Young moms more likely to have kids with ADHD
While there is a clear genetic link between young mothers and ADHD in their children, the association is not necessarily causal.... Read More...
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Teens taking oral contraceptives may be at increased risk for depressive symptoms
No association was found between oral contraceptive use and depressive symptom severity in females aged 16 to 25. However, 16-year-olds who take the pill reported higher depressive symptom severity than their peers who did not use oral birth control.... Read More...
Three separate studies reveal trends for eating disorders in the U.S
The findings of three new studies reveal only 50% of those with eating disorders seek help for their condition. Certain demographics are less likely to seek help. Those with eating disorders have a 5-6 times higher risk of suicide attempts.... Read More...
Many psychiatric disorders have heightened impulsivity
The largest delay discounting effects were found to be associated with bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and schizophrenia. The image is in the public domain.... Read More...
Increased risk of psychiatric disorders in children with inflammatory bowel disease
Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk of being diagnosed with a mental health problem. The risk of being diagnosed with a psychiatric condition is 1.6 times higher for those with IBD than the general population. IBD is associated with an increased risk of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and ASD diagnosis. Researchers report there is also an increased risk of suicidal thoughts when the child reaches adulthood. The risk of being diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder was highest during the first year of IBD diagnosis, especially in children diagnosed with the condition before the age of 6.... Read More...
Teenage eating disorders linked to early childhood eating habits
Children who are picky eaters are at an increased risk of developing anorexia during their teen years. Those who overeat as children are at higher risk of binge eating disorders. Persistent undereating during childhood increased the risk of developing anorexia in teen years by 6% for girls. ... Read More...
Study casts doubt on evidence for ‘gold standard’ psychological treatments
Researchers question the statistical evidence behind psychiatric therapies considered to be empirically supported treatments by the APA. ... Read More...
Early warning signs of eating disorder revealed
A new study reveals several biomarkers for eating disorders that are apparent two years prior to diagnosis. ... Read More...
These neurons affect how much you do, or don’t, want to eat
Neurons in the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BNST) appear to regulate food intake. The neurons appear to form part of a network that controls appetite loss in mice.... Read More...
Is ‘clean eating’ just dirty rhetoric?
The fad of clean eating diets may increase the risk of eating disorders. Additionally, researchers report those who practise 'clean eating' often feel morally superior to those who don't.... Read More...
When does clean eating become an unhealthy obsession? New findings on who is at risk
Orthorexia Nervosa, an eating disorder associated with a pathological obsession with healthy eating, has been associated with OCD traits, poor body image, preoccupation with personal appearance and a prior history of eating disorders. Researchers report those who practise vegetarianism or veganism are at an increased risk of developing orthorexia.... Read More...
Prior eating disorders linked to long-term depression risk for mothers
Women who suffered from eating disorders are at increased risk of developing depression during pregnancy and up until 18 years after the birth of their child.... Read More...