Thursday, April 11, 2013

Mental Health Searches on Web Follow a Seasonal Pattern

(HealthDay News) – Seasonal patterns of information searches on all major mental illness and/or problems mirror those patterns for seasonal affective disorder, according to research published in the May issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine...

http://app.jaapa.com/mobile/pages/apparticle.aspx?pagetypeid=128&articleid=288438

Study Puts New Spin on 'Sound Sleep'

Playing a certain type of sound stimulation during sleep might help improve your memory, a small new study suggests...

http://www.m.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/news/20130411/study-puts-new-spin-on-sound-sleep

Monday, April 8, 2013

The Child, the Tablet and the Developing Mind

"I recently watched my sister perform an act of magic. Like a magician quieting a group of children by pulling a rabbit out of a hat, my sister reached into her purse and produced two shiny Apple iPads, handing one to each child. Suddenly, the two were quiet. Eerily so. They sat playing games and watching videos, and we continued with our conversation..."

 

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/03/31/disruptions-what-does-a-tablet-do-to-the-childs-mind/

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Sense of Self Changes with Maturity

Researchers have determined that a child's sense of having and owning a body differs from that of adults.
Experts believe this indicates that our sense of physical self develops over time...

http://psychcentral.com/news/2013/04/05/sense-of-self-changes-with-maturity/53446.html

Thinking About Future Rewards Reduces Impulsiveness

In today's world, patience and self-discipline can be a challenge. New research probes why is it so hard for some people to resist the least little temptation, while others seem to possess incredible patience, passing up immediate gratification for a greater long-term good...

http://psychcentral.com/news/2013/04/05/thinking-about-future-rewards-reduces-impulsiveness/53442.html

Family Situation Important Factor for Repeat Suicide Attempts

In a new study, researchers discovered that a variety of factors can independently impact suicide-related behaviors in young people...

http://psychcentral.com/news/2013/04/04/family-situation-important-factor-for-repeat-suicide-attempts/53409.html

Sunday, March 31, 2013

The pain of bullying lasts into adulthood

Kids don't easily outgrow the pain of bullying, according to a new study that finds that people bullied as kids are less mentally healthy as adults.The study is one of the first to establish long-term effects of...

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/02/21/pain-bullying-lasts-into-adulthood/