Sentences with phrase «improves positive symptoms»

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Plus, some research suggests that B vitamins and chromium can improve the symptoms of depression so that it may have a positive impact on your mood, too.

In fact, Fields says, this bizarre electrical behavior may underlie the positive effects of deep - brain stimulation, which, though not well understood, has been shown to improve the symptoms of Parkinson's disease and other neurological disorders.

The positive effect of sialic acid Neu5Gc on the respiratory system was confirmed using a mouse - model: The Neu5Gc molecules consumed with food improved the pulmonary function of the mice, therefore reducing asthma symptoms.

«Recent clinical trials in severe asthma patients using antibodies that block IL4Ra have shown positive results leading to marked improvement of lung function, improved symptoms and reduced use of oral steroids,» Professor Anderson said.

Studies show that volunteering improves depressive symptoms and increases positive emotions.

Factors that aggravate RLS Sleep deprivation can make subtle RLS symptoms much worse, so sleep specialists often find that when a separate cause of sleep loss is treated — insomnia with medication, or sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy — patients report that their RLS improves as well.

Other positive health benefits reported by survey respondents include these: 3 people said: Hyperthyroid condition improved (reduced or gone off meds) 2 people said: Seasonal allergies gone or decreased 2 people said: Reduced asthma symptoms 7 people said: Arthritis symptoms / pain gone or reduced 2 people said: Migraines gone or reduced by 80 percent 2 people...

It states, «The positive results of this study suggest that a comprehensive nutritional and dietary intervention is effective at improving nutritional status, non-verbal IQ, autism symptoms, and other symptoms in most individuals with ASD.»

On a positive note, I have been trialing the FODMAP approach since September and my symptoms of IBS - D (intestinal cramping, urgent need to defecate, diarrhea) has been most improved.

For example, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) had small positive effects on disability and catastrophic thinking.66 Exercise therapy reduced pain and improved function in chronic low back pain54; improved function and reduced pain in osteoarthritis of the knee51 and hip52; and improved well - being, fibromyalgia symptoms, and physical function in fibromyalgia.48 Multimodal and multidisciplinary therapies helped reduce pain and improve function more effectively than single modalities.55, 67 Multiple guidelines recommended acetaminophen as first - line pharmacotherapy for osteoarthritis68 - 73 or for low back pain74 and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as first - line treatment for osteoarthritis or low back pain70, 74; first - and second - line drugs for neuropathic pain include anticonvulsants (gabapentin or pregabalin), tricyclic antidepressants, and serotonin - norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs).75 - 78 Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been associated with hepatic, gastrointestinal, renal, and cardiovascular risks.63, 73,79

The present study evaluates the effectiveness of a parent training program [Incredible Years (IY) Basic Program] for improving positive relationships in Portuguese families of preschoolers with symptoms of oppositional / defiant disorder.

Studies conducted on different populations have generally demonstrated that parenting support programmes encourage positive parenting practices, strengthen parent — child relationships and promote the mental health of parents.11 — 17 Previous studies have linked parenting support programmes with an improvement of parents» sense of competence, 18 19 which, in turn, has an impact on parents» mental health.20 According to Bandura's theory on self - efficacy, stronger self - efficacy in child rearing leads to better satisfaction in parenting and decreased stress and depression.21 Some studies have found a positive relationship between parents» sense of competence and parenting behaviour22 and that increased maternal self - efficacy is associated with decreased depressive symptoms in postpartum mothers.23 To date, it is unclear whether parenting support programmes are effective in improving the mental health of parents directly or via increased self - efficacy and satisfaction in the parenting role.

Information regarding the theoretical foundations of MF - PEP has been published previously.21 Pilot studies indicate that MF - PEP is associated with the following: increased knowledge of mood disorders; increased positive family interactions; increased efficacy in seeking treatment; improved coping skills; improved parental attitude toward the child and the treatment; increased social support from parents; and a trend toward increased social support from peers in children.22, 23 To assess the impact of MF - PEP on children's mood symptoms, this full - scale randomized trial was conducted.

Six Month Follow - up results indicated that the positive effects observed from the beginning to the end of treatment in both treatment groups in infant symptoms, parenting stress, and mother — infant interaction were maintained or improved further.

Several positive interventions target improved social support as a tool for ameliorating depressive symptoms.

Teenagers (particularly teenage girls) who communicated in a positive way about sexuality experience a number of positive effects: an increase in self - esteem, improved quality of dating relationships, a decrease in symptoms of anxiety (including symptoms of compulsive eating).

SafeCare ® [Home Visiting for Child Well - Being] is an in - home parent training program that targets risk factors for child neglect and physical abuse in which parents are taught skills in three module areas: (1) how to interact in a positive manner with their children, to plan activities, and respond appropriately to challenging child behaviors, (2) to recognize hazards in the home in order to improve the home environment, and (3) to recognize and respond to symptoms of illness and injury, in addition to keeping good health records.

Brief cognitive - behavioural therapy (CBT: 6 technique - based sessions over 2 — 3 months given by trained mental health nurses — including techniques for managing positive and negative symptoms and improving medication compliance) or usual care.

Results for both groups showed positive changes in protective factors (parenting attitudes, parenting competence, and social support); diminished risk factors (depressive symptoms, parenting stress, life stress); improved safety (physical and psychological care of children); and improved behavior (decreased internalizing and externalizing).

Further, they warn that while overall, positive psychology interventions have been valuable for improving psychological well - being and for reducing the symptoms of depression, this may have led to an unsupportable assumption that more is better and that strengths (positive traits) and positive emotions have no dark side.

This positive change is important, as it not only appears to result in an improved mood and a reduction in symptoms of depression and anxiety, but also has the potential to increase participation in social, community and cultural activities for this cohort.

This supports the promise of CPC - CBT to reduce parental use of corporal punishment, improve positive parenting skills, reduce children's PTSD symptoms, and strengthen parent - child relationships.