Publications on Mental Health Topics

Brain wiring continues, by Raquel Maurier, University of Alberta , Sep 22 2011.

“The human brain doesn't stop developing at adolescence, but continues well into our 20s, recent research from the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta demonstrates. ”

Mental Health Care Reform Urged by Top Scientists, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , Sep 14 2011.

“Psychotherapy experts say that as Americans work to reform the medical care system, they should also redesign how mental health care is delivered. ”

Study IDs Key Components of Alcoholics Anonymous, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , Sep 13 2011.

“Researchers believe they have discovered key factors responsible for the success of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) programs. ”

Stimulant Abuse Puts Students In Harm's Way, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central, Sep 7 2011.

“College students use stimulants to enhance their alertness, theoretically improving study sessions and improving academic performance. But the perceived benefits are questionable. ”

A Tale of Two Mommies, by Vanita Oelschlager and Mike Blanc, Sep 1 2011.

Dad's Involvement Improves Child Outcomes, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , Aug 31 2011.

“A new study suggests active participation by the father in child-raising activities improves academic performance and behavior in the kids. ”

Anxiety Can Hinder Friendship Development, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , Aug 31 2011.

“A new study looks at children who are socially withdrawn - kids who want to interact with their peers but are afraid to do so - and how the shyness affects their emotional stability. ”

ADHD Diagnosis up 29% in Children, Teens, by John Grohol, Psych Central , Aug 18 2011.

“Researchers from the CDC have found that an average of 9 percent of children between the ages of 5 and 17 were diagnosed with ADHD between 2007 and 2009. This is a 29 percent increase over the rate of 7 percent the researchers found for ADHD diagnoses in a similar three year period from 1998 to 2000 in teens and children. ”

Choke, by Sian Beilock, Aug 9 2011.

'Environmental' Poses a Knotty Challenge in Autism, by Perri Klass, New York Times , Aug 8 2011.

“Parents of children with autism often ask pediatricians like me about the cause of the condition, and parents-to-be often ask what they can do to reduce the risk. But although there is more research in this area than ever before, it sometimes feels as if it's getting harder, not easier, to provide answers that do justice to the evidence and also offer practical guidance. ”

Social Networking's Good and Bad Impacts on Kids, American Psychological Assosciation , Aug 6 2011.

“Social media present risks and benefits to children but parents who try to secretly monitor their kids' activities online are wasting their time. ”

Psychological association calls for legalization of same-sex marriage, by Alden Levin, CNN , Aug 4 2011.

“The American Psychological Association is calling on state and federal officials to stop anti-gay legal measures and to legalize same-sex marriage. ”

Prescriptions for Antidepressants Increasing among Individuals with no Psychiatric Diagnosis, by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Aug 4 2011.

“According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from 2005-2008 nearly 8.9 percent of the U.S. population had at least one prescription in this drug class during any given month. A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health examines national trends in antidepressant prescribing and finds much of this growth was driven by a substantial increase in antidepressant prescriptions by non-psychiatrist providers without any accompanying psychiatric diagnosis. ”

InSideOut Coaching: How Sports Can Transform Lives, by Joe Ehrmann, Aug 2 2011.

Genetics Complicate Recovery from Eating Disorders, by Rick Nauert, Jul 28 2011.

“An international team of scientists has identified possible genetic variations that could influence a patient's recovery from an eating disorder such as anorexia or bulimia. Researchers believe their findings may augment development of effective interventions for the most treatment-resistant patients with these disorders. ”