A recently released study revealed that cases of suicide continue to rise, from 2005 to 2007. The study involved the entire active U.S military population, which numbered 2,064,183 in 2005 and 1,981,810 in 2007. Suicide rates for all services increased, and it actually exceeded the numbers of soldiers killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Read more on Suicide among U.S Military Personnel Continues to Rise?…
Filed under Anxiety Disorders, Major Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by on Feb 16th, 2012. Comment. 
Supervisors who are prone to abuse subordinates; putting them into embarrassing situations, making derogatory statements, harassment and bullying, may benefit from some exercise, according to a study made by researchers from Northern Illinois University.
Read more on Supervisors Who Abuse Subordinates may benefit from Exercise?…
Filed under Mental Health by on Feb 16th, 2012. Comment.
A new research study shows a noticeable decrease of suicide rates across England and Wales after new suicide recommendation rules are adopted. Suicide rates in UK are high, particularly among males aged 15 to 24 years of age. In 2009 alone, there were 4,390 cases in England and 258 in Wales. Suicide is pointed as the most common cause of death among men less than 35 years of age and the main cause of premature death among people with mental illness.
Read more on Suicide Recommendations Effective in Controlling Suicide Rates in England and Wales?…
Filed under Drug Abuse, Major Depression, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder by on Feb 16th, 2012. Comment.
A study says that psychotherapy may prove helpful for individuals with depressive personality traits to uplift mood and change general perception in life. The study is a part of the thesis made by a psychologist in Lund University in Sweden. The study focused on the question why some cases of depression do not respond to today’s treatments.
Read more on Psychotherapy May be Good for Individuals with Depressive Personality Traits?…
Filed under Major Depression, Mental Health by on Feb 16th, 2012. Comment.
