ADHD, Conduct Disorder and Smoking Most Strongly Related to Dropping out of High School Jul 28, 2010
The disorders included specific phobias (like fear of water), social phobia (fear of people), post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and depression. But more predictive of dropping out than all other mental-health disorders except ADHD and conduct disorder was tobacco use. (Science Daily)
How Do You Treat Rabbit Phobia? Jul 22, 2010
Recently, however, psychologists have shown that most animal phobias can be overcome in a ... In most cases, animal phobias emerge before age 11, with women overrepresented by 3 to 1 ... Research suggests that animal phobias can develop in one of three ways: personal trauma, vicarious traumatic experience, and simply hearing that the creature is dangerous. (Slate)
How CNN.com handles user comments Jul 20, 2010
Our Health unit recently published a story about phobias that referenced actress Salma Hayek's fear of snakes and with a fear of vomit. It's an interesting story and dozens of people jumped in to discuss their fears of sharks, heights, crowds, blood and even wet paper. (CNN -- Tech)
Early Pot Smoking, Depression May Be Linked Jul 8, 2010
The connection remained when the researchers accounted for a number of other factors, including participants' self-reported recent marijuana use, smoking and drinking habits, and history of mental health problems like phobias and anxiety. The strength of the marijuana-depression link did weaken, however, when the investigators factored in childhood conduct problems -- like skipping school, getting into fights and shoplifting. (MEDLINEplus)
Depressed? Fish oil might help Jul 2, 2010
Patients with anxiety disorders - such as generalized anxiety, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder and panic disorder - did not do better on fish oil. Taking anti-depressants, or not taking them, did not affect the results. (MSNBC -- Health)
Virtual reality game helps agoraphobics step outside their comfort zone Jun 26, 2010
Virtual reality therapy was a less confronting way for patients to face their phobias, he said. Computer-generated graphics are beamed into a head-mounted display which is worn by the patient. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Brave Brains: Neural Mechanisms of Courage Uncovered in Study of Fear of Snakes Jun 24, 2010
24, 2008) Researchers have unlocked new evidence that could help them get to the bottom of our most common phobias and their causes. Hundreds of thousands of people count snakes and spiders among their fears. (Science Daily)
What's your big fear? Jun 17, 2010
Phobias typically develop in childhood around age 7, but they can emerge at any time, experts say ... Phobias are very treatable, but most people with phobias never get help ... As with other mental conditions, experts believe phobias arise from a mixture of environmental and genetic factors, but there is no specific formula to determine who will have one and who won't. (CNN -- Health)
'2 Girls; 1 Show': Cute and just a bit chilling Jun 11, 2010
Hanawalt may be exploring modern phobias - car accidents, plane crashes and the like - but Udesen continues to portray psycho killers and their victims. She says part of the fun is mingling the dark with the humor, taking those traditionally "boys club" elements and casting them in a more feminine light. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Still shrill at whistle stop Jun 4, 2010
Not so many years ago, it was a community dealing with a litany of wink, wink unusual phobias, and I extended a helping hand in overcoming them ... I thought these phobias were cured. (Boston Globe)
Intelligent Therapies With Virtual Reality for the Psychological Treatment of Patients Suffering from Fibromyalgia May 25, 2010
30, 2009) Nervous drivers are being helped to overcome their road phobias by donning Cyclops-style goggles that transport them to a three-dimensional virtual world. Researchers have recruited volunteers with a. (Science Daily)
Watch Glenn Closes Brilliant PSA May 22, 2010
The illnesses include depression, bipolar disease, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, post-partum mood disorders, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, and personality disorders. For this weeks CBS Doc Dot Com, I discussed the stigmatization of mental illness with Wendy Brennan, executive director of NAMI-NYC Metro. (CBS News -- Health)
Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Pho... May 8, 2010
Despite how widespread social phobias are, the causes of social anxiety disorder remain unclear ... While a family history of social anxiety could indicate the disorder is biologically inherited, it is also possible that family dynamics and attitudes towards social activities are what actually increase the risk of social phobias ... Brain imaging studies of social anxiety indicate people with social phobias have overly active amygdala. (Suite101.com)
