Mental Health Information Centre of South Africa

The Sirens of Technology

jroos — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:30:37 +0000

Richard Louv, author of The Nature Principle and Last Child in the Woods: Saving our children from Nature-Deficit Disorder, says our gadgets are driving us nuts and we need nature to keep us sane. Read more.

Discovery Wellness Event

jroos — Fri, 04 May 2012 08:28:50 +0000

All Stellenbosch University employees are invited to join the Discovery Wellness Events that will take place from 14-24 May. For more information, contact joostem@sun.ac.za

Anxiety and depression often go hand-in-hand with arthritis

jroos — Wed, 02 May 2012 08:47:31 +0000

The Role of Stress in Brain Development

jroos — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:57:32 +0000

Read more about the Gestational Environment’s Long-Term Effects on the Brain. The Dana Foundation, 25/04/2012.

Dementia: A public health priority.

jroos — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:54:40 +0000

Read more about the WHO report on Dementia.

Dementia to Triple by 2050

jroos — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:45:02 +0000

Dementia is on the rise says report from World Health Organization. DailyRx.com, 21/04/2012.

Changing The Brain to Enhance Well-Being, Happiness

jroos — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:43:44 +0000

“We can be more proactive in shaping the positive influences on the brain”, says Dr. Richard Davidson of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. PsychCentral, 19/4/2012

Update on Depression drug study

jroos — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:23:18 +0000

Steroids, such as cortisol, may hamper the effectiveness of antidepressant drugs. Read more about a study conducted at Leeds University. ITVNews, 20/04/2012

Pols: Leer brein om golwe te reguleer

jroos — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:17:12 +0000

Neuroterapie vir toestande soos depressie, angs, obsessief-kompulsiewe steuring en aandagafleibaarheid. Lees meer. Beeld, 18/04/2012

Daily physical activity protects against Alzheimer’s, even in adults over 80

jroos — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:21:33 +0000

According to cbsnews.com a new study found that physical activity might provide protection against Alzheimer’s Disease. cbsnews,com, 18/04/2012. Read more.