‘Psychological Disorders’ Articles
Genetic Clues To PTSD?
New research released today in PLoS ONE could help to find new treatment options for people suffering from high anxiety disorders such as PTSD. Using mice, researchers at Rutgers have identified genetic clues which pinpoint why some are more resilient to traumatic [Read More]
Autism More Prevalent Than Thought In Adults With Learning Difficulties, Study Finds
A study released by researchers from the University of Leicester has revealed a previously 'invisible' group of adults with autism within the UK. The study found that 60% of men and 43% of women with profound learning difficulties have autism, refuting previous estimates of [Read More]
Studying Schizophrenia Via The Nose?
Researchers are finding that small tissue samples collected via the nose can help to provide an insight into the altered brain development in schizophrenic patients. [Read More]
Treating Depression In Employees Can Significantly Increase Work Productivity
New research released by the Centre for Addition and Mental Health suggests treating depression in employees while they are still working can significantly improve their work productivity. [Read More]
University of Utah and Google Working Together for Autistic Children
Researchers at the University of Utah have been working with Google's Project Spectrum to help teach jobs skills to children with Autism. The workshops not only help children to develop new skills which could help them with future career opportunities, but also have helped [Read More]
New Study Links Depression To Low Levels Of Vitamin D
A new report from psychiatrists at UT Southwestern has pointed to a correlation between low levels of vitamin D and depression. Researchers discovered that lower levels of vitamin D were apparent in people with current depressive symptoms, particularly those who had a [Read More]
Heightened Activity In Same Brain Areas of Maltreated Children and Combat Soldiers
Collaborative research undertaken by UCL and the Anna Freud Centre has found that children exposed to family violence show the same pattern of brain activity as soldiers who have been exposed to combat violence. [Read More]
A History of Rape Or Child Abuse Can Lead To Chronic PTSD In Women
A new study released by Florida State University has discovered certain risk factors for the development of chronic PTSD in women. The risk factors include a history of rape or server childhood physical abuse. Additionally, women who reported more 'rexperiencing' symptoms, [Read More]
Brain Enlargement More Apparent In Males With Regressive Autism
In the largest study of brain development in preschoolers with autism to date, a study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers has found that 3-year-old boys with regressive autism, but not early onset autism, have larger brains than their healthy counterparts. [Read More]
Transcendental Meditation Could Reduce PTSD Symptoms In Veterans
New research conducted by Normal Rosenthal explores the benefits of transcendental meditation for recent war veterans suffering from symptoms of PTSD. The research suggests a 50% reduction in PTSD symptoms for veterans who practise Transcendental Meditation techniques for [Read More]
