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Bans Of Same-Sex Marriage Can Take A Psychological Toll()
May 20, 2013 When several states passed laws banning same-sex marriages, researchers found that the mental health of gay residents seemed to suffer. Conversely, stress-related disorders dropped after the legalization of gay marriage in one state. Researchers say negative media portrayals and loss of safety were contributing factors.
Alzheimer's Cases Rise, But Hope Remains()
May 18, 2013 More than 5 million Americans currently have Alzheimer's disease, and the number is only going to increase — in part, due to aging baby boomers. But researchers say increased awareness and early detection is helping patients live with the disease.
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Experts Agree: 'Psychiatry's Bible' Is No Bible()
May 17, 2013 The new version of the DSM, the manual of psychiatric diagnoses, is already sparking criticism. But psychiatrists say it helps make sure they're all on the same page.
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Why Is Psychiatry's New Manual So Much Like The Old One?()
May 16, 2013 Unlike cardiology and most other fields of medicine, psychiatry still hasn't developed discrete, biological tests for diagnosing illnesses of the mind. That's because the brain "hasn't yielded its secrets yet," one psychiatrist says.
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When The Missing Return, Recovery Is Long, Too()
May 15, 2013 More than 300 freed abductees are part of an online community they call the RooterHood, where they can share their stories, their fears, and get help.
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Parents Get Crib Sheets For Talking With Kids About Drinking()
May 13, 2013 Parents should talk to their children about avoiding alcohol long before they try that first drink. But how? Some scripts and talking points could make the task easier.
