Dr. Gainer Presents at BIA-USA
Last week, Brookhaven consultant Dr Gainer was the guest speaker for a national Webinar presented by the BIA – USA. Click here to view the presentation
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Social anxiety disorder may lead to the development of alcohol use disorder
A new study from researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health suggests social anxiety disorder may directly contribute to an increased risk for alcohol use disorder. Unlike other forms of anxiety disorders, social anxiety disorder could be causally linked to a greater risk of problematic drinking and alcohol use disorder according to the report…
ReadAdderall and similar ADHD medications may raise the risk of experiencing psychosis
As attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses continue to rise, new questions are being asked about the safety of the most common medications used to treat the condition. The findings of a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that amphetamines, such as the frequently prescribed Adderall, may contribute to a significantly…
ReadNew website wants to help you understand your genetic risk for depression and bipolar disorder
A new website created by researchers at the University of New South Wales aims to help people better understand their hereditary or genetic risk of developing depression or bipolar disorder through an educational journey. After creating a free account on the website at links.neura.edu, users start the process with a short anonymous questionnaire which explores…
ReadThe mysterious link between depression and heart disease may be inflammation
The link between heart disease and depression has been well-known for years but has largely remained a mystery. All we have really known is that people with heart disease are more likely to live with depression, and those living with depression are more likely to develop heart disease. Now, researchers at the University of Cambridge…
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ReadU.S. saw all-time high deaths from suicide, drugs, and alcohol in 2017
Deaths from substance abuse and suicide reached an all-time high in America in 2017 according to a troubling new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (DCD) and the Trust for America’s Health and Well Being Trust. Throughout the year, more than 150,000 Americans died from drug use, alcohol, or suicide –…
ReadVitamin pills and supplements don’t fight depression like a healthy diet does
While growing evidence suggests that maintaining a healthy diet can help prevent depression, a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association indicates simply taking vitamin pills or other supplements won’t cut it. The study of more than 1,000 overweight or obese individuals from the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain,…
ReadMany students with ADHD are receiving no help at school
A large number of children growing up with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) receive little to no assistance in school despite the widely recognized effect that ADHD can have on a child’s schooling and social ability. Most troubling, a new study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders, indicates that children from non-English speaking or lower-income…
Read70% of teens say mental health is ‘a major struggle’ for their peers
One of the most difficult parts of living with any mental illness – whether it is depression, substance abuse, schizophrenia, or an eating disorder – is how isolating they can be. Between the fears of being shunned and the feeling that others won’t understand, it can be incredibly difficult to open up about your experiences…
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