Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Eating Disorders: the Deadliest Mental Illnesses

Eating disorders carry the highest risk of death of any mental illness. Having an eating disorder, according to Lynn Grefe, president and CEO of the National Eating Disorders Association, is “like being born with a gun and life pulls the trigger.”

http://www.healthline.com/health-news/mental-eating-disorders-awareness-week-022613

 

 

High Costs Associated with Holding in Grief for Partner's Sake

Parents who lose a child often hold in their grief, or hide it in an attempt to remain strong for their partner, but both of these strategies can backfire, according to new research...

 

http://psychcentral.com/news/2013/02/24/high-costs-associated-with-holding-in-grief-for-partners-sake/51893.html

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Happiness, Satisfaction with Life Generally Increase with Age

A new study looks at how feelings of well-being change as with age, finding that overall happiness and satisfaction with life tend to increase with age...

 

http://psychcentral.com/news/2013/02/19/happiness-satisfaction-with-life-generally-increase-with-age/51731.html

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Attachment Anxiety Lowers Immunity - But Can Be Overcome

We all understand that concern over a relationship can influence our mental health. Anxiety, depression, appetite and sleep loss, and a host of other symptoms stem from our psychological distress.

A new study clarifies that concerns and anxieties about one’s close relationships can fuel chronic stress that compromises our immunity from infection and other physical conditions...

http://psychcentral.com/news/2013/02/12/attachment-anxiety-lowers-immunity-but-can-be-overcome/51501.html

ADHD Treatments Not Working for Most Young Children

Most young children being treated for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD ) — either with or without medication — still have serious symptoms of their condition, according to a new long-term study...

http://news.health.com/2013/02/11/adhd-treatments-not-working-for-most-young-children/