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Research Review Archive

Addictions Observer • Child Check • Elder Watch • Healthcare Consultant • Mental Health Mentor

Addictions Observer

• Individuals Confess Alcohol Abuse to Clergy

• Types, Levels of Substance Use and Mental Illness Differ by State

• Significant Changes in Substance Use Admissions Patterns Over Past Decade

• Asian Smokers Use Quitlines

• Long-Time Cannabis Use Associated With Psychosis

• Altria’s Promotion of Smokeless Tobacco Latest Route Around Regulations

• Teen Meth Use, Cigarette Smoking at Lowest Levels in NIDA Survey

• Older Problem Drinkers Use More Alcohol Than Younger Counterparts

• Stereotypes Can Fuel Teen Misbehavior

• Prevention System Cuts Rate of Teen Binge Drinking by One Third

• Study Shows Temptation Stronger Than We Realize

• Experts: Big Tobacco Dead by 2047, Possibly Sooner

• Studies Identify Prevention Strategies for College Drinking Problems

• Study Aims to Help Preschool-Age Children of Parents with Drinking Problems

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Child Check

• Who Is Likely to Become a Bully, a Victim, or Both?

• Witnessing Arrests Increases Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms in Children

• Adolescent Smoking May Be Influenced by Mothers' Smoking or Depression

• Prevalence of Childhood Chronic Health Conditions Has Increased

• Children With Suspected Development Problems May Not Get Needed Referrals

• Witnesses to Bullying May Face More Mental Health Risks

• Parent Training Complements Medication for Behavioral Problems in Children With PDD

• Children of Adults With Anxiety Disorder May Need Help Too

• Family Stability More Crucial Than Two Parents for Child Success

• Studying the Impact of Music on Children With Autism

• Parents’ Endorsement of Sports Increases Children’s Physical Activity

• Autism Drug Is Ineffective, Causes Significant Side Effects

• Focused, Happier Kids Grow Up to Be Healthier Adults

Elder Watch

• Depression May Nearly Double Risk of Dementia

• Memory Problems Not the Only Predictor of Later MCI

• Older People in Assisted Living Facilities Sleep Poorly

• More Than One Quarter of Elders Lack Decision-Making Capacity at Death

• Greater Purpose in Life Linked to Reduced Risk of Alzheimer’s

• Physical Activity Associated With Healthier Aging

• Older Adults Participating in Social Service Activities Can Improve Brain Functions

• Psychotropic Medications Associated With Risk of Falls in Older Adults

• People Who Work After Retiring Enjoy Better Health

• Older Americans: How They Are Faring in the Recession

• Longer Lives Can Still Lead to Happier Golden Years

• Older Adults Who Socialize Less May Experience Motor Decline

• New Tool May Help Predict Risk of Alzheimer’s in Elders

• Gerontologist: Boomers' Quality of Life a Public Imperative

Healthcare Consultant

• Couple-Focused Intervention Effective in Reducing Risk Behaviors Among Blacks

• Study Correlates Sexual Orientation and Health Disparities

• Video Games, Virtual Reality Experiences Helpful as Pain Relievers in Children, Adults

• Inequities Exists in Disease Burden, Healthcare Access for Minority Children

• Treatment for Childhood Asthma is Not One-Size-Fits-All

• Common Antidepressants Linked to Lactation Difficulties in Moms

• Antidepressants May Increase Risk of Stroke and Death

• Burnout, Mental Distress Strongly Related to Errors by Surgeons

• Stigmatization May Stop Patients With HIV From Proper Care

• Sociocultural, Genetic Data Work to Reveal Health Disparities

• Nighttime Bedwetting Treatable with Simple Steps, Patience

• Wide Disparity Found in Drug Prices for Diabetes Patients

• Childhood Health Disparities Can Have Life-Long Health Effects

• Race, Gender Disparities in Cancer Pain

Mental Health Mentor

• Behavior Problems in School Linked to Two Types of Families

• Stigma, Barriers to Care Greater Among Active Duty Soldiers than National Guard

• Magnetic Stimulation Scores Modest Success as Antidepressant

• Depression Affects How Women With PMDD Respond to Stress, Pain

• Offspring of Parents Psychiatric Illness Have Increased Risk of Developing Mental Disorders

• Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Brings Lasting Benefits

• Survey Tracks Common Mental Disorders Among American Youth

• Counselors Address Mental Health Crisis in Developing Countries

• Strong Link Between Obesity and Depression

• Treatment for Mental Health Problems Improves Worker Productivity

• Antidepressant Use Increasing in the United States

• Antidepressants Aid ECT in Treating Severe Depressions

• Moving Associated With Risk of Suicide Among Children

• Are Suicides Spiking in Response to Recession?

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