Some people use the terms psychology and psychiatry interchangeably, however, these two concepts refer to different fields of study and of practice.
Date Posted: September 18, 2015
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Tired parents are often told that night waking is part of toddlerhood, and that it will soon pass on its own, but this is not the case for everyone. Recent studies show that serious sleep disorders in young children can have long-term consequences.
Sep 18
Categories: Child Development, Developmental Disorders (Autism, Aspergers, etc.), ...
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'ASD that goes unrecognised and untreated until the child is older than six may negatively affect their long-term prognosis,' Dr Miodovnik said.
Sep 17
Categories: Autism spectrum disorders, Child Development, Developmental Disorders ...
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Eating disorders in males may not always resemble the typical pattern of efforts to slim down as observed in women’s disordered eating behavior. Cultural pressures and gender norms may give rise to different symptoms.
Sep 17
Categories: Eating Disorders, Men's Issues
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The World Health Organization (2012) states that a key barrier to increasing mental health services is a lack of public health leadership.
Sep 16
Categories: Mental Health in Asia
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"The plain truth is on numerous occasions we have seen ADHD symptoms disappear without medication. Public education regarding a healthy diet pattern and lifestyle to prevent or control ADHD may have greater long-term success," says Dr. Rosemond.
Sep 16
Categories: Child Development, Developmental Disorders (Autism, Aspergers, etc.), ...
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New research shows that nostalgia does more than make people feel good. It also motivates people. More specifically, nostalgia inspires individuals to strive to improve their social lives.
Sep 16
Categories: Friendships, Relationships & Marriage
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Experts have expressed concern about the severe shortage of mental health professionals in Hong Kong public hospitals after a mother suffering from depression jumped to her death with her 10-year-old son yesterday.
Sep 15
Categories: Mental Health in Asia
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That increasingly common end-of-day feeling: of physically leaving the office, only for it to tag along home. Thanks largely to technology, our availability - to clients, bosses and co-workers - extends into our evenings, weekends and even holidays.
Sep 15
Categories: Stress Management, Workplace Issues
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Not even close to every person who faces challenges or lives with severe depression commits suicide. Some people are more vulnerable than others.
Sep 14
Categories: Suicide Prevention
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Do you get overwhelmed by your emotions? You might be going about your day, and suddenly, an interaction sparks a strong feeling. Your fight, flight or freeze response kicks in. Your heart starts pounding, your muscles tense and your breath becomes ...
Sep 14
Categories: Anger Management, Anxiety, Caregiver Issues / Stress, Depression, ...
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The need to be constantly available and respond 24/7 on social media accounts can cause depression, anxiety and decrease sleep quality for teenagers says a study presented at a British Psychological Society conference in Manchester.
Sep 12
Categories: Anxiety, Depression
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Treating depressed individuals and figuring out who will and won’t respond to antidepressants is mostly trial and error, but a new study may shed some light on predicting the response of a group of depressed individuals age 60 and older.
Sep 11
Categories: Depression, Post Partum Depression
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"I really did not feel like I fitted the box." New research indicates the need for postnatal support that encompasses all mental health issues, not only postnatal depression.
Sep 11
Categories: Complex PTSD, Mental Health in Asia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ...
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Watching toddlers pinch, hit and bite each other doesn't fill you with confidence about human nature. But there's no need to be down about it – the little devils don't yet have the self-control to manage their anger and frustration, that's all. ...
Sep 10
Categories: Aggression & Violence, Child and/or Adolescent Issues, Child ...
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The effects of parenthood on mental health are complex, but a new study published in Health Sociology Review reveals a different angle to the relationship: how a person's mental health at 16 influences whether or not he or she becomes a parent, as ...
Sep 10
Categories: Mental Health in Asia, Oppositional & Defiant Behavior in ...
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