I haven't had much time for this blog recently, being pulled in various other directions including Community Care's new podcast, various videos, and looking after CareSpace.
However, having had a little look around this morning I've found a slew of noteworthy mental health items:
- The brains of violent video game players may become less responsive to violence and could therefore increase aggressive behaviour.
- Scientists believe they have found a link between bipolar disorder and postural control which 'raises the question of whether therapies that improve motor symptoms may also help mood disorders'.
- Fish oil, containing omega 3 fatty acids, may have a therapeutic benefit for those with mood disorders
- Psychology Today has a whole series of articles on laughter, its benefits and risks
- And a small study has found that psychotherapy and drugs were associated with a greater reduction in the brain chemicals linked to stress than drugs alone
(Pic: Omer Wazir on flickr)
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