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Therapy for Trauma, Relationships May Improve Fibromyalgia Symptoms
A recently developed therapy approach, emotional awareness and expression therapy (EAET), may ease symptoms of fibromyalgia, according to a study published in the journal PAIN. EAET encourages ... Read More
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GoodTherapy.org Team Participates in 2017 Suicide Awareness Walk
Members of the GoodTherapy.org team dedicated the morning of September 30, the last day of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, to participating in the American Foundation for Suicide ... Read More
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Restrictive Alcohol Policies May Reduce Alcohol-Related Homicides
Legislation that restricts access to alcohol may lower rates of alcohol-related violence, according to research published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. Alcohol consumption ... Read More
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Severe CTE Found in Brain of Aaron Hernandez, and Other News
A posthumous examination of the brain of former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, who died by suicide in April while imprisoned for the murder of Odin Lloyd, found signs of ... Read More
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Kids May Benefit from Witnessing Some Arguments Between Parents
Contrary to popular belief, witnessing arguments between parents may not always be bad for children. According to new research published in the Journal of Family Psychology, it’s how ... Read More
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GoodTherapy.org Participates in 2017 United Way Day of Caring
GoodTherapy.org shares with the United Way a devotion to educating and empowering people to form connections. On September 22, 2017, our team closed the office and participated in the 25th ... Read More
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Schizophrenia Correlated with Increased Risk of Dying Early
People with schizophrenia have an annual mortality rate three times higher than those without schizophrenia. They also die an average of eight years earlier than those not diagnosed with ... Read More
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Owners of Sick Pets May Have Worse Mental Health, and Other News
Research on pets often focuses on how they can improve mental health. More than 90% of pet owners see their pets as family members. When family members get sick, it can be stressful. A ... Read More
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Lack of Paid Sick Leave Can Worsen Mental Health, Distress
Workers who do not receive paid sick leave report higher levels of psychological distress, according to a study published in the American Journal of Orthopsychiatry. Only seven states require ... Read More
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Suicidal Thoughts More Common Among Transgender Students
Transgender students are significantly more likely than their peers to experience suicidal thoughts, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent ... Read More
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Antidepressant Could Treat Parkinson’s, and Other News
The antidepressant nortriptyline, which doctors have used for more than five decades, may slow the progression of Parkinson’s, research published in Neurobiology of Disease reports. Previous ... Read More
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Role of Personality, Mental Health Factors in Radical Human Conflict
Despite fewer resources and smaller armies, small groups of radicals have often defeated larger, better organized rivals. A willingness to die for the cause in dangerous fights or attacks ... Read More