Author: Loren Soeiro

What cognitive-behavioral theory says about the effects of anxious thoughts on the body.  Article written by Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S.

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2014/10/14/the-truth-about-anxiety/

A new study by Physicians for a National Health Program found it difficulties in obtaining private outpatient psychiatric care in several American metropolitan areas.  Referencing an article by Malowney et al. in Psychiatric Services, October 2014.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/10/141015092239.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily+%28Latest+Science+News+–+ScienceDaily%29

In a new study, thrice-weekly physical activity was found to reduce the risk of depression by almost 20%.  Article written by Honor Whiteman.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/283878.php

A review of psychologist Walter Mischel’s 2014 book, with thoughts about the deferral of gratification.  Article written by Zoe Williams.

http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/oct/08/the-marshmallow-test-understanding-self-control-and-how-to-master-it-walter-mischel-review?CMP=twt_gu

A call for reform, political and otherwise, to better serve at-risk persons with mental health problems.  Article written by Lloyd I. Sederer, MD and Steven S. Sharfstein, MD.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lloyd-i-sederer-md/fixing-the-broken-mental-_b_5973106.html