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Empathy comes naturally to children
When children see others in pain, their brains respond as if it were happening to them, U.S. researchers said on Friday.
MSNBC.com – Jul 11, 2008 1:17 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
When children see others in pain, their brains respond as if it were happening to them, U.S. researchers said on Friday.
MSNBC.com – Jul 11, 2008 1:17 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Gene sweep yields autism cluesHarvard researchers have discovered half a dozen new genes involved in autism that suggest the disorder strikes in a brain that can't properly form new connections.
MSNBC.com – Jul 10, 2008 11:23 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Panel: Epilepsy drugs tied to suicide risk
Drugs used by millions of Americans to treat epileptic seizures can cause increased risks of suicide, a government panel recommended Thursday.
MSNBC.com – Jul 10, 2008 10:42 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Drugs used by millions of Americans to treat epileptic seizures can cause increased risks of suicide, a government panel recommended Thursday.
MSNBC.com – Jul 10, 2008 10:42 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Barnardo's Response To The Review Of Child And Adolescent Mental Health Services, UK
Barnardo's submitted its response to the Department for Children, Schools and Families this week as part of the independently commissioned review of CAMHS. Barnardo's continues to be encouraged by CAMHS recent initiatives, which have helped to focus Government thinking on promoting emotional wellbeing and positive mental health.
Medical News Today – Jul 10, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Barnardo's submitted its response to the Department for Children, Schools and Families this week as part of the independently commissioned review of CAMHS. Barnardo's continues to be encouraged by CAMHS recent initiatives, which have helped to focus Government thinking on promoting emotional wellbeing and positive mental health.
Medical News Today – Jul 10, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
FDA panel sees suicide risks with epilepsy drugs
WASHINGTON - Drugs used by millions of Americans to treat epileptic seizures can cause increased risks of suicide, a government panel said Thursday.
Canoe.ca – Jul 10, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
WASHINGTON - Drugs used by millions of Americans to treat epileptic seizures can cause increased risks of suicide, a government panel said Thursday.
Canoe.ca – Jul 10, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Gelotophobia? It’s no laughing matterFrom the frontiers of mirth research, scholars offer these words of comfort: If you are mortified of dancing for fear of being the butt of jokes, don't worry, you are far from alone.
MSNBC.com – Jul 9, 2008 6:52 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Spain: 21st Congress Of The College Of Neuropsychopharmacology, Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2008
Neuropsychopharmacology and mental disorders: Bridging the gap between science and medicine The enormous burden and amount of suffering associated with mental disorders represent one of the biggest challenges for health care systems in Europe today. This challenge is marked by the immense scope and costs of mental disorders.
Medical News Today – Jul 9, 2008 1:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Neuropsychopharmacology and mental disorders: Bridging the gap between science and medicine The enormous burden and amount of suffering associated with mental disorders represent one of the biggest challenges for health care systems in Europe today. This challenge is marked by the immense scope and costs of mental disorders.
Medical News Today – Jul 9, 2008 1:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Fringe autism treatment could get federal studyPressured by desperate parents, government researchers are pushing to test an unproven treatment on autistic children, a move some scientists see as an unethical experiment in voodoo medicine.
MSNBC.com – Jul 8, 2008 10:42 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Julie Clark Joins Mental Health America As Vice President Of Healthcare Reform
Mental Health America announced that Julie Clark, an experienced public policy advocate and attorney, is joining the organization as its new Vice President of Healthcare Reform. Clark will lead Mental Health America's Healthcare Reform Department, which develops state initiatives and advocacy efforts to influence policies in the health, mental health and substance abuse areas. "Julie will be an outstanding addition to our team," said David Shern, Ph.D.
Medical News Today – Jul 8, 2008 8:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Mental Health America announced that Julie Clark, an experienced public policy advocate and attorney, is joining the organization as its new Vice President of Healthcare Reform. Clark will lead Mental Health America's Healthcare Reform Department, which develops state initiatives and advocacy efforts to influence policies in the health, mental health and substance abuse areas. "Julie will be an outstanding addition to our team," said David Shern, Ph.D.
Medical News Today – Jul 8, 2008 8:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Obama Addressed Health Exception For Abortion
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) in an interview last week with the Christian magazine Relevant said that "mental distress" should not qualify as a justification for "late-term" abortions, the AP/Google.com reports. In the interview, Obama said, "Now, I don't think that 'mental distress' qualifies as the health of the mother.
Medical News Today – Jul 8, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) in an interview last week with the Christian magazine Relevant said that "mental distress" should not qualify as a justification for "late-term" abortions, the AP/Google.com reports. In the interview, Obama said, "Now, I don't think that 'mental distress' qualifies as the health of the mother.
Medical News Today – Jul 8, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
