A small study has shown both brain volume and activity may decrease in people with social anxiety following several sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy. … Retrieved from http://www.adaa.org/social-anxiety-disorder.
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Smoking and Mental Illness | World of Psychology – Psych Central
According to the National Institutes of Mental Health, smoking can lessen the effects of antipsychotic medication. On the other hand, other studies have shown that smoking has positive effects on attention, working memory …
Certain Antidepressants Linked to Bipolar Mania | Psych Central News
Taking certain antidepressants for depression is linked to a greater risk of subsequent mania and a new diagnosis of bipolar disorder, according to a new study published in the online journal BMJ Open. The strongest link was …
Three PTSD Myths: Ending Stigma of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder …
There are many myths about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Due to the stigma of mental illnesses such as PTSD, myths are common. The best way to address a myth is by educating people with the truth. So here are …
Debunking the Myth of Mental Weakness in PTSD Sufferers …
One of the biggest myths about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is that those who suffer from it have some sort of mental weakness because they developed PTSD. I understand why people think that way. When I was …