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Does The Impact Of Psychological Trauma Cross Generations?

In groups with high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), such as the survivors of the Nazi Death Camps, the adjustment problems of their children, the so-called “Second Generation”, have received attention by researchers. Studies suggested that some symptoms or personality traits associated with PTSD may be more common in the Second Generation than the […]

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New Study Sheds Light On How Anxiety Interferes With Brain Function

A new University of Colorado at Boulder study sheds light on the brain mechanisms that allow us to make choices and ultimately could be helpful in improving treatments for the millions of people who suffer from the effects of anxiety disorders. In the study, CU-Boulder psychology Professor Yuko Munakata and her research colleagues found that […]

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Mental Illness Makes A Significant Financial Impact On Canadian Employers And Economy

Mental illness is associated with more lost work days than any other chronic condition, costing the Canadian economy $51 billion annually in lost productivity. In the first study of its kind, researchers from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have calculated the actual cost of mental health leave and found that on average […]

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Hair Provides Proof Of The Link Between Chronic Stress And Heart Attack

Researchers at The University of Western Ontario have provided the first direct evidence using a biological marker to show chronic stress plays an important role in heart attacks. Stressors such as job, marital, and financial problems have been linked to the increased risk for developing cardiovascular disease, including heart attack – but there has not […]

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Addressing Negative Thoughts Most Effective In Fighting Loneliness

Changing how a person perceives and thinks about others was the most effective intervention for loneliness, a sweeping analysis of previous research has determined. The findings may help physicians and psychologists develop better treatments for loneliness, a known risk factor for heart disease and other health problems. The results were published in the journal Personality […]

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Adversity In Childhood Can Increase Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease In Adulthood

Early life adversity through poverty, social isolation, or abuse in childhood is linked to heightened reactivity, which can lead to heart disease later on, a leading expert on stress and disease said Saturday. “Many diseases first diagnosed in mid-life can be traced back to childhood,” Karen A. Matthews, PhD, said at the 118th Annual Convention […]

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