky dieting behaviors. But that's only if they aren't using Facebook to compare their bodies to their friends' bodies, according to the authors of a surprising new study at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
ScienceDaily - 7/20/2015
Americans are taking less vacation time than ever — and it's hurting their relationships
Thinking about skipping vacation to catch up at work? Postponing because of money? You're not alone. Americans are taking less vacation time than ever — but ditching that vacation can lead to problems. A survey of 1,200 adults by the U.S. Travel Association found that Americans are taking fewer vacation days than they did 15 years ago (16 days per year) with many people not taking all the vacation days they earn. And eschewing vacation time for more work can ...
Today - 7/15/2015
Your phone knows if you're depressed: Time spent on smartphone and GPS location sensor data detect depression
You can fake a smile, but your phone knows the truth. Depression can be detected from your smartphone sensor data by tracking the number of minutes you use the phone and your daily geographical locations, reports a small Northwestern Medicine study. The more time you spend using your phone, the more likely you are depressed. The average daily usage for depressed individuals was about 68 minutes, while for non-depressed individuals it was about 17 minutes.
EurekAlert - 7/15/2015
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