Therapeutic Resources Blog
A New Study Raises Old Questions About Antidepressants And Autism
December 24, 2015
Taking antidepressants during the second or third trimester of pregnancy may increase the risk of having a child with autism spectrum disorder, according to a study of Canadian mothers and children published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics. Read More »
In California, Aid Withers For People With Developmental Disabilities
December 23, 2015
The Arc is a national nonprofit with chapters across the country that offer programs and services for people with developmental disabilities. Due to a lack of funding and the increasing cost of living in the San Francisco Bay area, the Arc can no longer shoulder the costs of running the program and plans to close the work center in a few months. Read More »
Could moderate drinking reduce early-stage Alzheimer’s death rates?
December 23, 2015
Researchers have found a link between moderate alcohol intake - consuming 2-3 units a day - and reduced risk of death in patients with early-stage dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Their findings are published online in BMJ Open. Read More »
Singing and music benefit memory, emotional well-being in dementia
December 21, 2015
Memory and mood in people with dementia improve when their caregivers encourage and help them take part in regular musical leisure pursuits such as singing or listening to music. Read More »