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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:57:50 +0100

Vets, Depression: Returning From War To Fight New Battle

When Lamont Christian returned from war, he often felt angry, afraid and unworthy. Years later, Christian found himself living in a homeless shelter, a sign that time had not healed his emotional wounds.

He went to the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System for help, and there, he learned the root of his problems: he was suffering from depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and anger management problems. Now, he wants others to learn from his experience.

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:50:42 -0600

Focus On Little Things That Make You Happier

Does economic news have you anxious and stressed? In 2009, focusing on the positive may be more important than ever, says life strategist Valorie Burton, author of How Did I Get So Busy?

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 10:42:01 -0600

Processing dopamine low in risk takers, drug abusers

For risk-takers and impulsive people, New Year's resolutions often include being more careful, spending more frugally and cutting back on dangerous behavior, such as drug use. But new research from Vanderbilt finds that these individuals--labeled as novelty seekers by psychologists--face an uphill battle in keeping their New Year's resolutions due to the way their brains process dopamine.

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:18:41 -0600

Transcendental meditation reduces student ADHD symptoms

The Transcendental Meditation technique may be an effective and safe non-pharmaceutical aid for treating ADHD, according to a promising new study published this month in the peer-reviewed online journal Current Issues in Education. People who are dissatisfied with medication start exploring meditation for ADHD treatment and for other conditions.

The pilot study followed a group of middle school students with ADHD who were meditating twice a day in school. After three months, researchers found over 50 percent reduction in stress and anxiety and improvements in ADHD symptoms.

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:30:57 -0600

Why Are So Many People Depressed?

Lately, more people are depressed than ever before. Statistics point out that diagnosable depression is common in the United States and internationally. Depression affects approximately 57.7 million American adults or about 26.2% of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year. Everyone will at some time in his or her life be affected by depression - their own or someone else's according to Australian Government statistics.

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 09:40:11 -0600