Kids With ADHD More Likely to Abuse Drugs: Analysis

But researchers also found that medications used to treat disorder not part of increased risk

Visual Processes 'Critical for Sharp Mind'

Scientists say they have uncovered a basic process that may help explain why some people's thinking skills decline with age.

Research indicates as individuals begin to have difficulties interpreting simple images, their overall intelligence falls too.

10 Natural Depression Treatments

Being depressed can make you feel helpless. You're not. Along with therapy and sometimes medication, there's a lot you can do on your own to fight back. Changing your behavior -- your physical activity, lifestyle, and even your way of thinking -- are all natural depression treatments.

Hormones and Human Behavior...

Hormones and Human Behavior: I Secrete, Therefore I Am

Exposure Therapy: Facing and Managing Your Fears

One of the main components of treatment for panic disorder is exposure therapy. This is where you face a feared situation in order to overcome your anxiety. While many people choose to work with a therapist, some people successful set up self-guided exposure therapy and work through the steps, increasing their interaction with places, situations and people to build their tolerance. But, this is only one part of the exposure process. In order for exposure therapy to be successful, you must learn how to manage your fears while in that situation.

7 Ways to Communicate With Declining Elders

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Hypnosis May Help Improve Deep Sleep

Study finds that those highly suggestible to hypnosis can have deeper sleep after hypnotic suggestion

Early Schizophrenia Treatment...

Early Schizophrenia Treatment: Better Outcomes

8 Dimensions of Wellness for Schizophrenia

SAMHSA the government agency created the 8 Dimensions of Wellness Model adapted from Swarbrick, M. (2006). A Wellness Approach. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal, 29(4), 311–314.   The dimensions of wellness are linked to schizophrenia because when the 8 aspects of recovery take root in a person's life a better outcome is achieved. 

More Evidence Botox Works for Depression

A single injection of Botox, which is typically used to improve the appearance of facial wrinkles, may be an effective treatment for depression.

Investigators at the Hannover Medical School in Germany found that treating the facial muscles involved in emotion with Botox eases symptoms of depression.