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·September 23, 2015·3 min read

Exergaming Improves Mental and Physical Fitness in Children with Autism

A new study reports that games used for exercising, such as Makoto arena, can help improve both the physical and mental health of children with autism.

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·September 21, 2015·4 min read

Unemployment Takes its Toll on Young People’s Mental Health

A new study reports greater vulnerability to mental health problems and higher rates of substance abuse in unemployed young adults.

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·September 17, 2015·5 min read

Healthy Eating May Prevent Depression

According to a new study, eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts can help reduce the risk of developing depression.

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·September 8, 2015·3 min read

Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia Linked to Poor Clinical Outcomes

A new study reports on a link between adverse clinical outcomes and negative symptoms experienced by people with schizophrenia.

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·September 2, 2015·4 min read

People with Intellectual Disabilities Inappropriately Prescribed Antipsychotics

A new study reports many people with intellectual disabilities are being prescribed antipsychotic medications even though they have no record of mental illness.

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·August 28, 2015·5 min read

Oxytocin Delivering Nasal Device to Treat Mental Illness

Researchers have developed a new intranasal device that delivers oxytocin directly to the brain.

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·August 26, 2015·4 min read

Automated Speech Analysis Program Can Identify People at Risk for Psychosis

Computerized speech analysis provides a more accurate classification than clinical ratings for teens at risk of developing psychosis, a new study reports.

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·August 25, 2015·3 min read

Potential Link Between Throat Microbiomes and Schizophrenia

Researchers discover an association between microbes, such as lactic-acid bacteria and schizophrenia.

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·August 21, 2015·3 min read

Lingering Physical and Mental Health Issues for Spouses of Stroke Survivors

A new study reports spouses and caregivers of stroke survivors have an increased risk of physical and mental health problems that may continue for years after their partner's stroke.

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·August 20, 2015·3 min read

Link Between High Childhood IQ and Bipolar Disorder Discovered

Higher performance on intelligence tests as a child could is linked to a higher risk for developing bipolar disorder as an adult, a new study reports.