Publications on Mental Health Topics
A Sibling’s Role in the Social and Academic Development of a Child with Disabilities, by Anna Maria Charalambous, Psych Central, Dec 22 2016.
“Siblings to children of disabilities are a key element to the social development of their handicapped sibling. Brothers and sisters have a lifelong relationship with one another that tends to extend past the relationship they have with parents. Siblings are their own first social network. Understanding and empowering a non-handicapped sibling could turn feelings of resentment, guilt, anger, and jealousy into positive actions of helpfulness and effective teaching. Educators should be aware of the ways that sibling can be both a positive influence and outside resource for a student with disabilities. ”
As Sleep Improves, So Does An Injured Brain, by Jon Hamilton, NPR, Dec 21 2016.
“For patients with serious brain injuries, there's a strong link between sleep patterns and recovery. A study of 30 patients hospitalized for moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries found that sleep quality and brain function improved in tandem, researchers reported Wednesday in the journal Neurology... The results raise the possibility that patients with brain injuries might recover more quickly if hospitals took steps to restore normal sleep patterns, Gosselin says. ”
Most youth fare poorly after detention for juvenile offenses, by Will Boggs, MD, Thomson Reuters Health News, Dec 19 2016.
Teen Substance Use on the Decline, by Rick Nauert, PhD, Psych Central, Dec 14 2016.
“Results from the Monitoring the Future (MTF) annual survey appear to reflect changing teen behaviors and choices in a social media-infused world...Researchers explain that the survey measures drug use and attitudes among eighth, 10th, and 12th graders. Findings from the survey indicate that past year use of any illicit drug was the lowest in the survey’s history for eighth graders, while past year use of illicit drugs other than marijuana is down from recent peaks in all three grades. ”
Telemedicine for PTSD no less effective than in-person therapy, by Shereen Lehman, Reuters, Dec 13 2016.
“Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who have difficulties making it to in-person therapy sessions may be able to get treatment that’s just as good by videoconference. Researchers compared home-delivered prolonged exposure therapy - which helps patients confront memories and situations that trigger their symptoms - to the same treatment given in U.S. Veterans Affairs clinics, and found no difference in effectiveness. ”
Anxiety, irritability may precede depression in high-risk teens, by Lisa Rapaport , Reuters, Dec 9 2016.
“When parents have a history of depression, teens are at greater risk for developing the disorder themselves, and signs of being irritable, anxious and fearful may precede a first episode of depression, a recent study suggests. Other things, like low mood and disruptive behavior, don’t appear to come before the onset of major depression for teens with a family risk for the disease, the study also found...The most common risk factor for early onset depression is having a mother or father with a history of the disease, researchers note in JAMA Psychiatry. ”
Pets Help People Manage The Pain Of Serious Mental Illness, by Erin Ross , NPR, Dec 9 2016.
“Any pet owner will tell you that their animal companions comfort and sustain them when life gets rough. This may be especially true for people with serious mental illness, a study finds. When people with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder were asked who or what helped them manage the condition, many said it was pets that helped the most. [...] Many people with serious mental illness live at home and have limited contact with the health care system, says Helen Brooks, a mental health researcher at University of Manchester in the United Kingdom and the lead author on the study, which was published Friday in the journal BMC Psychiatry. So they're doing a lot of the work of managing their conditions. ”
People with traumatic brain injuries more likely to go to prison, by Ronnie Cohen, Reuters, Dec 8 2016.
“Men and women who suffered traumatic brain injuries had more than twice the risk of winding up in a federal prison in Canada as their uninjured peers, a new study shows. That doesn’t surprise Dr. Geoffrey Manley, a neurosurgeon who runs a trauma center. He knows all too well the long-term struggles of survivors of traumatic brain injuries. ”
Study: Vast Majority Of People Who Are Depressed Do Not Seek Help, by Maanvi Singh , NPR, Dec 2 2016.
“An estimated 350 million people are affected by depression, and the vast majority of them don't get treatment for their condition either due to stigma or a lack of knowledge, according to a study of more than 50,000 people in 21 countries. The study was led by Graham Thornicroft, a professor of psychiatry at King's College London. He and his team of researchers from King's College London, Harvard Medical School and the World Health Organization found that in the poorest countries, one in 27 people with depression received minimally adequate care for their condition. Even in the richest countries, only one in five people with depression sought care. The data was published Thursday in The British Journal of Psychiatry. ”
Senators, Military Specialists Say Army Report On Dismissed Soldiers Is Troubling, by Daniel Zwerdling , NPR, Dec 1 2016.
“An Army review concludes that commanders did nothing wrong when they kicked out more than 22,000 soldiers for misconduct after they came back from Iraq or Afghanistan – even though all of those troops had been diagnosed with mental health problems or brain injuries. ”
Anxiety, Depression Tied to Teens’ Physical Problems, by Rick Nauert, PhD, Psych Central, Nov 29 2016.
“European researchers have identified patterns in youth linking mental problems to physical disorders such as arthritis and skin diseases. Psychologists at the University of Basel and Ruhr University Bochum determined that arthritis and diseases of the digestive system are more common in youth who have suffered from depression. Moreover, when youth experience anxiety issues, they tend to be followed by skin diseases...If physical and mental disorders systematically co-occur from an early age, there is a risk that the sick child or adolescent will suffer from untoward developments. ”
Sexist men have psychological problems, by Sarah Kaplan, The Washington Post, Nov 22 2016.
“Researchers identified 11 norms considered to be “traditionally masculine” — desire to win, need for emotional control, risk-taking, violence, dominance, sexual promiscuity or playboy behavior, self-reliance, primacy of work, power over women, disdain for homosexuality and pursuit of status — and looked to see whether they were associated with particular mental health outcomes. In general, the men who stuck more strongly to these norms were more likely to experience problems such as depression, stress, body image issues, substance abuse and negative social functioning. They were also less likely to turn to counseling to help deal with those problems. The effect was particularly strong for men who emphasized playboy behavior, power over women and self-reliance. ”
Dementia Risk Declines, And Education May Be One Reason Why, by Ina Jaffe, NPR, Nov 21 2016.
“Some encouraging news in the battle against Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia: The rate at which older Americans are getting these conditions is declining. That's according to a study published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers say one reason for the improved outlook is an increase in education. The study used data gathered in two snapshots, one in 2000 and another in 2012, that each looked at more than 10,000 Americans who were at least 65 years old. In the first snapshot, 11.6 percent of them had some form of dementia. In the second snapshot, it was 8.8 percent. ”
Teen Stalking Victims at Higher Risk for Depression, Risky Behaviors, by Janice Wood, Psych Central, Nov 19 2016.
“A new study has found that 14 percent of girls and 13 percent of boys are victims of stalking. These teens are also more likely to report symptoms linked to depression, as well as risky behavior, including binge drinking and sexting, according to the study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. ”
What Are the Types of Autism Spectrum Disorders?, by Roy Benaroch, Web MD, Nov 19 2016.
“Autism spectrum disorders include social, communication, and behavioral challenges. These problems can be mild, severe, or somewhere in between. Early diagnosis is important, because early treatment can make a big difference. ”
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