Brain Fitness Prevents Cognitive Deterioration in MS Patients

June 20th, 2010  .  7 Comments

In addition to physical deterioration, one very common consequence of multiple sclerosis (MS) is brain damage, specifically in the form of brain atrophy that has marked impact on memory and learning abilities. In some patients, brain damage is documented early on in the course of the condition, while in others, it doesn’t manifest until much later. A... Read More

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Suicidal Tendencies May have Genetic Link, According to Study

June 19th, 2010  .  10 Comments

Currently there is no genetic or medical test to help predict whether a person may be more susceptible to suicidal impulses, but new work from Mount Sinai Hospital and Columbia University in New York have brought such a test one step closer. Researchers found that three specific genetic mutations indicate a higher risk for attempting suicide. They looked... Read More

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Which Comes First: Weight Gain or Depression?

June 19th, 2010  .  10 Comments

New research indicates that symptoms of depression in young people are a strong indicator for weight gain over the next 15 years. But obesity is not an indicator that depression will develop. The research comes from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and was conducted by Belinda L. Needham. While many people assume that being overweight would cause... Read More

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Can Gay Families Teach us About Gender Identity?

June 18th, 2010  .  7 Comments

For years in our culture, most of us have defined family in a particular way. We assume that when we say “family” we mean a group of people who are related by birth, adoption, and marriage. And when we say marriage, we have pictured the promised relationships between men and women. But meanings around . Gays and lesbians have won the right to marry in five states, with number six, California, embroiled... Read More

The Body as Battleground

June 18th, 2010  .  8 Comments

My clients often tell me that they “hate” their bodies. Sometimes I reply, “Really? You hate your spleen and your liver and your kidneys?” And they look baffled and say, “I never thought about that.” Because when a client says that he or she hates her body, it means, “I can’t stand the way my body looks, and I can’t distinguish between my physical appearance and my body itself.... Read More

Aspirin May Lesson Schizophrenia Symptoms and Point to a Potential Cause

June 18th, 2010  .  4 Comments

Inflammation has been a popular suspect as a cause for many diseases, and a new study finds that it may be a contributing factor to schizophrenia. In the past, patients with schizophrenia had noticeably improved symptoms when being treated with anti-inflammatories for medical reasons. Dr. Laan Grobbee of the Netherlands decided to look first-hand at this connection, and... Read More

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Adult Brain Molded By Experience, Not Fixed As Previously Thought

June 18th, 2010  .  3 Comments

A GoodTherapy.org News Summary It was previously believed that the brain, after a certain age, is for the most part set in its ways. However, a new study finds that the adult brain, at least in mice, continues to adjust its performance, connections, and “wiring” in response to external changes. Just as experience helps young brains develop, this study shows, adult brains are also sensitive... Read More

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Coping with Grief on Father’s Day

June 18th, 2010  .  3 Comments

With Father’s Day coming up this weekend, many people are making plans to spend time with their dad. But for those whose fathers have passed away, the holiday is a heavy one. Parent-specific holidays, say most therapists, are even more difficult than other holidays. They bring back memories, but are not likely to grow new traditions, and thus become days of looking backward. Social worker Jill FitzGerald founded the Grief Resource Center in Glen Allen, Virginia, and... Read More

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Family Duty Inspires Males to Overcome Suicidal Urges

June 17th, 2010  .  1 Comment

While women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression, the suicide rate is at least three times higher in men. A recent study finds that masculine ideals and a sense of duty to protect and provide for family are two common sources of strength that men rely on to overcome suicidal thoughts. The study, which took place at the University of British Columbia, found that the most helpful... Read More

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Can Apple Juice Ease Symptoms of Dementia?

June 17th, 2010  .  9 Comments

Recent findings were released suggesting that apple juice may reduce certain symptoms of dementia. The small study added apple juice to the diets of 21 people diagnosed with dementia (moderate to severe). They were given two 4 ounce glasses per day. At the end of the month, caregivers reported that while cognitive performance and daily functions were the same, anxiety, delusion, and agitation were reduced... Read More

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Youth Clubs Help Kids Establish Stronger Self-Image

June 17th, 2010  .  3 Comments

A GoodTherapy.org News Summary After school activities and youth clubs such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of America have more benefit than just keeping kids out of trouble after school and developing their social skills. A new study, recently published in Children and Youth Services Review, has illustrated that participation in youth clubs has a direct impact on individual student’s sense of self-image and... Read More

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Superstitions Have Real Outcome, At Least In Sports

June 17th, 2010  .  5 Comments

Interested in the prevalence of good-luck rituals enacted by athletes, social psychologist Lysann Damisch of Germany decided to pit superstition against science to see if it made any difference. The conclusion? Yes, in fact, superstitious rituals, whether self-imposed or initiated by others, had consistent and significant positive outcome. The study, which was published recently in Psychological Science, had four... Read More

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Signs of Low Self-Esteem – Part IV

June 16th, 2010  .  6 Comments

In the previous three “Signs of Low Self-Esteem” articles, we took a look at a total of ten potential signs of low self-esteem. In this article, we examine two more possible signs of low self-esteem, and what to do about them. Remember, it’s impossible to look at a particular behavior and label it a high- or low-self-esteem behavior by itself. Self-esteem is always indicated by a... Read More

Laughing Your Way to Mental Health

June 16th, 2010  .  28 Comments

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGgqq7kP6nQ[/youtube] Laughter has long been prescribed as a potent medicine, particularly when other treatments fall short of curing the blues. But the old adage, while perpetuated through the generations, is rarely taken very seriously. Recently, a Canadian film director unveiled a piece of documentary work aimed at doing exactly that; exploring the possibilities, both socially and scientifically, of using laughter as medicine.... Read More

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