Tag: mental health

Study suggests many psychiatric disorders have heightened impulsivity

From the McMaster University press release: Individuals with many different psychiatric disorders have a higher tendency to choose smaller, immediate rewards over larger, delayed rewards, a study led by Hamilton… Read more »

Study suggests cognitive behavioural therapy could benefit kids with long-term conditions

From the University of Exeter press release: The mental health of children and young people with some long term physical conditions could benefit from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), according to… Read more »

Study suggests that perseverance toward life goals can help fend off depression, anxiety, panic disorders

From the American Psychological Association press release: People who don’t give up on their goals (or who get better over time at not giving up on their goals) and who… Read more »

Study suggests adverse events during first years of life may have greatest effect on future mental health

From the Massachusetts General Hospital press release: A Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) study has found evidence that children under 3 years old are most the vulnerable to the effects of… Read more »

Study suggests mindfulness may help decrease stress in caregivers of veterans

From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau press release: Mindfulness therapy may be an effective way of mitigating the stress experienced by spouses and other informal caregivers for… Read more »

Study looks at when sexting is associated with psychological distress among young adults

From the Genetic Engineering News press release: While sending or receiving nude electronic images may not always be associated with poorer mental health, being coerced to do so and receiving… Read more »

Study suggests school bullying increases chances of mental health issues and unemployment in later life

From the Lancaster University press release: Victims of bullying in secondary school have dramatically increased chances of mental health problems and unemployment in later life. New research led by Lancaster… Read more »