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Research Programs Studying Resilience Following Hurricane Ike
Weathering the emotional shocks of disasters can have long-term mental health consequences for those who have experienced these events. Post-disaster research can provide insight into what helps people cope in traumatic situations and what services can best support their ability to adapt and rebound.
Unemployment, Chronic Pain and Depression Can Be Inextricably Connected
After relationship difficulties, unemployment is the most likely thing to push someone into a bad depression. This isn’t surprising, since work is often a significant source of an individual’s sense of worth and self-esteem. For many, depression first shows up in physical symptoms, such as headaches, gastrointestinal distress, and sexual dysfunction.
Not All Antipsychotics Are Created Equal: New Analysis Reveals Importance Differences
An analysis of studies on antipsychotics reveals multiple differences among the newer, second-generation antipsychotics as well as the older medications, and suggests the current classification system blurs important differences, rendering it unhelpful.
Caffeine is No Substitute for a Nap
Ninety percent of Americans use caffeine daily, some substituting it for sleep. While the stimulant enhances alertness and concentration, it's been unclear whether it also helps learning and memory. By contrast, daytime naps, like nighttime sleep, benefit both alertness and memory.
Banish the Winter Blues
Along with freezing temperatures, soaring energy bills, and icy commutes, the shorter, darker days of winter also mean that millions of individuals--young and old--suffer with Seasonal Affective Disorder (commonly called SAD).
Drug Rehab Programs
Selecting a drug rehab for yourself or someone you care about may be one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime. Most of us don't know what to look for in a quality program. Not all drug rehab centers are the same--they differ greatly in program options, staff qualifications, credentials, cost, and effectiveness.
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