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11/07/2017
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/11/171106095751.htm
Autism: Relational factors in music therapy Relational factors in music therapy can contribute to a positive outcome of therapy for children with autism.
11/07/2017
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/11/171106100128.htm
Clear effect of art therapy on severe depression Create a picture of how you are feeling on this particular day, said the first exercise in the art therapy. After ten treatments the patients who suffered from severe or moderately severe depression had shown more improvement than the patients in the control group, shows research.
11/07/2017
Having close friends may stave off mental decline New research suggests that having strong friendships may be the reason why some 80-year-olds are as mentally sharp as their middle-aged counterparts.
11/06/2017
Vitamin D Deficiency and Cognitive Functioning in Psychotic Disorders | Psychiatric Times New evidence links vitamin D status with cognition in patients with psychosis.
11/02/2017
The Best Natural Treatments for Depression About two-thirds of people with depression do not get treated, and those that do often end up on antidepressants with serious risks and limited effectiveness.
11/01/2017
https://www.circa.com/story/2017/10/31/we-tried-running-therapy-a-workout-for-the-mind-and-body
We tried 'running therapy,' a workout for the mind and body Running therapy—it's exactly what it sounds like. It's essentially running and talking out your problems, and medical professionals are hoping this technique brings people who wouldn't usually…
10/28/2017
PTSD linked to changes in gut bacteria An exploratory study of 30 people found differences in the gut bacteria of those with PTSD compared with those who had recently experienced trauma.
10/19/2017
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171016132756.htm
Brain training shows promise for patients with bipolar disorder Computerized brain training can result in improved cognitive skills in individuals with bipolar disorder, researchers have discovered for the first time.
10/11/2017
Daily exposure to bright white light at midday significantly decreased symptoms of depression and increased functioning in people with bipolar disorder, a recent Northwestern Medicine study found.
Previous studies found morning bright light therapy reduced symptoms of depression in patients with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD.). But patients with bipolar disorder can experience side effects such as mania or mixed symptoms from this type of depression treatment. This study implemented a novel midday light therapy intervention in an effort to provide relief for bipolar depression and avoid those side effects.
Compared to dim placebo light, study particpants assigned to bright white light between noon and 2:30 p.m. for six weeks experienced a significantly higher remission rate (minimal depression and return to normal functioning). More than 68 percent of patients who received midday bright light achieved a normal level of mood, compared to 22.2 percent of patients who received the placebo light.
Cont. at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/10/171010143231.htm
Bright light therapy at midday helped patients with bipolar depression: Six weeks of light therapy decreased depression, increased daily functioning in patients Daily exposure to bright white light at midday significantly decreased symptoms of depression and increased functioning in people with bipolar disorder, a recent study found. More than 68 percent of patients who received midday bright light achieved a normal level of mood, compared to 22.2 percent o...
10/03/2017
Exercising can BEAT depression: Just one hour a week can reduce chance of symptoms EXERCISING for just one hour per week is enough to prevent depression and the work-out does not even need to be intense, a study reveals.
09/30/2017
http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/schizophrenia/8-reasons-psychotropic-medication-may-be-discontinued
8 Reasons a Psychotropic Medication May Be Discontinued | Psychiatric Times Tips for having a balanced and comprehensive risk-to-benefit discussion with competent patients who want to stop their medications.
09/27/2017
What is Really Causing my Anxiety? What is really causing my anxiety? Live Chat with Dr. Filidei Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmenClinic Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter....
09/26/2017
Depression: Is brain inflammation tied to suicidal thoughts? A new study indicates that suicidal thoughts are associated with brain inflammation in the case of people diagnosed with major depression.
09/19/2017
13 Ways You Can Start Being Happier Right Now Ancient philosophers have prescribed rituals to train your mind to respond to life in a positive way; practicing gratitude is important for happiness.
09/16/2017
It is possible to unlearn fears. And this works even better when a specific region of the brain has previously been stimulated magnetically. This has been shown by researchers from the Würzburg University Hospital in a new study.
