Ambidextria Could Be Linked to Behavior Problems
A new study links being ambidextrous with mental health and behavioral problems.
A new study links being ambidextrous with mental health and behavioral problems.
Getting Enough Sleep is Good for Teens Mental Health
Getting enough sleep could be key for teens mental health.
Getting enough sleep could be key for teens mental health.
New Theories on Autistic Children and Their Brains
Science has long proven that autism is some type of developmental disorder in the brain-- but there's never been a definitive answe for its cause.
Science has long proven that autism is some type of developmental disorder in the brain-- but there's never been a definitive answe for its cause.
Older Women are More Likely to Give Birth to Autistic Children
The risk for autism appears to increase as women wait longer to have their babies.
The risk for autism appears to increase as women wait longer to have their babies.
PTSD Dogs
This is Venuto. He is opening doors for veterans.
This is Venuto. He is opening doors for veterans.
A Medical Journal Retracts a Study Saying Vaccines Cause Autism
A medical journal formally retracted a paper that linked the MMR vaccine with autism.
A medical journal formally retracted a paper that linked the MMR vaccine with autism.
Only 50% of Kids Receive Treatment for Mental Disorders
Only about half of kids and teens with common mental disorders receive professional treatment.
Only about half of kids and teens with common mental disorders receive professional treatment.
Only 8% of Highschoolers Get Enough Sleep
A combination of schoolwork, homework, sports, and after-school jobs leaves many teenagers exhausted.
A combination of schoolwork, homework, sports, and after-school jobs leaves many teenagers exhausted.
Over 50% of Children With Mental Disorders Get Help
Just over half of children with mental health disorders seek professional help.
Just over half of children with mental health disorders seek professional help.
ADHD Cases Could Be Caused by Smoking and Lead
Doctors estimate cases of ADHD could be cut by more than a third- by eliminating kids' exposure to cigarettes and lead.
Doctors estimate cases of ADHD could be cut by more than a third- by eliminating kids' exposure to cigarettes and lead.
PTSD: Troops Home and In Need of Jobs
A special program is helping troops returned from the war, even those with PTSD, find jobs.
A special program is helping troops returned from the war, even those with PTSD, find jobs.
Musical Medicine
Fascinating new research that shows music can literally repair the brain.
Fascinating new research that shows music can literally repair the brain.
Teen Drivers and PTSD
A doctor who interviewed the teen driver involved in a car accident that killed his passenger likely has a form of Post traumatic stress disorder.
A doctor who interviewed the teen driver involved in a car accident that killed his passenger likely has a form of Post traumatic stress disorder.
Popular Drugs Could Cause Weight Gain in Children
A study finds popular psychiatric drugs can cause rapid weight gain in children.
A study finds popular psychiatric drugs can cause rapid weight gain in children.
Creativity MRI
Scientists can now unravel what makes us creative by examining MRI¿s.
Scientists can now unravel what makes us creative by examining MRI¿s.
Teens With ADHD Are More Likely to be Addicted to the Web
Teens who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivty disorder (ADHD) may be more likely to become addicted to the internet.
Teens who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivty disorder (ADHD) may be more likely to become addicted to the internet.
Adderall Can Decrease Your Diet
A popular ADHD drug is not only addictive, it also kills your appetite.
A popular ADHD drug is not only addictive, it also kills your appetite.
College Adderall: Is It Getting Out of Control?
A college student shares how she saw her friend's adderall abuse spin out of control.
A college student shares how she saw her friend's adderall abuse spin out of control.
8 Million People Considered Suicide Lat Year In the US
A survey finds 8 million adults in the US seriously considered suicide last year.
A survey finds 8 million adults in the US seriously considered suicide last year.
An Area of the Brain May Be Responsible for ADHD
A new study identifies an area of the brain that may be at the root of ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
A new study identifies an area of the brain that may be at the root of ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
