Psychology / Psychiatry Stories
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Preventing Anorexia Relapse May Begin With Faster Weight Gain
Faster weight gain during a structured inpatient program is both effective and will not lead to refeeding complications for anorexia nervosa patients. -
What Puts A Soldier At Higher Risk Of Suicide?
Enlisted soldiers more likely to attempt suicide include women, soldiers who had entered the Army at age 25 or older, those who had not finished high school, and those currently 29 or younger: new... -
6 Experiences That Can Actually Change Your Personality
Your personality may not be as fixed as you think. -
Your Porn 'Addiction' Probably Isn't A Real Thing: Study
When self-described porn addicts view sexual images, their brains respond in a way that is atypical for addiction. -
When Inflammation Occurs In The Brain, Suicidal Thoughts May Result
Cytokines, known to promote inflammation, are increased in the bodies and brains of people who are contemplating or have attempted suicide. -
This Video Game Shows What It’s Like To Suffer From Psychosis [VIDEO]
Ninja Theory is pushing the boundaries of video gaming by creating a game that shows what it’s like to have mental illness. -
The Underreported Sexual Abuse Of Boys
People associate childhood sexual abuse with girls yet boys suffer as well and their unwanted experiences have long-term effects, including depression and anxiety. -
What It Really Means To Be Psychotic, According To Science
“Psycho” is a complicated term that shouldn’t be used to label everyone with a mental illness. -
Female Psychopaths Process Morality Differently Than Male Ones: Study
Female psychopaths process moral judgment differently than male psychopaths, helping researchers better understand the disorder. -
Nutritional Psychiatry Emphasizes Diet, Not Drugs, To Treat Mental Illness
A balanced diet is as important to psychiatry as it is to cardiology, say scientists seeking to use diet and nutrition to prevent and treat mental illnesses. -
Childlike Curiosity And The Duggar Family's Psychiatric Dilemma
The Duggars defend their son against child abuse claims, but some experts disagree. -
Chronic Stress Is Killing People In Poverty: CDC Report
Poverty isn't as much a lifestyle as it is a congenital disease, and new data suggests many are still stricken.
