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Study: Women military members at risk for mental health woes

By Janine Weisman

Combat exposure increased the odds of Army enlisted women returning from Afghanistan or Iraq of developing post-deployment behavioral health problems, according to a new study...

Minibikes used as learning tool for kids, teens

By Pamela Berard

A Boston-based nonprofit aims to help boys and girls ages 10-17 develop self esteem and a sense of belonging by using a minibike as a motivational tool and a metaphor for...

Munchausen by Internet cases increase

By Rivkela Brodsky

Munchausen by Internet – a syndrome where a person pretends to have a medical condition using the Internet as a tool in this deception – is on the rise, said Marc D....

CDC studies health risks of LGB students

By Pamela Berard

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual students experience a higher level of physical and sexual violence and bullying than other students, according to a recently released national report...

Eating disorders: better addressed at specialized centers

By Phyllis Hanlon

Residential schools are designed to provide therapy and education for students with a range of behavioral and emotional issues as well as learning, psychological and...

WHO proposes removing transgender from diagnosis list

By Phyllis Hanlon

In recent years, society has witnessed a number of changes related to the transgender population that are leading, for the most part, to some semblance of acceptance. In July,...

Yale study looks at sub threshold PTSD co morbidity risks

By Susan Gonsalves

According to research, veterans who do not have full blown PTSD but who experience some symptoms are at a heightened risk for depression, suicide and substance abuse. They...

School CEO talks of challenges, pleasures of work

By Catherine Robertson Souter

They say the difference between stress and passion is in the commitment to the outcome; one is putting in hours and the other is a labor of love.

Dan Murray, Psy.D.,...