Nearly one in seven Germans suffer from an anxiety disorder. Some panic upon boarding an aircraft, others find it impossible to enter a room with a spider on the wall and again others prefer the staircase over the elevator -- even to get to the tenth floor -- because riding in elevators elevates their heart rate.
What sounds like funny anecdotes is often debilitating for the sufferers. Sometimes their anxiety can affect them to a point that they are unable to follow a normal daily routine. But help is available: "Cognitive behavioural therapy is an excellent treatment option," says Professor Martin J. Herrmann, a psychologist at the Center of Mental Health of the Würzburg University Hospital. This form of therapy deliberately exposes anxiety patients to the situations they feel threatened by -- under the individual psychological supervision of an expert.
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Magnetic fields to alleviate anxiety It is possible to unlearn fears. And this works even better when a specific region of the brain has previously been stimulated magnetically.
09/14/2017
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4882420/Antidepressants-raise-risk-early-death-33.html
Antidepressants raise the risk of an early death by 33% Psychiatrists disputed the latest findings, made by researchers at McMaster University, Canada, arguing that the drugs have been safely used for years and offer a lifeline for depressed people.
09/13/2017
Psychologists find the key to a thriving life What does it mean to lead a thriving life? And what can we do to thrive? A new study reviews the existing psychological literature in an attempt to answer.
09/07/2017
Just 25 minutes of yoga, meditation 'boosts brain function, energy' A study finds that compared with 25 minutes of reading, 25 minutes of Hatha yoga or mindfulness meditation improves executive function and energy levels.
09/06/2017
ADHD and sleeplessness: A critical link? Many individuals with ADHD have sleep-related disorders. Researchers investigate the link and hypothesize that the relationship may even be causal.
08/28/2017
Strong friendships in adolescence may benefit mental health in the long run A new study finds that close, one-on-one friendships during teenage years predict low social anxiety and better mental health overall in young adulthood.
08/28/2017
How yoga, meditation benefit the mind and body A new study assessing the mental and physical well-being of participants at a yoga retreat suggests that yoga and meditation may improve resilience.
08/22/2017
Research previously covered by Medical News Today suggested that there might be a link between bacteria found in the gut and the development of autistic behavior. Recent studiescontinue to establish links between the gut microbiome and autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
However, the exact way in which gut microbes might influence brain development is still subject to debates and further studies.
Now, researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have found that there may be a three-way mechanism of communication between gut microbes and brain metabolites, involving cortisol as the channel through which the "message" is transmitted.
First study author Austin Mudd, a doctoral student at the University of Illinois, explains that brain metabolites can have a strong impact on the development of infants, and that these could be influenced by the gut microbiome.
"Changes in neurometabolites during infancy can have profound effects on brain development, and it is possible that the microbiome - or collection of bacteria, fungi, and viruses inhabiting our gut - plays a role in this process," he says.
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Gut bacteria influence the brain indirectly, study shows A new study shows that some gut bacteria influence the brain through blood cortisol. This might have implications for ASD, but further studies are needed.
08/17/2017
Box breathing for anxiety: Techniques and tips Box breathing is a relaxation technique to help relieve anxiety. In this article, we look at how it works, and how to perform box breathing properly.
08/13/2017
When feelings of sadness or disappointment take hold, most of us do our utmost to escape them. However, according to new research, embracing these darker emotions is more likely to benefit psychological health in the long-term.
In a study of more than 1,300 adults, researchers found that people who regularly try to resist negative emotions may be more likely to experience symptoms of mood disorders months later, compared with subjects who accept such emotions.
Lead study author Brett Ford, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Toronto in Canada, and colleagues recently reported their findings in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Previous research has suggested that acceptance - whether it is embracing our good and bad attributes, or accepting the way we look - is associated with better psychological well-being.
For this latest study, Prof. Ford and team sought to determine how acceptance of negative emotions - such as sadness, disappointment, and anger - might influence psychological health.
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Embracing negative emotions could boost psychological well-being In a bad mood? Researchers suggest that it might be worth embracing those negative emotions; it could benefit your psychological health.
