MRIs link impaired brain activity to inability to regulate emotions in autism
Tantrums, irritability, self-injury, depression, anxiety. These symptoms are associated with autism, but they’re not considered core symptoms of the disorder. Researchers from the UNC School of Medicine are challenging this assertion. They have used functional MRI to show that - when it comes to the ability to regulate emotions - brain activity in autistic people is significantly different than brain activity in people without autism.
Date Posted: January 28, 2015
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More young people seek help for depression
SINGAPORE - Depression is hitting young people hard, and a growing number are choosing to seek help. The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) helped 600 people aged 20 to 29 last year, compared with 550 the year before. Similarly, the National University Hospital treated about 120 people aged 19 to 29 last year, up from 45 in 2013.
Date Posted: January 28, 2015
GOTo help Children with ADHD improve academic performance, combine medication and behavioral treatment
Academic problems are extremely common in children with ADHD and often the issue that leads to referral for an ADHD evaluation. Unfortunately, the significant academic struggles that many children with ADHD experience can undermine their long-term success in areas that extend far beyond formal schooling.
Date Posted: January 28, 2015
GOTestosterone helps to bind antidepressants in the brain
Female sex hormones have a strong effect on the psyche. This has been confirmed by numerous scientific studies and by phenomena such as the "baby blues", a bout of low mood following childbirth, or recurrent mood swings that occur prior to menstruation. However the male sex hormone testosterone also affects our mood and emotions, as well as our libido - and in a positive way.
Date Posted: January 27, 2015
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"Autisms" a More Appropriate Term than "Autism," Geneticists Say
There are so many different genetic forms of autism that using the singular term, autism, is misleading, researchers say. "We believe a better term to use is 'the autisms,' or 'the autism spectrum disorders' (that is, plural)," Dr. Stephen W. Scherer told Reuters Health by email. "There are many different forms of autism. In other words, autism is more of a collection of different disorders that have a common clinical manifestation."
Date Posted: January 27, 2015
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Techniques for a clear and happy mind
On an average day we have around 50,000 thoughts and 12,000 internal conversations. A busy mind can be detrimental to your happiness. It leads to clutter, mistakes being made and opportunities being lost, not to mention stressed individuals with a work/life balance out of whack.
Date Posted: January 27, 2015
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Psychology Happenings in Singapore 2014 (and 2015 too!!)
This is a list of the psychology-related events that were held in 2014. Make sure you stay tuned to the Conferences and Events page ...
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SGPsychStud
Dec 31
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