In an effort to better understand how chronic stress affects the human body, researchers at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University, have created an animal model that shows how chronic stress affects behavior, physiology and reproduction.
Developing the animal model better positions the researchers

A troubling study in the September 3rd Journal of the American Medical Association raises new concerns about kids committing suicide in this country. After a one year spike in the number of suicides, doctors were hoping to see more normal numbers in the latest study, but they didn’t. Buy cialis pills The number of kids […]

Short term counselling followed by a modest cut in work hours may help reduce emotional exhaustion (burnout) and sick leave in doctors, according to a study published on bmj.com today.
It is well known that doctors have higher rates of depression and suicide than the general population and are less likely to seek help. There have […]

ValueOptions®, Inc., the nation’s largest independent behavioral health care and wellness provider, reports an 89 percent increase in calls this year from members presenting specifically with issues concerning bankruptcy, foreclosures and financial hardship cases. To help individuals and families weather the uncertainties of the current economy, ValueOptions® provides recommendations for managing financial-related

The American Red Cross today announced a new course, Coping With Deployments: Psychological First Aid for Military Families, is now available. The course, offered free of charge, is open to military family members of active duty, Reserve and National Guard forces, as well as veterans and their families. Presently, the course

The declining state of the Nation’s
economy is taking a physical and emotional toll on all people nationwide,
yet financial stress is impacting women and Hispanics in particular,
according to data from the American Psychological Association’s newly
released 2008 Stress in America survey.
When asked about the recent financial crisis, […]

Many women know the overwhelmed feeling caused by too much to do and too little time. Better time management can help you do more. And it has health benefits, such as less stress and a better quality of life.
The October issue of Mayo Clinic Women’s HealthSource offers tips to improve time management. The recommendation is […]

Deployed peacekeeping veterans with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have significant impairments in health-related quality of life according to research by Dr. J. Donald Richardson of The University of Western Ontario and his co-investigators.
The research, published this month in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry, found anxiety disorders such as PTSD are associated

Suffering a traumatic injury can have serious and long-lasting implications for a patient’s mental health, according to the largest-ever U.S. study evaluating the impact of traumatic injury. generic acomplia online buy Researchers from the Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, the University of Washington, and the John Hopkins

Life can be stressful, whether you’re an individual watching the stock market crash or a commuter stuck in traffic. A new study, forthcoming in the journal Psychological Science, examines how stress affects decision-making and finds that older adults alter their behavior more than young adults when under stress - particularly in situations involving risk.
"People haven’t […]

One in four adults (25 per cent) plan to work longer hours during the next six months and one in eight intend to take on a second job, despite the workplace being

In the October 14th edition of Science Signaling researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia/University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and The University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine have shown that the development of epilepsy in adult rats is linked to functional changes in the expression of alpha […]

Some types of stress may increase risk for preterm delivery, but many stressful events do not, according to study by a researcher at RTI International.
The study, published in RTI Press, found that being in debt, being injured by a partner, having someone close attempt suicide, and being divorced were associated with an increase risk of […]

Data from a new study suggests that individuals who engage in compassion meditation may benefit by reductions in inflammatory and behavioral responses to stress that have been linked to depression and a number of medical illnesses. The study’s findings are published online at and in the medical journal Psychoneuroendocrinology.
"While much attention has been paid […]

A new animal model has provided insight into the cellular and molecular mechanisms associated with behavioral therapy for depression. The study, published by Cell Press in the October 9th issue of Neuron, may provide a good model system for testing cellular and molecular

The Samaritans have reported a 25% increase in the number of calls to its helpline in August and September, compared to the same time period last year. They attribute the rise in calls to the stress and strain caused by the ongoing credit crunch. The Recovery Network which launched on November 5th 2007 is responding […]

Self-guided treatment for depression could soon be only a mouse click away.
Scientists with the National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) are developing an interactive, multi-media program that will assist astronauts in recognizing and effectively managing depression and other psychosocial problems, which can pose a substantial threat to crew safety

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African-American patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) and previously treated depression that persists at their MI hospitalization have an increased risk of post-MI death, according to Emory researcher Susmita Parashar, MD, MPH.
Parashar, a member of the cardiology division, Emory University School of Medicine, presented

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from allergies,* this story is for you. Scientists have determined that when it comes to allergies, it’s not just things like pets or pollen that are making you miserable- it might also be your job or your relationship. A new study is proving that there […]

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Some of the drugs given to many men during their fight against prostate cancer can actually spur some cancer cells to grow, researchers have found. The findings were published online this week in a pair of papers in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The results may help explain a phenomenon that […]

Today Gordian Health Solutions, Inc., a leading national personal health coaching company, released the results of a study showing that employees in different occupational industries report varying levels of depressive symptoms. Of the 13 occupational industries the study examined, the highest percentage of employees reporting feeling depressed for two weeks or more in the past […]

Adding another reason for people to watch their blood pressure, a new study from North Carolina State University shows that increased blood pressure in older adults is directly related to decreased cognitive functioning, particularly among seniors with already high blood pressure. This means that stressful situations may make it more difficult for some seniors to […]

Study presented at the 2008 10th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine
WHAT: "An investigation into the effects of gum chewing on mood and cortisol levels during psychological stress," presented at the 2008 10th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine, found that chewing gum helped relieve anxiety, improve alertness and reduce stress among individuals in a laboratory setting.*

The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) has found that more people are turning to traditional acupuncture to alleviate symptoms caused by the emotional strains of everyday life.
A recent survey reveals that the tolls of the 21st century are affecting younger people with under-40s seeking