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Mindfulness program may benefit patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Adults with irritable bowel syndrome experienced fewer gastrointestinal symptoms after they participated in a mindfulness program meant to reduce stress. Results of the study are published in Neurogastroenterology & Motility . In the study, 53 women and 15 men with…
Security guards struggle with PTSD and lack mental health support
Security guards struggle with PTSD and lack mental health support. New report. New research shows that thousands of security guards in the UK are suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), having been exposed to frequent episodes of verbal and physical…
Study: Therapy by phone is effective for depression in people with Parkinson’s
MINNEAPOLIS – Depression is common in people with Parkinson’s disease and contributes to faster physical and mental decline, but it is often overlooked and undertreated. Cognitive-behavioral therapy has shown promising results for treating depression in people with Parkinson’s, yet many…
E-cigarettes more effective than counseling alone for smoking cessation
Vaping significantly improved quit rate and reduced number of daily cigarettes at 12 weeks
PLOS ONE: Online program more than doubled pregnancy rate for women with infertility
Results similar to in-person programs, which many women in infertility treatment don’t or can’t access
What features make text-based counseling effective?
New Rochelle, NY, March 10, 2020–A fascinating new study has shown that the duration of a text-based counseling session, the length of the counselor’s messages, and quick response time by the counselor are important factors in determining the impact of…
New measure for excessive buying problems
Excessive or uncontrolled buying or shopping is a highly prevalent, disabling and growing problem, yet measuring the extent and effects of this significant psychological problem and social issue remains problematic.
Can 360 video experiences benefit affect?
New Rochelle, NY, February 25, 2020–A new study has shown that experiencing personalized experiences in a virtual reality setting can improve affect among university students. The study, which also showed that the use of personalized 360 video experiences is feasible…
Can 360 video experiences benefit affect?
New Rochelle, NY, February 25, 2020–A new study has shown that experiencing personalized experiences in a virtual reality setting can improve affect among university students. The study, which also showed that the use of personalized 360 video experiences is feasible…
Intensive behavioral therapy and liraglutide 3.0 mg show positive results for weight loss
Researchers conduct first, multi-site trial in primary care clinics
Obesity embargo alert for March 2020
All print, broadcast and online journalists who receive the Obesity embargo alert agree to abide by the embargo and may not publish, post, broadcast or distribute embargoed news releases or details of the embargoed studies before the embargo date and…
Intensive behavioral therapy and liraglutide 3.0 mg show positive results for weight loss
Researchers conduct first, multi-site trial in primary care clinics
Obesity embargo alert for March 2020
All print, broadcast and online journalists who receive the Obesity embargo alert agree to abide by the embargo and may not publish, post, broadcast or distribute embargoed news releases or details of the embargoed studies before the embargo date and…
Engaging with schizophrenia — experts argue for new approaches to treatment
A better understanding of the lived experience of people with schizophrenia would enable clinicians to help patients live with their condition, alongside treating symptoms with medication and psychotherapy, say experts at the University of Birmingham. According to researchers at the…
Study shows dietitians are an effective part of weight loss
A new study in the journal Family Practice shows that intensive behavioral therapy from dietitians may be a very effective ways for older Americans to lose weight. Some 39.8% of the general adult population is obese. The economic consequences of…
Ethic of Canadian Nursing Practice
There is an increased use of technology and informatics, heavier workloads and constant changes in the way in which disease processes are managed. Yet, when compared with other health professionals, nurses still spend a great deal of time in direct…
Ethic of Canadian Nursing Practice
There is an increased use of technology and informatics, heavier workloads and constant changes in the way in which disease processes are managed. Yet, when compared with other health professionals, nurses still spend a great deal of time in direct…
Cognitive behavior therapy for diabetes self-management leads to improved outcomes
Peer-delivered cognitive behavioral training to improve functioning in patients with diabetes: A cluster-randomized trial
Digital intervention reduces depressive symptoms in people living with HIV
New study by George Mason University professor and colleagues in China tests WeChat social media app intervention
Digital intervention reduces depressive symptoms in people living with HIV
New study by George Mason University professor and colleagues in China tests WeChat social media app intervention
Supervisors share effective ways to include people with disabilities in the workplace
Experts report initial results practical implications of the 2017 Kessler Foundation National Employment and Disability Survey: Supervisor Perspectives
Bright idea in dentist’s office leads to innovative smoking cessation project
Results from this study recently published online in Addiction found primary care physicians providing smokers with a free, two week starter kit of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) increased quit attempts
Supervisors share effective ways to include people with disabilities in the workplace
Experts report initial results practical implications of the 2017 Kessler Foundation National Employment and Disability Survey: Supervisor Perspectives
Bright idea in dentist’s office leads to innovative smoking cessation project
Results from this study recently published online in Addiction found primary care physicians providing smokers with a free, two week starter kit of nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) increased quit attempts
Study urges national review of support services for male survivors of sexual violence
A call for a complete review of national support services for male survivors of sexual violence and abuse has been made following a study by Lancaster University, launched today
Study urges national review of support services for male survivors of sexual violence
