Psychologists have added caffeine withdrawal to their bible, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
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According to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to 20 percent of American children are suffering from mental disorders such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression and autism.
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Here is the weekly report. I am sure the numbers will only go up once the DSM 5 is released.
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This is the time of year when many people are excited to get in shape and eat healthier. The problem is many people are going too far. A dangerous phenomenon called “Orthorexia” is becoming more prevalent.
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Using the Pandemrix vaccine increased the risk of narcolepsy among people aged four to 18 by a factor of 14 compared to those who did not get the jab
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Most preschool-age children with moderate-to-severe attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, continue to experience severe symptoms years after their diagnosis despite treatment, a study shows.
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Psychiatrists have decided to list Internet Use Disorder (IUD) as a condition “recommended for further study” in the 2013 edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM.
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When Dr. Michael Anderson hears about his low-income patients struggling in elementary school, he usually gives them a taste of some powerful medicine: Adderall.
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The national forecaster is working with doctors to develop a service that will send text messages or emails to SAD sufferers with advice on how best to cope with the oncoming period by using artificial lightboxes or cognitive behavioural therapy.
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A leading team of shrinks is investigating if “internet-use disorder” is real and if it should be included in a worldwide psychiatric manual.
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