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Anti-Depressant Associated with Increase in Suicidal Thoughts in Men

October 16, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Mood Disorders

The popular anti-depressant Nortriptyline has been found to cause a ten-fold increase in suicidal thoughts in men when compared to its competitor escitalopram. Nortriptyline is marketed under the brand names Sensoval, Aventyl, Pamelor, Norpress, Allegron, and Nortrilen. Escitalopram is marketed as Lexapro and Cipralex. Science Daily reports that the research was carried out by Dr. …

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Mental Health Issues Affect Job Performance

October 15, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health / 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 / 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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Are You a Workaholic?

October 14, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Addiction

Are you spending more and more time at the office? Has this behavior increased over the past six months to a year? Do you think – or suspect – that you may be a workaholic? This is no joking matter, for a true workaholic is headed for some potentially serious physical and psychological problems. How …

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Children with Mental Health Problems Have Greater Risk of Obesity

October 13, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health / 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.

Pre-Natal Exposure to Antidepressants Can Influence Newborn’s Health

October 13, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Mood Disorders

A new report shows that exposure to a certain class of antidepressant medications during pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk of preterm birth, a low five-minute Apgar score (a measure of overall health of the baby), and admission to the neonatal intensive care unit. The study, published in the October issue of Archives …

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US Children Are Exposed to More Violence and Abuse Than Previously Recognized

October 9, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health / News and Research

A new study has found that U.S. children are routinely exposed to even more violence and abuse than has been previously recognized. The study conducted by the University of New Hampshire also revealed that nearly half of the children experienced a physical assault in the study year. “Children experience far more violence, abuse, and crime than …

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Social Groups Play an Important Role in Overall Health and Well-Being

October 8, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health / News and Research

Social groups may be good for your health, according to new research by the Universities of Exeter and Queensland, Australia. Study results suggest that the quality of a person’s social life could have a greater impact on health and well-being than diet and exercise. Science Daily recently posted a release on this study, which suggested …

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Study Examines Link between Sanity and Creativity

October 7, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health / News and Research

For years there has been an assumption that the overly creative may also be overtly insane – for lack of a better term. If you refer to such examples of Vincent van Gogh and his ill-fated ear or Sylvia Plath and her suicide by oven, it makes little sense to the sane why such actions …

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ADHD and Depression May Predict Internet Addiction in Adolescents

October 6, 2009 / By Promises Behavioral Health / Addiction

Adolescents with psychiatric symptoms such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), social phobia, hostility, and depression may be more likely to develop an Internet addiction, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. Addiction to the Internet can negatively impact school performance, family relationships, and adolescents’ emotional states.

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