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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Stress In Adults

Childhood stress tied to adult mental disorders

October 03, 2008
Adults in treatment for severe mental disorders have experienced greater levels of childhood stress than adults who don't have psychiatric disorders, German researchers have found. In a recent study, scientists compared lifetime stress levels among 96 adults with major depression, schizophrenia, drug addiction, or personality disorder and 31 non-psychiatric adults. The researchers found that though all study participants showed negative effects related to high stress levels during childhood, psy... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Stress, Anxiety, and Your Sleep
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

...may not be as easy as it sounds. Seven out of ten adults in the United States say they... Read more »

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At-Home Facial: Seven Steps to Glowing Skin
By Sue Chung , Health Expert

...increased over the last five years. A third of American adults suffer from extreme stress. The... Read more »

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Stress, Anxiety, and Exercise
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert

Seven out of ten adults in the United States say they experience stress or anxiety daily, and most... Read more »

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Study Shows Boring Tasks Difficult for Adults with ADHD
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

Normal 0 Adults with ADHD have long stated they have a difficult time paying attention to and... Read more »

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Question of the Week: Do You Suffer from Insomnia?
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...Problems For You?   Is Childhood Stress Linked To Adult Sleep Problems? MySleepCentral.com  ... Read more »

Health Guide

10 Tips For Helping Children with Anxiety During the Holidays
...Roman","serif";} The holiday season with shopping, preparations and many social events can be stressful for adults, but can be times of high anxiety for children as well. When parents are... Read more »
Stress Part I: Some Landmark Findings
...impact of past parental neglect, physical and sexual abuse, and other forms of maltreatment on both adult emotional well-being and brain function is now firmly established for depression." The... Read more »
Stress: Complications
...in blood pressure. In fact, a 2001 study has linked for the first time a higher risk for stroke in adult white men and elevated blood pressure during times of stress.Effect on the Immune... Read more »
When to See a Doctor About ADHD
Adult ADD/ADHD is a relatively new concept.  For many years, ADD and ADHD were considered to be disorders of childhood.  It was thought that symptoms began disappearing after puberty and continued... Read more »
Stress: Risk Factors
...Studies indicate that the following people are more vulnerable to the effects of stress than others:Older adults: As people age, achieving a relaxation response after a stressful event becomes... Read more »

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