Daily Psychology and Mental Health News Feeds: At a Glance

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By Dr Greg Mulhauser

The latest news headlines in the fields of psychology and mental health from around the world... A separate collection of news on the latest drug research and clinical trials is also now available in the Medication Information Centre. Individual psychology and mental health news feeds are updated regularly several times per day.

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News From APA's PsycPORT

  • Examining the mental obstacles of energy conservation
    Tue, 08 Dec 2009December 08, 2009 To a psychologist, climate change looks as if it was designed to be ignored.
  • Report links high absences to poor academic performance
    Mon, 07 Dec 2009December 07, 2009 Dec. 7--High absence rates among students with disabilities in Chicago's public high schools are the largest factor explaining the difference in their academic performance when compared with non-disabled peers, according to a new research report.
  • Pediatricians can now be certified to handle cases of child abuse and neglect
    Fri, 04 Dec 2009December 04, 2009 Dec. 4--Illinois child welfare officials are praising a change that allows pediatricians across the country to develop an expertise in abuse and neglect.
  • At Army post, teams nurture mental health
    Mon, 30 Nov 2009November 30, 2009 FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - Army brigade leaders at Fort Campbell have begun monthly meetings of officers, doctors and counselors to catch early signs of emotional or mental stress among their troops and intervene before soldiers hurt themselves or others.
  • Study: Autism treatment effective in toddlers
    Mon, 30 Nov 2009November 30, 2009 CHICAGO - The first rigorous study of behavior treatment in autistic children as young as 18 months found two years of therapy can vastly improve symptoms, often resulting in a milder diagnosis.
  • Insecure adolescents experience more pain
    Fri, 27 Nov 2009November 27, 2009 MONTREAL, Nov 27, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Insecure adolescents experience more intense pain in the form of frequent headaches, abdominal pain and joint pain, researchers in Canada found.
  • Program reduces autism bad behaviors
    Fri, 27 Nov 2009November 27, 2009 NEW HAVEN, Conn., Nov 27, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Behavioral problems of autistic children can be reduced through medication and a parental training program, U.S. researchers say.

News From New York Times Mental Health & Psychology

News From Medscape: Psychiatry and Mental Health

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News From NHS Mental Health Specialist Library

News From Psychology Today

News From Medical News Today

  • Insurers Bringing Plans Into Compliance With New Mental Health Rules
    Tue, 09 Feb 2010The Wall Street Journal reports that insurers are bringing their insurance plans in compliance with new rules and laws that make mental health and substance abuse insurance coverage available to millions of Americans...
  • What Is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
    Mon, 08 Feb 2010Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder. It causes obsessive thoughts and fears that lead to engage in compulsive behavior. It is a chronic mental health condition. A person suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder may realize that their obsessions are not reasonable, and may try to ignore them or stop them. But that only increases distress and anxiety...
  • DOD To Investigate Mental Health Care At Camp Lejeune, Also Will Stock Morning-After Pill
    Mon, 08 Feb 2010The Associated Press reports that, according to Rep. Walter Jones, R-N.C., "The Defense Department will investigate complaints of substandard mental health care for Marines at Camp Lejeune. ... Public questions about the quality of mental health care provided by a private contractor at the base were raised last year by the September firing of Dr...
  • Higher Suicide Risk In Youth Who Self-Identify As Gay, Lesbian Or Bisexual
    Mon, 08 Feb 2010Mental health professionals have long-known that gay, lesbian and bisexual (GLB) teens face significantly elevated risks of mental health problems, including suicidal thoughts and suicidal attempts. However, a group of McGill University researchers in Montreal has now come to the conclusion that self-identity is the crucial risk-factor, rather than actual sexual behaviours...
  • Merz Pharma Announces Launch Of Denzapine As First Available Generic For Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia
    Sun, 07 Feb 2010Today Merz Pharma entered the Irish Healthcare market with Denzapine, the first generic form of clozapine available in Ireland. Denzapine is an atypical antipsychotic agent used in treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS) which has been available to prescribe in the UK since February 2004...
  • Obama Administration Issues Rules Requiring Parity In Treatment Of Mental, Substance Use Disorders
    Sat, 06 Feb 2010The U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury jointly issued new rules providing parity for consumers enrolled in group health plans who need treatment for mental health or substance use disorders. "Today's rules will bring needed relief to families faced with meeting the cost of obtaining mental health and substance abuse services," said U.S...
  • Pentagon And Congress Should Act Quickly To End Gay Military Ban, APA Says
    Sat, 06 Feb 2010The American Psychological Association urged both the Pentagon and Congress to move swiftly to end the restrictions on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military, noting that there are decades of scientific research demonstrating no threat to military readiness or morale...

 

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