The quality, rather than the quantity, of your relationships appears to matter more when it comes to staving off feelings of loneliness and certain health-related …
Category: Mental health
"Pro-ana" websites reflect users' conflicted inner worlds
In the world of disturbing web content, it doesn’t get much worse than so-called “pro-ana” and “pro-mia” sites. The virtual community boards, where anorexic and …
Should you follow your psychiatrist on Twitter?
University of Chicago psychiatrist Robert Husing, MD, has crafted an insightful policy to help people decide whether or not to follow him on Twitter. He …
Depressed? Allergies may make it worse
In a University of Maryland study, diagnosed depression tended to worsen when people had observable allergy symptoms or when their blood showed signs of an immune reaction to pollen.
In a University of Maryland study, diagnosed depression tended to worsen when people had observable allergy symptoms or when their blood showed signs of an immune reaction to pollen.
Mom’s voice has soothing influence on stressed-out girls
Moms rule. Okay, that's not the official finding of a new study out of University of Wisconsin-Madison, but it's kind of the take-away message. Researchers …
Stanford expert weighs in on the use of psychedelic drugs in medicine
In light of a conference taking place in San Jose, KQED's Forum tackled a controversial subject: the use of psychedelic drugs like LSD to treat …
Eating-disorder diagnosis may delay, prevent treatment
Each year, millions of adolescents are diagnosed with an eating disorder. While many are labeled with anorexia or bulimia, others are told they fall under …
Psychiatric trained dogs help in the battle of PTSD
In an entry on The Huffington Post, Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the Humane Society, discusses how dogs are helping veterans from Iraq and …
Fortress of Solitude not such a good idea: Loneliness may raise blood pressure
Booster Shots is reporting that, in addition to exerting a psychological toll, loneliness may also adversely affect blood pressure: Researchers noted an association between feelings …
Antidepressant exposure may affect fetal brain development
Speaking of the use of antidepressants during pregnancy, a new Danish study is showing that exposure to antidepressants may affect a fetus' brain. Pregnancy Buzz …
Moms talk about their post-childbirth PTSD
A recent survey found that 9 percent of new mothers suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, and Strollerderby has an emotional post today on the issue. …
Study shows abnormalities in brains of anxiety-disorder patients
More than 6 million Americans suffer from generalized anxiety disorder, or GAD, a psychiatric condition in which patients become overwhelmed with worry and fear. Stanford's …
Pick a color: Study shows depressed patients gravitate towards gray
When I heard news of a study on colors and mood today, I couldn't help but think of the opening words in Dr. Seuss' "My …
Antidepressant use might cause lactation difficulties
In a first-of-its-kind study, the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants during pregnancy is being linked to a delay in lactation in new …
Stanford students present monologues on mental health
A Stanford student activist group that caught national attention for its work highlighting mental health issues for college students will perform at a Café Scientifique …
A call for depression screening for pregnant women, moms
In an opinion piece (subscription required) appearing in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is calling for routine screening …