By ALICE PARK It’s a well-established fact that women are at higher risk for depression than men, but that may soon change, says a psychiatrist at Emory University. When Dr. Boadie Dunlop began recruiting subjects for a depression study, he enlisted the help of local sports radio shows, and was…
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By Roger Walsh, PhD, M.D. Lifestyle changes – such as getting more exercise, time in nature, or helping others – can be as effective as drugs or counseling to treat an array of mental illnesses, according to a new paper published by the American Psychological Association. Multiple mental health conditions,…
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Behavioral Problems, Such As Depression And Aggression, Linked To Cortisol Levels
By Christopher Fisher, PhD Cortisol, the so-called stress hormone, seems to behave in contradictory ways in children. Some youngsters with behavioral problems have abnormally high levels of cortisol, while others with identical problems have abnormally low levels. Researchers at Concordia University and the Centre for Research in Human Development may…