January 9, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
Researchers may be one step closer to a biological cause for postpartum depression. A study using mice may show why some women develop postpartum depression and others don't.
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January 2, 2018
by Patricia Tomasi
New research has come to light examining the mental health effects of early puberty in girls into adulthood. A new study has revealed that girls who start their period at age eight and ten rather than the median age of 12 are more likely to experience depression as an adult.
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December 29, 2017
by Patricia Tomasi
For the first time ever, the World Health Organization will be including Gaming Disorder in their updated International Classification of Diseases manual which may prompt the American Psychiatric Association to do the same in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
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December 18, 2017
by Patricia Tomasi
Selfie-taking is a phenomenon in its own right and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. However, some scientists and researchers think some selfie-takers may have a mental illness and they even have a name for it: Selfitis.
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December 12, 2017
by Patricia Tomasi
It's time to recognize sex addiction as a mental health disorder and improve the treatment of victims as well as perpetrators of sexual harassment. It's also important to recognize the underlying issues of sexual harassment including gender inequality, anxiety and depression and work towards improving the balance of power in all workplaces, not just in Hollywood, the newsroom, and on Capitol Hill.
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