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Study may offer answers for treating depression in alcoholics

A new study is offering a glimmer of hope to alcoholics who find it hard to remain sober because their abstinence is hounded by stubborn, difficult-to-treat depression.

What feeling well actually means

In the current issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics Giovanni fava (Italy) and Per Bech (Denmark) analyze the clinical meaning of feeling well, which is indicated by the Greek word of euthymia.

Psychoeducation may affect brain plasticity in bipolar disorder

An investigation in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics explores how psychoeducation may affect white matter plasticity in bipolar disorder.

Helping teens who self-harm and their families deal with shame and blame

Talking openly about blame and shame can benefit teens who self-harm, their families, and therapists, according to a new article.

Electrical forehead patch could treat chronic PTSD

An external patch worn during sleep that uses a 9-volt battery to send a weak current to stimulate nerves in the forehead shows promise in treating chronic PTSD.

Easily stressed teens have increased hypertension risk later in life

Being an easily stressed 18-year-old might predict high blood pressure later in life, according to a study following the health of 1.5 million Swedish men.

Restructuring affects staff well-being regardless of job cuts

Restructuring in organisations has a mainly negative effect on the welfare of employees regardless of whether there are job losses, according to a new study involving the University of East Anglia…

Technique helps predict likelihood of migraines in concussion patients

Researchers are using a mathematical tool to help determine which concussion patients will go on to suffer migraine headaches, according to a new study.

Technique helps predict likelihood of migraines in concussion patients

Researchers are using a mathematical tool to help determine which concussion patients will go on to suffer migraine headaches, according to a new study.

Targeting upper motor neurons to treat ALS

Scientists have demonstrated for the first time that it is possible to specifically modify gene expression in diseased upper motor neurons, brain cells that break down in ALS. The study provides evidence that lays a foundation for developing future gen…