November 27, 2015 Studies show Facebook may be true, significant public health threat Two recent studies about Facebook confirm what I have been saying for years: The social media site is psychologically toxic and contributes to actual psychological suffering in users.
November 27, 2015 Treating ADHD dramatically curbs crime, study finds A large-scale study in Sweden has shown that treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) with stimulants like Adderall or Ritalin reduced criminality by 32 percent in men and 41 percent in women.
November 27, 2015 Dr Keith: Don’t blame tanning beds for anything Tanning beds don’t hurt anyone. However, some of the people who use tanning beds, knowing the risks associated with them, are hurting themselves.
November 27, 2015 A real way to prevent killings Psychiatrists have long advocated for using psychotherapy to prevent violence. It saves vast amounts of money, in the long run and it is the human thing to do
November 27, 2015 Is iron deficiency causing psychiatric disorders in kids? A new study links iron deficiency anemia (IDA) with several psychiatric conditions – including major depression, bipolar disorder, attention deficit disorder and autism.
November 27, 2015 Dr. Keith Ablow: Obesity is not a disease - and neither is alcoholism The American Medical Association (AMA) has decided to classify obesity as a disease. This decision is another example of inventing illnesses - a favorite pastime of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) - and another step towards eroding people’s autonomy and making them passive participants in their health.
November 27, 2015 Deplin: A 'medical food' that treats depression Deplin, a derivative of folate (vitamin B9), is proving to be a powerful weapon in the treatment of depression.
November 27, 2015 Paris Jackson has long road to recovery ahead An unnamed source who was at the hospital where Paris Jackson is recovering from a reported suicide attempt was quoted as saying, “She’s going to be OK.” Well, she isn’t going to be just fine—not without the very best psychiatry has to offer.
November 27, 2015 Caffeine withdrawal: A made-up condition included in the DSM-5 According to the DSM-5, too much coffee, cola or caffeine-laced gum can cause restlessness, nervousness, a red face and rambling speech. And stopping caffeine suddenly can cause sleepiness and depressed mood. Is that really news? No, it isn’t.
November 27, 2015 How war changes the mind of a warrior Memorial Day is an appropriate time to focus on the types of psychological harm veterans have willingly exposed themselves to in order to defend our nation.
