 
Psychiatry News Distinguishing Between The Forgetful And Those At Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST It can be difficult to distinguish between people with normal age-associated memory loss and those with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI). However people with aMCI are at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD), and identification of these people would mean that they could begin treatment as early as possible... Does A Lab-Measured Compassionate Brain Fare Well In Real Life? Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:00:00 PST A new series of studies is being launched by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, exploring insight knowledge on how laboratory measures of moral qualities, such as compassion, relate to real-life behavior. Founder of the UW's Center for Investigating Healthy Minds (CIHM), Dr. Richard J. Davidson at the Waisman Center, was awarded a three-year, $1... Genetic Connection To Traumatic Experience Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST Rutgers scientists have uncovered genetic clues as to why some mice no longer in danger are still fearful while others are resilient to traumatic experiences - knowledge that could help those suffering with crippling anxiety and PTSD... Suicide Recommendations Lead To Drop In Suicides Across England And Wales Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 PST According to new research published by The Lancet, there has been a substantial decrease in suicide rates among health authorities across England and Wales that adopted a new range of suicide recommendations... Measures Must Be Taken To Prevent Depression In Adolescents Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 PST As one of the most common, unrecognized and untreated health problems among young people, tackling depression is a serious priority for countries worldwide. The psychiatric disorder causes serious social and educational problems for patients, as well as leading to increased risk of suicide and substance abuse...  |
