An internal probe into the sex abuse scandal that rocked Penn State University revealed Thursday that top-ranking officials, including former president Graham Spanier and the late, then-head football coach Joe Paterno, concealed allegations of abuse by ex-assistant coach Jerry Sandusky. According to CNN, the report indicates that officials concealed the allegations to “avoid
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The top cause of military suicides is likely “intense psychological suffering,” according to a Pentagon-funded study. A new approach called Emotion Detectives Treatment Protocol could be successful in treating childhood depression and anxiety when they coexist. Due to the daily stressors placed on them, police officers are at an increased risk for
A new report suggests that millions of baby boomers might have a tough time finding mental health care over the next two decades because of a lack of professionals trained to meet those special needs. Exercising might not help alleviate depression symptoms after all. Contrary to popular belief, alcohol –
People who experience a serious physical health problem are three times more likely to use mental health services. Patients being treated for social anxiety will not decrease their alcohol consumption, suggests a new study. A user’s amount of time on Facebook will not increase his or her odds of depression says
July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, and the American Counseling Association is urging its members to use this time to think about the racial and cultural disparities that are still evident in the mental health treatment system in our nation. The U.S. House of Representatives proclaimed July to be
It may be possible to stop PTSD before it begins. Patients with bipolar disorder find equal relief from cognitive behavioral therapy and supportive therapy. Researchers are discovering why certain traumatic events remain engraved in our brains. Girls’ math performance is more likely to suffer from math anxiety. Exposure therapy and a common antibiotic are
Heat waves can negatively affect our mental health. The Army has changed its approach regarding the mental health of its soldiers, saying there is no shame in asking for help when dealing with suicidal thoughts and post-traumatic stress disorder. Some university students develop social anxiety from collegial experiences, which can hinder
Exposure to community violence can traumatize children for up to a year after the exposure. New research suggests that schizophrenia or bipolar disorder among first-degree relatives may be linked with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder. Beginning new life stages such as getting married or having a baby can
Anti-bullying efforts need to be tailored to the victim’s individual needs, suggests research from University of Illinois. Adolescent girls who spend long periods of time on the Internet and social media suffer from low self-esteem and negative body image. Help clients calm aggression by using the “self-distancing” strategy — look
The Louisiana Counseling Association (LCA) has teamed up with the Louisiana National Guard and a local animal rescue program to aid the mental health of the state’s veteran population and save dogs’ lives in the process. The collaboration, called the Patriot Dog Program, will pair returning service members living with