Survivors of Childhood Cancers Four Times More Likely to Develop Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder May 7, 2010
Affected survivors reported symptoms such as increased arousal, phobias, startling easily, being hyper vigilant, avoidance of reminders of their cancer diagnosis and treatment, being on edge and suffering extreme anxiety. They also reported that the symptoms kept them from functioning normally. (Science Daily)
Planners lack power and government leadership May 6, 2010
Similarly, the yellow-peril phobias that have turned a population prediction of 36 million by 2050 into a sinister policy statement say more about us than the continent. Well managed, Sydney can cope easily with 7 million. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Social Anxiety Disorder: More than ... May 4, 2010
It is more common for social anxiety disorder to apply to multiple social events than a single situation, but cases of social phobias only in a single situation do occur ... Consequences of Social Phobias. (Suite101.com)
Tapping Away Desire for Those Favorite Foods and Snacks Apr 27, 2010
Psychological acupuncture, also known as the emotional freedom technique (EFT), has also been used to manage clinical issues such as post traumatic stress disorder, phobias and addictions. The results of the study will be presented at the International Congress of Applied Psychology in Melbourne in July. (Science Daily)
Extinguishing Fear Apr 23, 2010
Although questions remain, Phelps and her colleagues hope their work will eventually help people with debilitating phobias or perhaps even post-traumatic disorder. If your institution has site license access, enter. (Scientific American)
Benefits of Yoga Nidra on Psycholog... Apr 10, 2010
Mental health problems such as insomnia, anxiety and phobias can be treated with exercise without effort ... Phobias Can Be Eliminated in Yoga Nidra ... People who experience phobias may understand their phobia rationally however cannot overcome their fears. (Suite101.com)
How long will Thrashers continue to circle the same sand dunes in Desert of Mediocrity? Apr 10, 2010
So, the result is due to their phobias and shortcomings, they stay together, keeping the marriage intact. It s quite remarkable. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Updated: Season over for Antropov, Kubina, White Apr 9, 2010
So, the two of them stick it out, trying to make the best of their shortcomings and phobias. Shaking my head. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Crisis Explained Through a Person's... Apr 3, 2010
Other times he/she may have compulsive behaviour, nightmares, irrational fears, phobias, and sometimes experience auditory or visual hallucinations. A physician needs to be consulted, in like manner as the symptoms from previous worry signs of physical and mental states. (Suite101.com)
How to Cope With Fear & Overcome An... Apr 1, 2010
While a certain amount of both fear and anxiety is helpful for keeping oneself safe there are many people whose lives are completely at the mercy of extreme anxiety symptoms and disorders such as panic attacks, phobias and health or social anxiety. There is certainly much evidence to support the use of various medications and forms of psychotherapy (e. (Suite101.com)
Therapy Via Teleconference? Professor Studies Remote Psychotherapy Mar 25, 2010
While Dr. Guay says teletherapy can't be used for all types of rehabilitation, it would lend itself well to the treatment of depression, phobias and eating disorders. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)
Fearless Fish Forget Their Phobias Mar 24, 2010
Nevertheless, one day, our irrational phobias could become a thing of the past ... 24, 2008) Researchers have unlocked new evidence that could help them get to the bottom of our most common phobias and their causes ... 30, 2009) Nervous drivers are being helped to overcome their road phobias by donning Cyclops-style goggles that transport them to a three-dimensional virtual world. (Science Daily)
Can Eating Too Healthy Actually Kill You? Mar 24, 2010
Orthorexia is an obsessive-compulsive disorder that creates severe phobias about eating impure, unhealthy food. Most experts still think orthorexia is part of , an eating disorder whose sufferers obsess about the amount of food they eat and their body weight, rather than an independent disorder. (ABC News)
Now, a jab to cure phobias Mar 24, 2010
Jab that can cure phobias may soon be a reality - Health - Health & Fitness - Life - The Times of India ... Jab that can cure phobias may soon be a reality ... For reprint rights: Researchers at the University of Hiroshima in Japan have found a way to switch off a fear centre in the brain, a finding that could make cure for phobias a reality. (India Times, India)
Clomipramine in Dogs Mar 12, 2010
However, clomipramine is also used to treat canine obsessive-compulsive disorders, anxiety produced by phobias, and aggression. Although it is not approved by the FDA to treat disorders other than canine separation anxiety, it is widely accepted as useful for treating conditions in which an anxiolytic (anxiety-relieving) medication is needed. (Suite101.com)
