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New Study Suggests Mindfulness is Beneficial to First Responders September 6, 2011 . 9 Comments
Mindfulness is a therapeutic technique that teaches one to focus entirely on the present moment as a method of coping with negative psychological symptoms. For first responders, including ... Read More
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Identifying Pediatric Diabetic Patients at High Risk for Mental Health Issues August 29, 2011 . 6 Comments
With childhood diabetes on the rise, there is an increasing need for psychological intervention to help these people deal with the challenges that accompany the diagnosis. “Currently, ... Read More
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Can Entitled Patrons Cause Psychological Damage to Wait Staff? August 11, 2011 . 16 Comments
Customers who believe they are entitled to more than they deserve can have a negative physical and psychological impact on the employees who serve them, according to a new study. Glenda ... Read More
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How Does Anticipated Social Stress Affect Emotional Inertia? August 4, 2011 . 3 Comments
Emotional inertia is a term used to describe a person’s emotional state from one moment to another. Researchers at the University of Melbourne and the University of Leuven in Australia ... Read More
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Yoga for Balancing Mind and Body August 4, 2011 . 9 Comments
Yoga is in ancient practice that originated in India but has gained considerable popularity in the US. Breathing exercises, postures, and meditation are core components of yoga. Although ... Read More
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Early Intervention May Reduce Depression and Alcohol Consumption in College Students August 2, 2011 . 11 Comments
The Brief Behavioral Activation Treatment for Depression (BATD) was implemented during a college orientation of students at the University of Maryland to determine what effect it would ... Read More
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Does Childhood Stress Literally Get under a Person’s Skin? August 2, 2011 . 6 Comments
According to a new study, childhood psychological stress can literally get under one’s skin and lead to chronic disease later in life. Researchers at the University of British Columbia ... Read More
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New Research Suggests Parent’s Mood Mimics that of their ADHD Child July 27, 2011 . 5 Comments
Raising a child with ADHD can cause anxiety and stress for mothers, according to a new study. The research suggests that mothers of children with ADHD are more attentive to the moods of ... Read More
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New Survey Could Forecast Those at Highest Risk for PTSD after Injury July 21, 2011 . 12 Comments
An innovative new tool could accurately predict which adults are at risk for post-traumatic stress or depression, and could have a significant beneficial impact on the exorbitant costs ... Read More
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New Study Examines the Effects of Stress on Alcohol Consumption July 21, 2011 . 9 Comments
Emma Childs, Ph.D., research associate at the University of Chicago outlined the reason for a new study which investigated the relationship between stress and alcohol consumption. She said, ... Read More
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Intense Exercise Can Decrease Symptoms of Anxiety July 16, 2011 . 8 Comments
Evidence has shown that exercise can help combat the symptoms of several mental health problems, including depression and stress. But a new study suggests that people who suffer from panic ... Read More
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Now What? All Graduated and No Place to Go July 15, 2011 . 10 Comments
Congratulations to all of you college grads out there! You made it through four or more years of cramming for tests, writing papers, late nights studying (and other late night activities), ... Read More