Author Archives: JmaC

Brain Imaging Predicts Psychotherapy Success in Patients with Social Anxiety Disorder

Posted on July 6, 2016 by JmaC

February 1, 2013 • Science Update Treatment for social anxiety disorder or social phobia has entered the personalized medicine arena—brain imaging can provide neuromarkers to predict whether traditional options such as cognitive behavioral therapy will work for a particular patient, … Continue reading →

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Pilot Study Will Test New Treatment to Reduce Self-Harm in Borderline Personality Disorder

Posted on July 6, 2016 by JmaC

NIMH recently funded Kim Gratz, Ph.D., University of Mississippi Medical Center, and colleagues to continue to test a new group therapy to help women with borderline personality disorder reduce self-harm behaviors and to improve functioning. Borderline personality disorder is a … Continue reading →

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Coordinated Treatment Approach Improves Anxiety Symptoms

Posted on July 6, 2016 by JmaC

A coordinated, multi-component treatment approach was more effective in treating anxiety disorders than usual care found in primary care settings, according to an NIMH-funded study published May 19, 2010, in a special issue of the Journal of the American Medical … Continue reading →

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A BRIGHT Technological Future for Mental Health Trials

Posted on July 6, 2016 by JmaC

The BRIGHTEN study February 19, 2016 • Science Update Playing games, watching movies, and paying bills through smartphones and tablets has become commonplace. Americans are used to doing almost everything through the technology in their pockets. Is mobile mental health … Continue reading →

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Studies Refine Understanding of Treatments for Bipolar Disorder

Posted on July 6, 2016 by JmaC

Two new studies provide additional details on best practices for treating people with bipolar disorder, a sometimes debilitating illness marked by severe mood swings between depression and mania. The two studies are part of the NIMH-funded Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program … Continue reading →

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Mood Disorders Predict Later Substance Abuse Problems Mania symptoms and bipolar disorder II more likely to lead to substance abuse than depression

Posted on July 6, 2016 by JmaC

anuary 9, 2008 • Science Update People with manic symptoms and bipolar disorder type II are at significant risk of later developing an alcohol abuse or dependence problem, a long-term study conducted in Switzerland confirms. The study was published in … Continue reading →

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Faster-Acting Medications for Bipolar Disorder’s Manic Phase May Be Feasible

Posted on July 6, 2016 by JmaC

New Research Pinpoints Potential Molecular Target in Brain Cells January 23, 2008 • Science Update Scientists may be able to develop faster-acting medications for the manic phase of bipolar disorder, new research shows. Current medications take several days to weeks … Continue reading →

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Self Discipline Positive Affirmations

Posted on July 6, 2016 by JmaC

Present Tense Affirmations I am disciplined I am in complete control of myself My willpower has the strength of steel I am dedicated to achieving my goals I relish the feeling of working through a difficult task My mind is … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow’s Antidepressants: Skip the Serotonin Boost?

Posted on July 6, 2016 by JmaC

Scientists Reverse Depression-Like Behaviors In Mice Without Raising Serotonin Levels February 14, 2008 • Science Update New research adds to evidence of potentially better molecular targets in the brain to treat depression and other mental disorders, according to NIMH-funded scientists. … Continue reading →

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We Shall Over Come

Posted on July 5, 2016 by JmaC

It’s a beautiful day and I’m inside. Scared. I don’t know how to get out of this repetition. I don’t know how to get out on my own. I drag myself down, down, down. Catch me I scream in silence. … Continue reading →

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