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News from the world of Psychology
People more empathetic to their own race
July 03, 2009 BEIJING, Jul 3, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) -- A bystander feels more empathy for someone in pain when that person is in the same social group, researchers in China said.
New PTSD program answers need for comprehensive treatment
July 02, 2009 Jul 02, 2009 (DEFENSE DEPARTMENT DOCUMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS/ContentWorks via COMTEX) -- 7/1/2009 - LANDSTUHL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Germany (AFNS) -- Symptoms of combat stress and post-traumatic stress disorder for wounded warriors include continual nightmares, avoidance behaviors, denial, grief, anger and fear.
TV ads make children choose more junk foods
July 01, 2009 LOS ANGELES, Jul 01, 2009 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Influenced by TV ads, children tend to choose more junk food, increasing the risk of weight gain, a new study suggests.
Surprising number of teens think they'll die young
June 29, 2009 CHICAGO - A surprising number of teenagers - nearly 15 percent - think they're going to die young, leading many to drug use, suicide attempts and other unsafe behavior, new research suggests.
Study: Women look away more from abnormal babies
June 24, 2009 WASHINGTON - Puzzling new research suggests women have a harder time than men looking at babies with facial birth defects. It's a surprise finding. Psychiatrists from the Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital, who were studying perceptions of beauty, had expected women to spend more time than men cooing over pictures of extra-cute...
Psychologists converge to study happiness
June 21, 2009 Jun. 21--After months of gloomy economic news, Philadelphia has been, at least for a few days, the worldwide epicenter of a certain kind of positive thinking.
Author urges parents to talk openly to teens about sex
June 21, 2009 Jun. 21--The way parents respond when they learn their teen is having sex can open up important conversations or shut down communication at a critical time in a child's life, says clinical psychologist Maureen Lyon.
Parents soothing OCD child may not help
June 19, 2009 GAINESVILLE, Fla., Jun 19, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) -- For a child with obsessive-compulsive disorder, soothing anxiety or helping with OCD behaviors could lead to more severe symptoms, U.S. researchers said.
Rep. Patrick Kennedy again receiving treatment
June 12, 2009 WASHINGTON - Rep. Patrick Kennedy, who has struggled with depression, alcoholism and addiction for much of his life, said Friday that he has checked into a medical facility for treatment.
Sleep can moderate emotional experiences
June 12, 2009 SEATTLE, Jun 12, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) -- The sleeping brain evaluates which emotional experiences should be remembered, U.S. researchers said.
Pediatricians take on bullies, dating violence
June 11, 2009 CHICAGO - The American Academy of Pediatrics wants doctors to take an active role in preventing bullying in schools and violence among dating teenagers.
Nightmares may be suicide risk factor
June 10, 2009 SEATTLE, Jun 10, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) -- Severe nightmares have been independently associated with elevated suicidal symptoms, U.S. researchers said.
Autism help lacking, study says
June 09, 2009 Public services for Virginians with autism suffer from poor organization and limited resources and fail to offer help early enough. Many school systems also are unable to meet the needs of their autistic students, according to a report released yesterday by the General Assembly's lead audit review agency.
US weighs approval of psychiatric drugs for kids
June 05, 2009 WASHINGTON - Three blockbuster psychiatric drugs currently approved for adults also appear to work in adolescents, though U.S. government health officials have concerns about exposing younger patients to the drugs' side effects.
