A study of nurses found that those who had both diabetes and depression had a much higher risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease, compared to those who had only one, or neither.
Treating children or adolescents with conduct disorder tends to be more effective when the treatment involves parents or other caregivers.
It was hoped that a medication normally given to Alzheimer’s disease patients might help people with delirium, but a study found that it made the delirium worse.
Is The King’s Speech, the movie chronicling the relationship between England’s King George VI and his speech therapist, an accurate portrayal of stuttering?
Preliminary research suggests there may be a connection between smoking and increased risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
Dr. Michael Miller, editor in chief of the Harvard Mental Health Letter, discusses research into traumatic brain injury, which has similarities to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis but is distinct from it.
Millions of people suffer from insomnia, and it often accompanies a psychiatric disorder. Cognitive behavioral therapy is recommended over medication for treating chronic insomnia.
Motivational interviewing is a conversational, nonjudgmental form of therapy that uses the patient’s own desire to change to facilitate and encourage progress in dealing with weight issues, smoking, drinking, or other substance abuse.
A study of adolescents with anorexia found that those who participated in therapy that involves other family members had higher rates of remission than those who received individual therapy.
An analysis of dozens of longitudinal studies bolsters the belief that strong social relationships contribute to longevity.