Does a diagnosis of severe physical illness elevate suicide risk?
Does a diagnosis of severe physical illness elevate suicide risk? Being diagnosed with a severe physical health condition is a psychological blow. We know that it can lead to serious…
Children of Overprotective Parents Tend to Live Less
Children of Overprotective Parents Tend to Live Less Summary: Males who had overprotective fathers have a 12% higher risk of dying before the age of 80. Women with overprotective fathers are…
Suicide and Self-Harm
Suicide and Self-Harm If you or a loved one are thinking about suicide, remember that you are NOT alone and help is available. As the second leading cause of death…
Mindfulness – The 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 technique
Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we are doing, and not overwhelmed of what is happening around us. While mindfulness is…
Why Do We Remember Emotional Events Better Than Non-emotional Ones?
Why Do We Remember Emotional Events Better Than Non-emotional Ones? Summary: Researchers identified a mechanism within the brain that tags information with emotional association for enhanced memory. High-frequency brain waves in…
Ways to spend time alone
Ways to spend time alone Mood-boosting things if you are spending Christmas alone. Whether it's by choice or circumstance, it's important to try and ease loneliness and focus on the…
Delineating ADHD and bipolar disorder: A comparison of clinical profiles in adult women
Delineating ADHD and bipolar disorder: A comparison of clinical profiles in adult women Disentangling ADHD and Bipolar Disorder in adult women By Georgia Kydoniea and Stella Spyridi Abstract: Objective: Overlapping symptoms…
How Trauma Changes the Brain
How Trauma Changes the Brain Summary: Researchers discover changes to the brain’s salience network occur when a person experiences trauma. Source: University of Rochester Exposure to trauma can be life-changing—and researchers are…
ADHD: women “mask’ symptoms but more are coming forward
ADHD: women "mask' symptoms but more are coming forward A nurse diagnosed with ADHD three years ago is using her experiences to help other people manage the condition. Victoria George…
