Friday, November 27, 2009

psychology

Psychotherapy Beats Light Treatment for SAD

Study finds it easier, more effective therapy for seasonal affective disorder more >>

After Age 55, Workplace Stress Seems to Decline

Changing priorities may play a role, but expert urges employers to take heed more >>

Meditation May Reduce Stress in Breast Cancer Patients

Women report improved emotional and mental health in study more >>

Phone Counseling for Depression Rings With Promise

Talk sessions plus psychotherapy offer most benefit, study finds more >>

Depression Often Goes Untreated in Working Moms

Health insurance, employee assistance could help mothers get treatment, researchers say more >>

Exposure to Holocaust May Have Raised Cancer Risks

Survivors offer clues to the impact of severe physical, psychosocial suffering, researchers say more >>

Bladder Problems May Often Be Related to Mental Health

Sexual trauma also associated with women's urinary tract symptoms, survey finds more >>

Are 10 Popular Beliefs True or False? You Voted, We Answer

You weighed in on 10 cherished notions. Here's the truth, along with the facts behind it. more >>

Post-Traumatic Stress May Raise Death Risks

Veterans with disorder more likely to die within a year of major surgery, study finds more >>

For a Healthier Retirement, Work a Little

Part-time or temporary work can stave off disease and decline, study finds more >>

Suicidal Thoughts May Vary by Antidepressant

Men face higher risk when taking nortriptyline than escitalopram, study finds more >>

Brain Yields Up Clues to Language

Scientists track neural activity as participants utter words more >>

Green Spaces Boost the Body and the Mind

Study finds measurable health benefits for those with easy access to nature more >>

If You Want Help From a Chimp, You'll Have to Ask

Animal research sheds light on the evolution of altruism more >>

Baby Names Prone to Boom-and-Bust Cycles

Parents today favor choices that have recently risen in popularity, study finds more >>

Poll: 10 Widespread Beliefs—True or False?

A new book tries to debunk dozens of commonly held notions. Do you agree or disagree with the 10 below? more >>

5 Common Pop-Psych Myths

An author of '50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology' discusses some of his favorite misconceptions. more >>

Study Upends Comfort-Food Theory

Researcher says people more open to change during stressful periods more >>

Hairstylists Often Privy to Older Clients' Health Issues

Some see chance to steer them towards local elder services, report suggests more >>

Spanking May Lower Kids' IQs

Experts believe corporal punishment can affect psychological well-being more >>

After-Effects of Chemotherapy May Include Memory Problems

Lack of concentration, thinking difficulties reported by breast cancer survivors, researchers say more >>

7 Things To Know Before Logging on for Counseling

Websites offering counseling are springing up, but ask some questions before signing on. more >>

Combat Exposure Tied to Chronic High Blood Pressure

Battlefield experience linked to hypertension years later, study finds more >>

Treating Workers' Mental Woes May Boost Productivity

But not treating problems resulted in roughly same outcome, research shows more >>

Brain Scans Could Help Spot Schizophrenia Earlier

Imaging technology might advance treatment of psychotic disorders, researchers say more >>

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