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Articles from May 2011
- New depression identification method may lead to treatment options
Though depression typically begins when individuals reach their late 20s, the Mayo Clinic states that the emotional disorder can occur at any age. more...
- Genetic mutation may be responsible for smokers nicotine addiction
An individual's genetics may be partly to blame for their vulnerability to developing an addiction to nicotine, according to the results of a recent study. more...
- Children may develop fewer behavioral problems when breastfed for at least four months
Individuals who are breastfed for the first four months of their lives may develop fewer behavioral problems as they grow up, according to new findings. more...
- Depressed individuals may not adhere to medications
It is important for individuals who have chronic health problems to follow their doctors orders. more...
- Treating moms for depression may lead to behavioral improvements in their children
The results of a recent study show that the depressive symptoms, social and behavioral problems present in the children of depressed mothers may improve if moms are successfully treated for their conditions. more...
- Self-embedding behavior linked to suicidal ideation
A recent study has identified a form of self-harm being practiced by adolescents that is cause for concern among medical professionals. This behavior may also serve as an indicator of an individual's plans to commit suicide. more...
- Social exclusion may lead to long-term pain
An individual's teenage years are a time when, for many, being cool is all that matters. Though popularity can go a long way in boosting one's confidence, youths that are ignored or ostracized may head down a darker path. more...
- Computer use linked to teenage drinking
The findings of a new study show that there might be a link between the amount of time teenagers spend using computers and their use of alcohol. more...
- Report: Prescription drug abuse leads to heroin use in Ohio
According to the findings of the Ohio Substance Abuse Monitoring Network's annual report, an addiction to prescription pain medications may also be contributing to an increase in heroin use, the Middletown Journal reported. more...
- Contest uses music to spread anti-drug message
In an attempt to keep young adults from abusing harmful substances, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, MusiCares and the GRAMMY Foundation have come together to offer the second annual Teen Substance Abuse Awareness through Music Contest. more...
- Ways for teenagers to have a safe prom
As prom approaches, both parents and teenagers should take certain precautions to make sure this special night is not memorable for the wrong reasons. more...
- Family activities and communication may put off adolescent substance use
For teenagers that struggle with substance abuse problems, boarding schools might be able to provide treatment options. more...
- Brain region may influence gambling decisions
Individuals who find it hard to stop gambling may have developed an addiction to this high-stakes activity. more...
- ADHD and emotion-control problems may be common among siblings
Teenagers who have both attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as well as trouble controlling their emotions may be able to seek help at boarding high schools. more...
- Service members with a history of mental health problems are at risk for PTSD
The findings of a recent study reveal that military personnel who have mental health disorders before their deployment may be more likely to develop post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than individuals who did not screen positive for these problems. more...
- Gene discovery may lead to new depression treatments
The researchers behind a recent study on depression believe that their findings may lead to the development of new treatments for the emotional disorder. more...
- PTSD and childhood trauma may lead to more health problems
A combination of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a history of childhood trauma may lead to an increased risk of health problems and early death, according to the results of a recent study. more...
- Prenatal methamphetamine exposure may lead to neurobehavioral problems in childhood
According to the researchers behind a recent study, methamphetamine has become a popular drug among many pregnant users. more...
- Exposure to secondhand smoke may alter the brain
Some individuals may feel as though they are safe from the harmful effects of cigarettes as long as they do not smoke. more...
- Ecstasy may lead to long-term changes in the brain
An estimated 14.2 million individuals over the age of 12 in the U.S. have used ecstasy, according to the 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. more...
- Parents may be able to help prevent bullying
New research has shed some light on the makings of a bully. Parents might be able to use these recent findings to identify or prevent signs of this aggressive behavior in their adolescent children. more...
- Combining alcohol and energy drinks may lead to risky behavior
Mixed drinks are nothing new. However, it is what is being mixed that has many concerned. In a recent study, researchers set out to identify the dangers posed by alcohol alone, versus alcohol that is combined with energy drinks. more...
- Good parenting may keep adolescents away from cigarettes
Though some might think that the more a parent tells their adolescent child to not do something, the more likely they are to engage in this forbidden activity. more...