Saturday, February 03, 2007
Study probes bipolar disorder
Yale Daily News - Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is one of the most common mental illnesses and a chronic medical Many who have bipolar disorder can control the symptoms with medication, but for some the disorder is disabling, said Dr. John
Source: www.yaledailynews.com
A bipolar specialist will answer questions
Orange County Register - The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Orange County can be contacted at 714-744-8718. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Monday People who didn't take their medication. People who ended up in mental wards for good. • • • The nurses won't let
Source: ocregister.com
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How I did this series
Orange County Register - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Orange County, a resource center, can be reached at 714-744-8718. Hours With proper medication, the relapse rate for bipolar disorder can be cut to 30 to 40 percent. Source: Dr. Himasiri De Silva, a
Source: www.ocregister.com
My life with bipolar disorder
Health 24 - Medication From being a shy, reserved person, in the high I would have attempted to woo Bo Derek if I had seen her Dysthymia: the most disabling depression How is bipolar disorder treated? Happy event? When motherhood hurts Lingering fatigue a
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Belief.Net - Modest adjunctive benefit with transcranial magnetic stimulation in medication-resistant depression. J Affect Disord. 2001;64:271 Transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients with bipolar depression: a double blind, controlled study. Bipolar
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Tests to reveal ASBO babies
Scotsman - Scottish scientists develop test to determine child behaviour Test claims to highlight mother/child bonding problems Pilot testing to be conducted in deprived areas of Fife Key quote "If the mother is unresponsive to the infant or her behaviour is
Source: news.scotsman.com
New Findings Expand Understanding of Adult ADHD CME/CE
Medscape News - and only 5% reported that they "make the final determination to treat ADHD with medication." This was a heterogeneous sample, with 11 subjects having comorbid dysthymia or depression, 7 subjects having anxiety disorders, and 1 subject with bipolar
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Medscape News - for suicide. [4,5] Other risk factors for suicide include previous diagnosis of major depression, bipolar It is possible that suicide risk could increase as a result of medication side effects or as a result of improving depression with continued
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Depression Help - Understanding Depression: What Exactly is Clinical Depression?
Understanding Depression: What Exactly is Clinical Depression?
Statistics show that clinical depression is the number one mental illness in the world. Various researches indicate that approximately 20 million Americans suffer from some sort of depressive disorder.
It is important to know that not everyone will exhibit these symptoms of clinical depression. However, if five or more of these signs are present over a period of time, you may be suffering from depression.
Finally, you can play a part in your path to recovery; take interest in what is happening to you!
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Depression Help - The Best Resources for Information on Depression
The Best Resources for Information on Depression
Information on depression can be found through your community resource center, your church, local planned parenthood clinics, or your local hospital.
If you have very general questions, the internet can help tremendously by providing you with articles and tips for diagnosing depression on tips on how to combat it.
If you are having thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, information on depression and how to spot suicide ideation can be found by calling your local community crisis center and speaking to someone directly.
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Jailing marijuana users is terrible
Bismarck Tribune - I just feel so bad for the old folks with glaucoma, marijuana is the only medication that has been shown to treat and actually prevent blindness in these cases, and it has been shown to benefit people with diabetes and alzheimers. Why is its
Source: www.bismarcktribune.com
Psychological Troubles on the Rise
Inside Higher Ed - of students with severe psychological problems and who are entering college already on psychiatric medication I’m also bipolar. I’ve had episodes of depression since I was a child and had learned to deal with it through family support and therapy.
Source: www.insidehighered.com
Diagnosing and Treating ADHD in Adults CME/CE
Medscape News - For example, the National Comorbidity Replication Study (NCR-S) found that among individuals diagnosed with depression, bipolar Two recent studies showed that stimulant medication can ameliorate the deficits in executive functioning that are
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Depression Help - Bipolar Depression: Two Sides of the Same Person
Bipolar Depression: Two Sides of the Same Person
Bipolar depression was previously known as manic depression.
Studies show that more than two million Americans have some form of bipolar depression. This form of depression affects men and women equally, meaning that there is almost no difference in the number of men as against women who are affected.
The first stage symptoms points to depression, while second stage signs referred to as manic stage symptoms makes diagnosis easier.
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Friday, February 02, 2007
Sidney Sheldon, Author of Steamy Novels, Dies at 89
New York Times - And there was his lifelong battle with manic depression, which Mr. Sheldon recounted candidly in his Sheldon’s bipolar disorder was treated successfully with medication.) Young Mr. Sheldon headed for Hollywood, where he was eventually hired by
Source: www.nytimes.com
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Thursday, February 01, 2007
Depression Help - Women and Depression: Recognizing the Signs and Finding Your Way Back
Women and Depression: Recognizing the Signs and Finding Your Way Back
Depression is caused from a chemical imbalance in the brain. Hormonal fluctuation during the reproductive years also contributes to women being more prone to periods of depression.