US currency soon to be radically altered Mar 6, 2010
Your phobias are showing Bob. Others have well defended the civil rights of many in previous posts so I will not repeat it but Bob why dont you try being blind or in a wheelchair for a month or two and maybe you ll understand. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Group learns how to handle anxieties of life Feb 22, 2010
He works with patients who have everything from specific phobias of snakes or spiders to post traumatic stress disorder resulting from traumatic life events. He believes Americans are very anxious these days. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
February is National Children's Dental Health Month Feb 12, 2010
Because of this he says they have gotten along well and have had few cavities in their life and less phobias about dental visits. Even up to ages five to six, Stenquist said children will not have the dexterity to clean teeth well enough and parents should finish off the brushing for their child. (California Democrat, MO)
Frank Rich and the State of Liberal Commentary Feb 9, 2010
It is commonplace for liberals and leftists to avoid refuting conservative arguments and just dismiss the conservative with one of seven epithets: "Racist," "Bigoted," "Sexist," "Intolerant," and the three phobias: "Homophobic," Xenophobic," "Islamaphobic. " Such ad hominem dismissals of conservatives and their arguments testify to the shallowness of those using these terms, meaning, unfortunately, most mainstream commentators and spokesmen on the left. The fact is that epithets substitute for... (Townhall.com)
Best friend or enemy? The mother-daughter relationship Feb 4, 2010
Ive seen, heard, diagnosed, and treated just about everything: infant malnutrition, depression, phobias, panic attacks from weight gain, addictions, and more. My work is not limited to a traditional office setting either. (MSNBC -- Health)
Brain Scientists Extend Map of Fear Memory Formation Jan 29, 2010
The discovery could help improve diagnosis and treatment for anxiety disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder and phobias. The results are published online this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (Science Daily)
Opinion: Obama rallies scared party Jan 29, 2010
Phobias grow from fears often based on reality, and the natural inclination is to avoid what could otherwise be a harmless situation. The midterm are no longer a harmless occurrence and the paranoia in the House and Senate cloakroom is unlike any I have seen in recent years. (CNN -- US)
lives in fear of your Danish Jan 28, 2010
Phobias: New Research on How to Fix Irrational Fears - TIME ... Why Overcoming Phobias Can Be So Daunting ... Weird as it sounds, phobias are not that unusual. (Harper's Magazine)
Parents Should Use Toothpastes That Contain Fluoride With a Minimum Concentration of 1,000 Parts Per Million, Study Suggests Jan 26, 2010
Drilling is one of the top dental phobias and puts thousands of people off. . (Science Daily)
The fear factor: What is it that frightens you? Jan 20, 2010
Phobias come in all shapes and sizes ... Stacy Innerst/Post-Gazette Phobias include the fear of flying ... Patients with phobias like hers are said to have "specific phobias." This category of phobias includes irrational, life-altering fears of single things like dogs, snakes, blood, needles, or thunder and lightning. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Partnered in the struggle for a place to call home Jan 19, 2010
It s something that you can t necessarily get with another person, especially people with social anxieties and phobias and people who have a hard time interacting with others. Different breeds have stayed at Stapleton House, most of them from All Dog Rescue, a Natick-based volunteer group that places abandoned dogs in foster homes. (Boston Globe)
How does exercise affect depression, anxiety? Jan 15, 2010
There are many types of anxiety disorders that include panic, obsessive compulsive, post traumatic stress, social anxiety, specific phobias and generalized anxiety. Treatment for disorders usually are medication, psychotherapy and relaxation therapy. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Animal behavioral studies can mimic human behavior Jan 15, 2010
The findings may help researchers develop new clinical strategies to treat humans with anxiety disorders, such as phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ... Exposure therapy is often used for the treatment of anxiety, phobias and PTSD.. (EurekAlert!)
The new couch Jan 10, 2010
Clients with social phobias may even find the telemedicine option initially more comfortable. By using the screening information, the session can focus on symptoms the client is dealing with. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
