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    <copyright>2012 USNews.com</copyright>
    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:39:27 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>'Co-Occurring' Disorders May Explain Change in Autism Diagnosis</title>
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        <p>As symptoms of other conditions become more apparent, labels may vary, study suggests</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>1 in 5 U.S. Adults Suffers Mental Ills: Report</title>
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        <p>But, lack of insurance blocks many from treatment, experts say</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Blogging Can Help Calm Anxious Teens: Study</title>
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        <p>Responses were positive, supportive when adolescents went online with social problems</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Music May Ease Anxiety, Pain in Prostate Biopsy Patients</title>
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        <p>Men who listened to Bach with headphones during procedure seemed less stressed, study says</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Grief Is a Real Heartbreaker, Study Finds</title>
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        <p>Stress, anxiety may increase heart attack risk in the weeks after a loved one's death</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Most Adults With Facial Disfigurement Adapt Psychologically</title>
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        <p>Study found some depression, anxiety in those with congenital disfigurement</p>
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      <link>http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/brain-and-behavior/articles/2012/01/03/most-adults-with-facial-disfigurement-adapt-psychologically</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Even Today, the Stigma of Mental Illness Won't Fade</title>
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        <p>And that can cause people to feel isolated, afraid -- and even forgo treatments</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Medicaid Spending for Depression Rose in Past Decade</title>
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        <p>Improvements in quality of care less impressive, study found</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Reduce College Stress With Rec Classes</title>
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        <p>College students can relieve stress and make friends by taking a recreational elective class.</p>
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      <author>Laura McMullen</author>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Surviving Holiday Parties When You Have Social Anxiety</title>
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        <p>Psychologist offers tips on making a good impression</p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Meditation Can 'Turn Off' Regions of the Brain</title>
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        <p>Brain imaging shows experienced meditators can prevent their minds from wandering</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Gene Linked to Separation Anxiety</title>
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        <p>Researchers studied children with two rare genetic disorders</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Negative Anti-Smoking Ads Turn Off Anxious Viewers</title>
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        <p>Neurotic smokers more likely to avoid messages about health threats, study says</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>BPA Exposure in Womb Linked to Behavioral Woes in Girls</title>
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        <p>Study found they were more likely to be anxious, hyperactive as toddlers</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Afraid to Do the Math?</title>
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        <p>Study suggests it's negative emotions, not lack of skill, that cause some to struggle</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Long-Term Unemployment Can Tax Mental Health</title>
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        <p>Even in resilient people, six months' unemployment has psychological impact, research shows</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Katrina's Aftermath: Failed Pregnancies for IVF Moms Nationwide</title>
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        <p>Stress linked to the disaster is probable culprit, researchers say</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Social Phobia in Teens Goes Beyond Shyness</title>
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        <p>Survey results negate common beliefs about this disabling condition</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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        <p>Kids plagued by physical complaints on weekdays may have a 'school avoidance' problem</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Researchers Assess What Works Best to Prevent PTSD</title>
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        <p>Psychotherapies may outperform an antidepressant, experts say</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Happy Kids a Product of Genes, Parenting, Study Finds</title>
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        <p>Positive, supportive home can brighten outlook for children with gloomy dispositions, researchers say</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Mixed Results Seen With 'Off-Label' Use of Antipsychotics</title>
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        <p>Non-FDA-approved use of drugs showed limited benefits and some harm in large review</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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        <p>Ritualistic behaviors common to moms with postpartum OCD are preventable, researchers say</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 06:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>Harassment of Black Gay and Bisexual Men Tied to Anxiety</title>
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        <p>Discrimination, shame also play a role in high rates of anxiety and depression, study finds</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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      <title>9 Ways to Handle Homesickness</title>
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        <p>Forlorn feelings can strike both students and parents. Learn how to deal.</p>
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      <author>Lindsey Mayfield</author> <author>Julie Mayfield</author>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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