Some risk factors for depression in women include poverty, high stress jobs, family history of depression or other mental disorders, a history of childhood abuse (sexual or physical), and losing a parent in early puberty.
Surprisingly, depression seems to affect more married women than single women.
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Depression Help - Bipolar Depression: Two Sides of the Same Person
Bipolar Depression: Two Sides of the Same Person
Bipolar depression was previously known as manic depression.
Studies show that more than two million Americans have some form of bipolar depression. This form of depression affects men and women equally, meaning that there is almost no difference in the number of men as against women who are affected.
The first stage symptoms points to depression, while second stage signs referred to as manic stage symptoms makes diagnosis easier.
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Pyjama Girl's dreaming of a white Christmas
BBC Brasil - In fact, there's a theory that Keats was bipolar (weren't all poets of that era It's a type of depression that comes on in winter when the days get shorter, then On Christmas Eve, I was prescribed a hefty dose of antipsychotic medication. That
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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There's no easy fix for drugs problem
Scotsman - are costing the state nothing compared to 15 to 20 years on methadone - and those costs include the medication In this day and age, what doctor would propose treating depression or schizophrenia or bipolar disorder with prayer and confessing one's
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How I did this series
Orange County Register - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Orange County, a resource center, can be reached at 714-744-8718. Hours With proper medication, the relapse rate for bipolar disorder can be cut to 30 to 40 percent. Source: Dr. Himasiri De Silva, a
Source: www.ocregister.com
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Depression Help - You Can Overcome Depression!
Dealing with depression isn't easy for anyone, not for the person with a depressive illness or those with family members or friends who face depression.
If you really want to learn how to overcome depression, try these three strategies:
Despite this however, dealing with depression is not easy. Know that sometimes you will fail. Don't be too hard on yourself, just resolve to get back on track.
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Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Diagnosing and Treating ADHD in Adults CME/CE
Medscape News - For example, the National Comorbidity Replication Study (NCR-S) found that among individuals diagnosed with depression, bipolar Two recent studies showed that stimulant medication can ameliorate the deficits in executive functioning that are
Source: www.medscape.com
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Treatment-Resistant Depression: Diagnostic Strategies and Current
Medscape News - disorder, which is common, as is ruling out a diagnosis of atypical, psychotic, or bipolar depression Medication augmentation after the failure of SSRIs for depression. N Engl J Med. 2006;354:1243-1252. Nierenberg AA. Optimizing antidepressant
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Depression Help - This Depression Quiz Will Help Determine the Level of Your Sadness
This Depression Quiz Will Help Determine the Level of Your Sadness
Remember, if you or your loved one is talking about giving away all of their possessions or exhibiting any signs of suicide ideation, get to a hospital emergency room first.
You may find that you'd like to take a depression quiz relating to several different types of depression, which is good; knowledge is power.
If you answered yes to at least three of these questions, you maybe are experiencing acute or chronic depression.
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Stun Guns In Stylish Pink
Hartford Courant - Lassegue, who was off his medication for depression and bipolar disorder, had grabbed a child at a relative's home and punched officers, according to newspaper reports. Responding to that and other recent deaths that followed police Taser use, Amnesty
Source: www.courant.com
Clinic offering mental health help for Hispanics to open in Norwalk
Stamford Advocate - Program managers soon realized they had tapped an unmet need and expanded to serve Hispanics with depression, bipolar disorder Jonathan Harland, unit chief of adult outpatient services at Hall-Brooke who prescribes medication and oversees medical
Source: www.stamfordadvocate.com
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US News and World Report - Mood disorders like bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety are present in from 19 to 37 percent of the cases of adult ADD. Nancy have ADD, possibly because the disorder was not diagnosed in childhood and the adult has turned to self-medication
Source: www.usnews.com
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Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Depression Help - How Does Beck Depression Inventory Work?
How Does Beck Depression Inventory Work?
Named after Aaron T. Beck, the author, Beck depression inventory known also as BDI, is a 21 question program that measures the presence of depression or depressive symptoms in adolescents and adults.
Each question tests a specific symptom of depression.
Beck Depression Inventory came into active use in 1969 although it was formulated in 1961. First designed for use in mental health facilities, it is now often self-administered.
