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Intravenous Ketamine Treatment in Depressed Patients Reduces Suicidal Tendencies

November 7, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health Editorial Team / News and Research

Treating depression with medication can be a precarious approach. The physician is faced with a dilemma as the patient may be suicidal and needs medication to take rapid affect. At the same time, the patient may be prone to addiction and prescribing something for the depression could lead to other problems. The Science Daily recently […]

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Binge-Eating Disorder in College-Age Women and Ethnicity

November 3, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health Editorial Team / News and Research

Existing research shows that rates of binge eating among adult women is virtually identical across race. However, a new study found that among college-age women, Caucasian women are more apt to exhibit binge eating behaviors than African American women.

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Study Finds Hopelessness Can Lead to Stroke

October 30, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health Editorial Team / News and Research

Consistent research has shown that a person’s mental health plays a large role in their physical health. Now, new research out of the University of Minnesota Medical School has found that healthy, middle-aged women experiencing feelings of hopelessness are also experiencing thickening of the neck arteries, which can be a precursor to a stroke. Science

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Seniors Online Show Less Depression

October 30, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health Editorial Team / News and Research

While some are crying out against the dangers too much Internet use can cause an individual, others are touting its value in terms of social connection. For seniors especially, Internet use could be good for their health. According to a McKnights article, seniors using the Internet could reduce rates of depression and cut healthcare costs

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Children on Psychiatric Drugs Can Quickly Become Obese

October 28, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health Editorial Team / News and Research

Children taking psychiatric drugs can quickly gain an alarming amount of weight. The Associated Press reports that a study found that many gain nearly 20 pounds and become obese within just 11 weeks of starting the medication. “Sometimes this stuff just happens like an explosion. You can actually see them grow between appointments,” said Dr.

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Research Suggests Doctors Have Less Respect for Obese Patients

October 22, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health Editorial Team / News and Research

A new study by Johns Hopkins researchers suggests that doctors have less respect for their obese patients than they do for patients of normal weight. The findings raise questions about whether negative physician attitudes about obesity could be affecting the long-term health of their heavier patients. As patients had higher body mass indexes (BMI), physicians

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Associated with Death After Surgery

October 20, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health Editorial Team / News and Research

A new study suggests that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be associated with death after surgery. Researchers found that veterans with PTSD were more likely to die within a year after surgery than those without the disease, regardless of how many years had passed since their service.

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Mental Health Issues Affect Job Performance

October 15, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health Editorial Team / News and Research

Mental health issues can impact the effectiveness of an individual at his or her job. When a person is wrapped up in their own thoughts—especially unhealthy thoughts—they can easily ignore the task at hand and focus only on what is going on mentally. According to a study announced by the American College of Occupational and

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Study Examines Preventing Anxiety in Children of Anxious Parents

October 14, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health Editorial Team / News and Research

In a new pilot study, researchers from the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center attempted to prevent or mitigate anxiety disorders among children of anxious parents. In the investigation, researchers used a family-based program of cognitive behavioral therapy with generally positive results.

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Children with Mental Health Problems Have Greater Risk of Obesity

October 13, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health Editorial Team / News and Research

It has long been known that there is a connection between mental health and physical health. As a result, there is also a connection between mental wellness and obesity. According to a new study, children with emotional difficulties are at a higher risk for developing obesity in adult life.

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