A call for a complete review of national support services for male survivors of sexual violence and abuse has been made following a study by Lancaster University, launched today
People with obesity who experience self-directed weight shaming benefit from intervention
First-of-its-kind study from Penn Medicine identifies benefits of targeting internalized weight stigma in weight management
Community-based counselors help mitigate grief among children orphaned in East Africa
A first-of-its-kind clinical trial involving more than 600 children in Kenya and Tanzania, in which community members were trained to deliver mental health treatment, showed improvement in participants’ trauma-related symptoms up to a year after receiving therapy, new research shows.…
Community-based counselors help mitigate grief among children orphaned in East Africa
A first-of-its-kind clinical trial involving more than 600 children in Kenya and Tanzania, in which community members were trained to deliver mental health treatment, showed improvement in participants’ trauma-related symptoms up to a year after receiving therapy, new research shows.…
The Lancet Global Health: Guided self-help intervention reduces refugees’ psychological distress and improves wellbeing in humanitarian crises
First randomized trial of its kind finds multimedia guided self-help intervention can be delivered rapidly to large numbers of people in low-resource humanitarian settings by non-specialists with minimal training
Poor mental health ‘both cause and effect’ of school exclusion
Children with mental health needs require urgent support from primary school onwards to avoid exclusion, which can be both cause and effect of poor mental health, new research concludes. The research, led by the University of Exeter , and published…
Community-based counselors help mitigate grief among children orphaned in East Africa
A first-of-its-kind clinical trial involving more than 600 children in Kenya and Tanzania, in which community members were trained to deliver mental health treatment, showed improvement in participants’ trauma-related symptoms up to a year after receiving therapy, new research shows.…
Parents with terminally ill children tend to hide emotional pain from their spouses
A study of families in Singapore with terminally ill children found that parents tend to defer discussing their psychological pain with their spouses to protect them from emotional distress. The study, conducted by psychologists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU…
Parents with terminally ill children tend to hide emotional pain from their spouses
A study of families in Singapore with terminally ill children found that parents tend to defer discussing their psychological pain with their spouses to protect them from emotional distress. The study, conducted by psychologists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU…
Parents with terminally ill children tend to hide emotional pain from their spouses
A study of families in Singapore with terminally ill children found that parents tend to defer discussing their psychological pain with their spouses to protect them from emotional distress. The study, conducted by psychologists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU…
Involving family in bipolar care helps children and teens stay healthier, longer
In a UCLA-led study, children and adolescents with a high risk for developing bipolar disorder stayed healthier for longer periods when their family members participated in their psychotherapy sessions. The research team, which also included authors from the University of…
Involving family in bipolar care helps children and teens stay healthier, longer
In a UCLA-led study, children and adolescents with a high risk for developing bipolar disorder stayed healthier for longer periods when their family members participated in their psychotherapy sessions. The research team, which also included authors from the University of…
Hikikomori: New definition helps identify, treat extreme social isolation
Modern tools to improve interpersonal communication may be having the opposite effect
The Lancet: Study suggests mental health impact of ongoing social unrest in Hong Kong
Largest and longest prospective cohort study of population-wide mental health impact highlights potential importance of additional and consistent support for critical mental health services in areas affected by social unrest
Million Veteran Program study sheds light on genetic basis of anxiety
Largest genetic study of anxiety to date reports findings
Million Veteran Program study sheds light on genetic basis of anxiety
Largest genetic study of anxiety to date reports findings
Augmenting attention treatment therapies for difficult-to-treat anxiety in children and adolescents
First study to show that anxiety could be decreased in youth who did not respond to earlier cognitive-behavior therapy
Only 1 in 10 suicide prevention apps cover full guidelines, NTU Singapore study finds
Most (93 per cent) mobile apps for suicide prevention and depression management do not provide all the six suicide prevention strategies that are commonly recommended in international clinical guidelines, a study led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has…
Augmenting attention treatment therapies for difficult-to-treat anxiety in children and adolescents
First study to show that anxiety could be decreased in youth who did not respond to earlier cognitive-behavior therapy
Only 1 in 10 suicide prevention apps cover full guidelines, NTU Singapore study finds
Most (93 per cent) mobile apps for suicide prevention and depression management do not provide all the six suicide prevention strategies that are commonly recommended in international clinical guidelines, a study led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has…
Case Western Reserve social sciences researchers develop new tool to assess exposure to childhood violence, trauma
Designed in response to high exposure rates, new screening measure expected to be implemented nationally
Case Western Reserve social sciences researchers develop new tool to assess exposure to childhood violence, trauma
Designed in response to high exposure rates, new screening measure expected to be implemented nationally
Peer support program can help surgeons deal with adverse events that happen during surgery
A surgeon-specific peer support program has the potential to support well-being, improve patient safety, and decrease burnout, according to Journal of the American College of Surgeons article
Peer support program can help surgeons deal with adverse events that happen during surgery
A surgeon-specific peer support program has the potential to support well-being, improve patient safety, and decrease burnout, according to Journal of the American College of Surgeons article