Along with having a long-term impact on survivors’ mental health, new research reveals that natural disasters can also affect a person’s cognitive performance. Earlier studies indicated a higher occurrence of traffic accidents and accident-related fatalities after “human-made disasters” such as the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks because of increased cognitive
Month: February 2012
The romance publisher Harlequin’s annual “Romance Report” contends that “in the age of 4G LTE smartphones, Twitter and Facebook, technology is changing the way women and men communicate with one another – yet certain values seem to withstand the test of time.” The survey, which questioned single women between the
Studies have confirmed that wisdom really does come with age, and now University of Luxembourg researchers say that it also comes with more happiness too. The study found that when older adults are in good health, they report less negative thinking compared with other, younger age groups, which leads to
A nationwide report about stress in day-to-day life conducted by the American Psychological Association (APA) reveals that, although average stress levels have decreased slightly over the past year, a substantial number of Americans say their individual stress has actually increased through the years. Not surprisingly, the report also reveals
A Swedish study found that children who experience or witness physical abuse are more likely to experience psychosomatic symptoms. The study, which consisted of 2,510 children (ages 10, 12 and 15) from 44 schools, found a strong link between “reported physical abuse and three or more psychosomatic symptoms,” especially among children who
University of Kansas researchers say couples who are “in the zone” with rewarding, positive conversations are less likely to hold onto negative emotions and more likely to feel more satisfaction in their relationships. “Whenever you get into a fight and you get amped up, it is typically more adaptive to
The Senate called for a $30 billion health budget proposal that would call for deep cuts to mental health and substance abuse programs for adult Americans. As The News-Press reports, the Senate proposal would cut $63.3 million from adult mental-health programs and $23.2 million from adult substance-abuse programs. Senate Health and
When young adolescents attend voluntary substance prevention programs that present the information in an interesting way, it is likely to reduce alcohol use, according to a new study. Researchers evaluated an intervention program called CHOICE, “which is presented during five 30-minute sessions in a non-confrontational and non-judgmental manner. The program dispels
The passage of the National Defense Authorization Act will make it easier for active duty personnel and veterans to receive counseling via video teleconference through something called telehealth counseling, a move that Gen. Peter Chiarelli is calling a “big victory” for the Army. “It’s the biggest step forward we’ve seen in two years,”
Although many experts believe that being bullied or excluded by one’s peers leads to depression, evidence from a new study suggests that the traits depressed children already possess make them more susceptible to bullying and being social outcasts. As CNN reports, the study, which was published in the journal Child