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Suicide related events and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder treatments in children and adolescents: a meta-analysis of atomoxetine and methylphenidate comparator clinical trials - Tue, 18 Jun 2013
Background: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is becoming an increasingly commonly diagnosed and treated childhood illness. Untreated ADHD is recognised as an independent risk factor for suicide-related events and deliberate self-harm and is reported more commonly in these…

Project ECHO: Can We Teach Physicians to Better Diagnose Mental Disorders? - Tue, 18 Jun 2013
I’m conflicted about the announcement of Project ECHO’s expansion last week. The ECHO Institute was founded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the GE Foundation and the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center to help primary care physicians do a better job with common, chronic condition…

Secrets of the Whistleblower - Tue, 18 Jun 2013
It is far easier to keep secrets of state than secrets of the heart. When the two become conflated, beware. Bradley Manning needed to air the combat footage that haunted him, such as the “Collateral Murder” Apache helicopter attack video, but equally he needed to air his emotional torment. Multiple…

Conquer Snoring, Help Your Brain: Sleep Apnea and Cognitive Decline - Tue, 18 Jun 2013
We're always on the lookout for ways to improve our brain health and prevent dementia, aren't we? Supplements, exercise, crossword puzzles, and blueberries have been incorporated into many people's lifestyles with the hopes of staving off memory loss and related problems. Yet most of us…

FDA Investigating 2 Deaths After Zyprexa Injections for Schizophrenia - Tue, 18 Jun 2013
Long-acting antipsychotic Zyprexa Relprevv (olanzapine pamoate) is under scrutiny after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) turned up two deaths following the injection of the drug. The two patients received the appropriate dose of Zyprexa Relprevv, then died 3-4 days later. Zyprexa…

People’s Misconceptions & the Frustations of Adult ADHD - Tue, 18 Jun 2013
Having adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be frustrating. Merely struggling with compensating for the challenges so they don’t interfere with daily functioning and learning new ways to do things can be taxing. There is a constant internal battle of symptom and strategy…

Exposure to high pollution levels during pregnancy may increase risk of having child with autism - Tue, 18 Jun 2013
Women in the US exposed to high levels of air pollution while pregnant were up to twice as likely to have a child with autism as women who lived in areas with low pollution.

Exposure to high pollution levels during pregnancy may increase risk of having child with autism - Tue, 18 Jun 2013
Women in the US exposed to high levels of air pollution while pregnant were up to twice as likely to have a child with autism as women who lived in areas with low pollution.

Parenting and home environment influence children’s exercise and eating habits - Tue, 18 Jun 2013
Kids whose moms encourage them to exercise and eat well, and model those healthy behaviors themselves, are more likely to be active and healthy eaters, according to researchers. Their findings remind parents that they are role models for their children, and underscore the importance of parental…

Aging and Video Games: Brain Plasticity - Tue, 18 Jun 2013
I often hear friends complaining that they are forgetful. For example, in going from one room to another, they can't remember why they moved into the other room. They forget they put their pocketbook or wallet before they go out. They can't remember what they planned to shop for in the…

Finding the Hidden Value in Your Network - Tue, 18 Jun 2013
The most helpful connections aren’t who you think they are. read more

IQ link to baby’s weight gain in first month - Tue, 18 Jun 2013
New research shows that weight gain and increased head size in the first month of a baby’s life is linked to a higher IQ at early school age.

Is social psychology really in crisis? - Tue, 18 Jun 2013
My latest ‘behind the headlines’ column for The Conversation. Probably all old news for you wised-up mindhacks.com readers, but here you go: The headlines Disputed results a fresh blow for social psychology Replication studies: Bad copy The story Controversy is simmering in the world of…

Early Exposure to Violence May Lead to Aggression in Kids - Tue, 18 Jun 2013
New research suggests exposure to violence in children under the age of three may lead to aggression in school age youngsters. “People may think children that young are passive and unaware, but they pay attention to what’s happening around them,” said Megan Holmes, Ph.D., assistant professor of…

Infections Linked to Mood Disorders Like Depression, Bipolar? - Tue, 18 Jun 2013
Emerging research suggests between being admitted to a hospital for an infection may influence a later diagnosis of a mood disorder. Specifically, investigators found that the risk of being diagnosed with a mood disorder increases by nearly two-thirds if a person had been admitted to hospital with…

Sibling Fighting Can Harm Kids’ Mental Health - Tue, 18 Jun 2013
New research suggests that sibling aggression may lead to poor mental health among children and adolescents. Sibling aggression, or fights between siblings, is often dismissed as simply being a part of growing up with brothers or sisters. Yet a new study from researchers at the University of New…

Best of Our Blogs: June 18, 2013 - Tue, 18 Jun 2013
Father’s Day was just this Sunday, graduation has begun and summer officially starts in a few days. During this time of parties and obligations, how are you managing your physical and mental health? Summer seems like the time for play and relaxation. It’s easy to associate the warm weather with a…

Neurons Identified That Control Feeding Behavior In Drosophila - Tue, 18 Jun 2013
Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Medical School have developed a novel transgenic system which allows them to remotely activate individual brain cells in the model organism Drosophila using ambient temperature…

New Software System Could Help With Social Interactions, Social Phobias - Tue, 18 Jun 2013
Social phobias affect about 15 million adults in the United States, according to the National Institute of Mental Health, and surveys show that public speaking is high on the list of such phobias…

Fights Between Siblings Linked To Poor Mental Health - Tue, 18 Jun 2013
“It’s not fair!” ” “You’re not the boss of me.” “She hit me!” “He started it.” Fights between siblings - from toy-snatching to clandestine whacks to being banished from the bedroom - are so common they’re often dismissed as simply part of growing up…