An unexpected side-effect of brain trauma has revealed a reduction or complete absence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in Vietnam War veterans. Brain scans of nearly 200 veterans who received head injuries during battle, showed that trauma to specific areas of the brain acted as a protective mechanism for the development of PTSD.... Read more
One of the defining characteristics of the human condition is our capacity to exert self-control over our impulses and desires; yet another is our inability. Think of the diet that collapses over a tub of ice cream, the smoker who starts again and the shopaholic who runs up a huge credit bill. The issues are different and the reasons may be... Read more
Older men, with no previous history of heart disease, increase their risk of a heart attack by as much as 40 per cent if they have longstanding anxiety problems. Research published in the January issue of the American College of Cardiology points to anxiety as a key risk factor and one that is independent of other common risk factors. ... Read more
We can thank engineering for many of the terms currently used to refer to stress. Breaking point, tension, strain, elasticity, resilience, and of course stress, come to mind. Arguably, Hans Selye established the trend during the 1930s, when he first introduced the term stress to describe the relationship between the stress hormone cortisol and its... Read more
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a psychological treatment. It is used to help people whose behavior is affected by their beliefs, assumptions and the meanings they attach to events that cause upset. What follows is a list of 10 reasons why CBT could be a useful therapy option. It should be remembered that CBT is not a quick-fix... Read more
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