Articles for Tag: "mental health"

Military family kids face increased mental health risks 
Military family kids face increased mental health risks
Kids with parents deployed in the military are more likely to develop social, emotional and behavioral problems, according to new research.
Facebook: Hobby, habit or addiction?  Featured
Facebook: Hobby, habit or addiction?
People say they’re “giving up” Facebook for all sorts of reasons: Maybe it’s after a bad break-up or during Lent. Maybe they are just plain tired of the drama. A leading psychiatrist lays it on the line about how Facebook truly can be an obsession.
Child development not hindered by same-sex parents, policy says 
Child development not hindered by same-sex parents, policy says
Pediatrician group advocates for same-sex couples to have full adoption and foster care rights.
Coping with mental illness in your family 
Coping with mental illness in your family
Dealing with mental disorders can be draining for family members. Learn how to cope, find support and take time for yourself, experts say.
Seniors get healthy boost from video games 
Seniors get healthy boost from video games
A study determines that gaming may be linked to “successful aging.”
Diabetes and depression a deadly mix, study finds 
Diabetes and depression a deadly mix, study finds
Recent review warns that diabetes patients should monitor their mood and their hearts.
Does Asperger’s cause violent behavior? 
Does Asperger’s cause violent behavior?
In the wake of Sandy Hook, an Advocate expert offers insights on Asperger’s syndrome and its link to violence.