Childhood Delinquency Linked to Alcohol Abuse, Risky Behavior in AdulthoodNews and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 18, 2010A new study suggests that the chances of at-risk youth falling into a life of crime or alcohol abuse during adulthood can be circumvented with intervention outreach, especially when performed at an early stage.
Troubled Children Can Increase Parents’ Stress, Even as AdultsNews and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 16, 2010Addiction and mental illnesses have been called “family diseases” because these types of behavioral health problems affect the well-being of the entire household. Now, researchers have proven that children who have led poor lifestyles—such as substance abuse, chronic behavioral health issues, problems with the law, or financial troubles— well into adulthood still pose a major…
Using Narcolepsy to Understand AddictionAddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 13, 2010Narcolepsy is characterized by extreme fatigue and falling asleep at unusual times, such as in the middle of a conversation or while performing an ordinary, everyday task like answering an email. Among the scientific community, however, narcoleptics are also known for something else: an ability to resist addiction to strong drugs like amphetamines.
Nurses Reporting On-the-Job Assault from PatientsMental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 12, 2010Because many states are cutting their spending on mental health care services, Americans are increasingly losing resources to treat their substance abuse and psychological conditions. Without specialized care, many cases of alcoholism, drug abuse, and psychiatric crises go untreated and worsen, and eventually land these individuals in the emergency room. In recent studies, the Substance…
Internet Addiction Linked to DepressionMental HealthBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 12, 2010Parents who are concerned that their teenaged child may be spending too much time on the Internet should now also be watching for signs of depression, according to a new study.
State Department Employees Discouraged from Seeking Mental Health Treatment Due to StigmatizationNews and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 9, 2010A new internal report for the State Department suggests that more needs to be done to desensitize the stigma surrounding mental health treatment for State employees.
Intervention Program Highly Effective in Treating Abused Children in Foster CareNews and ResearchBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 6, 2010The Fostering Healthy Futures program, a mentoring and skills training program for abused children placed in foster care, has the potential to reduce mental health disorders and associated problems in children with a history of maltreatment, according to a new study.
Trauma’s Effects on the Brain: Notes from a Presentation by Dr. Linda ChamberlainTrauma & PTSDBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 5, 2010When a wolf catches her foot in a trap, she experiences trauma. If she is able to get free in time to save her life, whether through her own devices or help from another being, she will have learned about the dangers of traps. But her brain will also have absorbed a pattern of responding…
Methamphetamine Use during Pregnancy Dramatically Increases Risk to BabyDrug AddictionBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 5, 2010Methamphetamine abuse has become the most common reason for women to seek drug counseling or treatment while pregnant. A recent study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found that not only had treatment facilities across the U.S. seen the highest number of pregnant teenage admissions in a decade, but the largest…
Motivational Interviews in Emergency Rooms can Prevent Alcohol Problems, Violence in TeensAdolescent IssuesBy Promises Behavioral HealthAugust 4, 2010A new study has found that a one-on-one talk with a therapist can help reduce violence and drinking problems among teenagers. For three years, researchers from the University of Michigan Health System offered to talk to adolescents at the Hurley Medical Center Emergency Department in Flint, Michigan, who reported aggressive behavior or having consumed alcohol…
