From the BMJ-British Medical Journal press release via EurekAlert!: Cognitive therapy reduces the severity of psychotic experiences in adults who are at risk of developing conditions such as schizophrenia, a randomised controlled trial published on…
From the Wiley-Blackwell press release via EurekAlert!: In a study examining the relationship between physical activity and physical function, researchers from Australia discovered that older adults who experienced any level of psychological distress were more…
From the Wolters Kluwer press release: Yoga classes have positive psychological effects for high-school students, according to a pilot study in the April Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, the official journal of the Society…
From the NIH/National Institute of Mental Health press release via EurekAlert!: Researchers have turned up a new clue to the workings of a possible environmental factor in autism spectrum disorders (ASDs): fathers were four times…
From the UCLA press release via EurekAlert!: There is little argument among experts that autism spectrum disorders (ASD), complex developmental disabilities that vary widely in their severity, are caused by both genetic and environmental factors.…
From the University of Gothenburg press release via AlphaGalileo: Hypnosis can be a highly effective treatment for the bowel disorder IBS. Studies involving a total of 346 patients conducted by researchers at The Sahlgrenska Academy…
From the Concordia University press release: Love it or leave it — if only it were that simple. According to new research from Concordia University, the Université de Montréal and HEC Montréal, staying in an…
From the Carnegie Mellon University press release: Stress wreaks havoc on the mind and body. For example, psychological stress is associated with greater risk for depression, heart disease and infectious diseases. But, until now, it…
From the Northumbria University press release via AlphaGalileo: Parents of children with autism are more likely to get common ailments such as colds, coughs and headaches as a direct result of the increased stresses linked…
From the Michigan State University press release: For children with autism, being born several weeks early or several weeks late tends to increase the severity of their symptoms, according to new research out of Michigan…