Depression Treatments: Brain Scans May Suggest Best Course
For people with depression, brain activity can predict whether talk therapy or medication will better relieve their symptoms, a new study suggests. Full story
Psychiatric Treatments May Change Personality
Some doctors balk at the idea of trying to change a patient's personality, but a new study suggests that they're doing it already. Full story
Sexual problems may linger after rape
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Rape victims treated with psychotherapy are still more than twice as likely to have sexual difficulties and pelvic pain than unvictimized women, according to a new study. Full story
Study finds strong genetic links for blacks with breast cancer
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Researchers have been working for years to determine whether genetic glitches are driving high rates of especially deadly breast cancer in black women in the United States. Full story
Military sex abuse has long-term impact for vets
New government figures underscore the staggering long-term consequences of military sexual assaults: More than 85,000 veterans were treated last year for injuries or illness linked to the abuse, and 4,000 sought disability benefits. Full story
How to Think Like a Confident Leader
A vital step to success is believing in yourself. Here are three tips help you boost your confidence. Full story
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Cleveland kidnapping, rape suspect makes first court appearance
Psychiatrist Dr. Sudeepta Varma and criminologist Brian Levin discuss the latest developments and the long recovery ahead for the victims
Coping with trust and fear in your relationship
A couple married for eight years share how trust issues stemming from previous divorces have affected their marriage, and psychotherapist M. Gary Neuman offers tips on fixing a fractured relationship.
Callie Thorne on return of ‘Necessary Roughness’
The actress talks about new episodes of “Necessary Roughness,” on which she plays a no-nonsense psychotherapist for a pro football team, and reveals she almost gave up acting in the ‘90s when she was struggling to get good roles.
Speaking out about male eating disorders
Eating disorders have long been thought to be women’s diseases, but new research shows that nearly equal numbers of men and women suffer from binge eating disorders. Psychotherapist and former binge eater Andrew Walen speaks about breaking eating disorder stereotypes.
Lisa Kudrow talks ‘twists and turns’ of ‘Web Therapy’
The actress talks about her role as a narcissistic psychotherapist who treats patients via Skype on Showtime’s improvisational comedy show “Web Therapy,” and discusses the challenges of working without a script.
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