A small study into political psychology found that those who considered themselves politically liberal responded differently to a stimulus test than did those who considered themselves conservative.
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A study comparing several forms of treatment for cocaine addiction found that while all treatments resulted in decreased drug use, those that focused on changing behavior were more successful.
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What would people with Raynaud’s syndrome use to decrease swelling from an acute injury, since they are not able to use ice?
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People with bipolar disorder who maintain long-term lithium therapy may gain some protection against developing dementia.
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Several types of psychosocial therapy for bipolar disorder have had success when used in conjunction with medications, but full recovery is still a lengthy and difficult process.
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Studies of borderline personality disorder show success treating the condition with various types of therapy, while another study found that many of the more serious symptoms went away over time.
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I took Valtrex for shingles and I am on birth control. Does this make the birth control less effective?
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Researchers examining patients with spinal cord injuries found that those with the most severe physical impairments also had better overall states of mental health.
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Hearing voices is a common symptom of schizophrenia. While some patients find relief with antipsychotic drugs, other techinques under investigation include electrical stimulation, cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, and meditation.
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What type of doctor is the best to diagnose fibromyalgia? Can your primary doctor or would a specialist be a better choice?
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