08/09/2017
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08/04/2017
People who suffer from depression may want to look to yoga as a complement to traditional therapies as the practice appears to lessen symptoms of the disorder, according to studies presented at the 125th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association.
"Yoga has become increasingly popular in the West, and many new yoga practitioners cite stress-reduction and other mental health concerns as their primary reason for practicing," said Lindsey Hopkins, PhD, of the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, who chaired a session highlighting research on yoga and depression. "But the empirical research on yoga lags behind its popularity as a first-line approach to mental health."
Hopkins' research focused on the acceptability and antidepressant effects of hatha yoga, the branch of yoga that emphasizes physical exercises, along with meditative and breathing exercises, to enhance well-being. In the study, 23 male veterans participated in twice-weekly yoga classes for eight weeks. On a 1-10 scale, the average enjoyment rating for the yoga classes for these veterans was 9.4. All participants said they would recommend the program to other veterans. More importantly, participants with elevated depression scores before the yoga program had a significant reduction in depression symptoms after the eight weeks.
Cont. at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/08/170803152917.htm
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Yoga effective at reducing symptoms of depression A multi-week regimen may be an effective complement to traditional therapy for depression, multiple studies suggest.
08/03/2017
Giving to Others Makes You Happy Many people believe that being generous to others is a key to happiness, as compared to those who agreed to spend money on themselves.
07/24/2017
Numerous studies have shown that physical exercise seems beneficial in the prevention of cognitive impairment and dementia in old age. Now researchers at Goethe University Frankfurt have explored in one of the first studies worldwide how exercise affects brain metabolism.
In order to further advance current state of knowledge on the positive influence of physical activity on the brain, gerontologists and sports physicians at Goethe University Frankfurt have examined the effects of regular exercise on brain metabolism and memory of 60 participants aged between 65 and 85 in a randomised controlled trial. Their conclusion: regular physical exercise not only enhances fitness but also has a positive impact on brain metabolism.
As the researchers report in the current issue of the medical journalTranslational Psychiatry, they thoroughly examined all the participants in the SMART study (Sport and Metabolism in Older Persons, an MRT Study) by assessing movement-related parameters, cardiopulmonary fitness and cognitive performance. In addition, magnetic resonance tomography (MRT) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) were used to measure brain metabolism and brain structure. Following this examination, the participants mounted an exercise bike three times a week over a period of 12 weeks. The 30-minute training sessions were individually adapted to each participant's performance level. The participants were examined again after the end of the programme in order to document the effects of this physical activity on brain metabolism, cognitive performance and brain structure. The researchers also investigated to what extent exercise had led to an improvement in the participants' physical fitness. The study was conducted by the Gerontology Department of the Institute of General Medicine (headed by Professor Johannes Pantel) and the Department of Sports Medicine (led by Professor Winfried Banzer).
Cont. at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/170721090107.htm
How physical exercise prevents dementia Physical exercise seems beneficial in the prevention of cognitive impairment and dementia in old age, numerous studies have shown. Now researchers have explored in one of the first studies worldwide how exercise affects brain metabolism.
07/17/2017
Person-centred activities combined with just one hour a week of social interaction can improve quality of life and reduce agitation for people with dementia living in care homes, while saving money.
These are the findings from a large-scale trial led by the University of Exeter, King's College London and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. These results were presented today (July 16) at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2017 (AAIC). The research was funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).
The trial involved more than 800 people with dementia across 69 care homes in South London, North London and Buckinghamshire. Two 'care staff champions' at each home were trained over four day-long sessions, to take simple measures that such as involve talking to residents about their interests and decisions around their own care. When combined with just one hour a week of social interaction, it improved quality of life and reduced agitation.
Cont. at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/170716111209.htm
One social hour a week in dementia care improves lives and saves money: Person-centered activities combined with just one hour a week of social interaction can improve quality of life and reduce agitation for people with dementia living in care... Person-centered activities combined with just one hour a week of social interaction can improve quality of life and reduce agitation for people with dementia living in care homes, while saving money.
07/13/2017
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