Due to what researchers are calling a “genetic switch,” depression and stress have the capacity to shrink brain volume, which can lead to emotional and cognitive impairment. Depression has been found to be the strongest driver of suicidal thoughts among soldiers and veterans. Brain scans of hoarders reveal abnormal activation in areas that
Month: August 2012
Findings by the American Psychological Association reveal that the public needs better understanding of and access to psychological and behavioral health care, as psychotherapy has been found to be effective but underutilized. Among divorced couples, the type of relationship a woman has with her ex-partner is a factor in how the couple shares
Younger adults may be more physically able than their elder counterparts, but older adults beat them at staying positive and displaying positive emotions. Participating in mindfulness yoga during pregnancy can help women reduce depression and increase maternal bonding. Mental health professionals are warning that public shooting rampages can lead to anxiety
Women who undergo fertility treatments are at risk of meeting criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder. Veterans’ military experiences draw them to mental health jobs after combat. New research suggests that variations in the retinoid-related orphan receptor alpha (RORA) gene are linked to the development of PTSD. Heather Rudow is a staff
Perhaps one of the best ways to advance the counseling profession is by ensuring that leaders in Washington are up to date on pertinent issues affecting the field. Two weeks ago, 136 of the current and emerging leaders of the American Counseling Association’s branches, regions and divisions convened in Alexandria, Va.,
Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics could be a promising behavioral intervention for adults and children with Tourette syndrome. Empathetic children who become empathetic adolescents are more likely to engage in effective stress management techniques and prosocial behaviors that help others. Hearing generic language to describe a certain category of people can
The Army and The National Institute of Mental Health are teaming up to conduct a study to better understand the risks and factors associated with mental health, stress and suicide. Positive social connections during childhood may be more important to adult well-being than academic achievement. Face-to-face bullying is still more common than cyberbullying.
As the director of sex offender treatment programs for Family Counseling Connection in Charleston, W.Va., Jason Newsome works with a group of clients that can be misunderstood by the public — and even counselors. But Newsome, a member of the American Counseling Association, past president and current treasurer of the
The companionship of a pet can help children with autism develop a stronger bond with humans. In comparison with teenage boys, teenage girls are at triple the risk of developing depression or experiencing a depressive episode. Researchers are helping college freshmen with ADHD implement plan management strategies to make the transition
Paranoid about being sabotaged by your coworkers? It might be a self-fulfilling prophecy. The key to enhancing social skills among teens with autism spectrum disorder might be focusing on their strengths. Sometimes, expressing anger is the best way to improve a relationship. Researchers have discovered that childhood suffering triggers a