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The National Nursing Centers Consortium/Beck Institute Cognitive
Medscape News - care patients who have psychiatric symptoms, especially symptoms of depression. The health problems and psychiatric symptoms, including anxiety, panic, bipolar the training (for example, structuring the appointment and facilitating medication
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Loading the Starting Gate
Slate - her experience taking prescription drugs to battle ADD and depression. An After years of medication only aggravated the symptoms, a cognitive behavioral therapist diagnosed her with bipolar disorder. "Five months and $75,000 worth of
Source: www.slate.com
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Monday, January 29, 2007
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Health 24 - OCD often occurs along with mood disorders such as depression and bipolar affective disorder (manic depression). In People with severe OCD or complicating conditions (such as depression) often start with medication, adding CBT once the medicine has
Source: www.health24.com
How I did this series
Orange County Register - Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Orange County, a resource center, can be reached at 714-744-8718. Hours With proper medication, the relapse rate for bipolar disorder can be cut to 30 to 40 percent. Source: Dr. Himasiri De Silva, a
Source: www.ocregister.com
Diagnosing and Treating ADHD in Adults CME/CE
Medscape News - For example, the National Comorbidity Replication Study (NCR-S) found that among individuals diagnosed with depression, bipolar Two recent studies showed that stimulant medication can ameliorate the deficits in executive functioning that are
Source: www.medscape.com
Butler opens sensory room to soothe patients
Providence Journal - in inpatient psychiatric care that can sometimes provide an alternative to restraint, seclusion or heavy medication. opens next week. The unit provides short-term care for people with serious, chronic disorders, such as bipolar disorder, depression
Source: www.projo.com
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Depression Help - Postpartum depression is Real; Are You at Risk?
Postpartum depression is Real; Are You at Risk?
Postpartum depression happens to women of every age and economic background.
Postpartum depression syndrome is no respecter of age, class or race; any woman can be affected.
After the birth of a baby, women face many changes in their lives whether or not they are a first time mother or not.
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Health News
Canada East - suspended by the Quebec College of Physicians for over-prescribing medication to two which uses its brain bank for research on the causes of schizophrenia and bipolar OTTAWA (CP) - Cheryl Peever was battling cocaine addiction and depression when, on
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Business Owner Says Misdiagnosis of Dissociative Identity Disorder
BlackNews.com - that physical and emotional trauma causes DID and the symptoms are panic and anxiety attacks, depression, attention deficit disorder and bipolar way and doesn't come back together again without therapy or a combination of therapy and medication
Source: www.blacknews.com
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Depression Help - Understanding Depression: What Exactly is Clinical Depression?
Understanding Depression: What Exactly is Clinical Depression?
Statistics show that clinical depression is the number one mental illness in the world. Various researches indicate that approximately 20 million Americans suffer from some sort of depressive disorder.
It is important to know that not everyone will exhibit these symptoms of clinical depression. However, if five or more of these signs are present over a period of time, you may be suffering from depression.
Finally, you can play a part in your path to recovery; take interest in what is happening to you!
Click here for more information about clinical depression
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Depression Help - Menopause and Depression: When Hormonal Changes Lead to Apathy
Menopause and Depression: When Hormonal Changes Lead to Apathy
Some women are young when they begin to experience menopause, and depression is the most common symptom.
Menopause is a difficult change that can be overwhelming if you don't take care of yourself on all levels.
You begin to feel out of control but there is something you should be aware of.
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Depression Help - The Best Resources for Information on Depression
The Best Resources for Information on Depression
Information on depression can be found through your community resource center, your church, local planned parenthood clinics, or your local hospital.
If you have very general questions, the internet can help tremendously by providing you with articles and tips for diagnosing depression on tips on how to combat it.
If you are having thoughts of suicide or know someone who is, information on depression and how to spot suicide ideation can be found by calling your local community crisis center and speaking to someone directly.
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A rule-breaker fights for the mentally ill - but some say he has gone
Philadelphia Inquirer - The psychiatrist tells the group - all of them medicated for chronic mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and depression dispute with the state is his willingness to do everything he can to persuade patients to take medication
Source: www.philly.com
FDA Issues Approvable Letter for NRP104 (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
Yahoo Finance - currently marketed or under development, including the most prescribed brand of ADHD medication before using ADDERALL XR if you or your child are being treated for or have symptoms of depression (sadness, worthlessness, or hopelessness) or bipolar
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Magnet Therapy
Belief.Net - Modest adjunctive benefit with transcranial magnetic stimulation in medication-resistant depression. J Affect Disord. 2001;64:271 Transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients with bipolar depression: a double blind, controlled study. Bipolar
Source: www.beliefnet.com
Mental Health Bill to Face House Vote
CBS News - He has been candid about his own mental health, including being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and he has won praise for speaking publicly about suffering from depression since his teenage years, taking antidepressant medication and regularly
Source: www.cbsnews.com
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Sunday, January 28, 2007
Mental Health Bill to Face House Vote
CBS News - He has been candid about his own mental health, including being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and he has won praise for speaking publicly about suffering from depression since his teenage years, taking antidepressant medication and regularly
Source: www.cbsnews.com
Happy event? When motherhood hurts
Health 24 - The three most common diagnoses are unipolar depression, bipolar depression and schizophrenia. Treatment usually requires hospitalization and medication. The prognosis is generally good, and Postnatal Psychosis appears to respond well to anti
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Lack of options keeps mentally disturbed youth locked up
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Experts say most of these children need mental health services -- counseling, group therapy, perhaps medication Just last week, a 15-year-old boy diagnosed with schizo-affective disorder, bipolar disorder and depression with psychosis stood before
Source: www.post-gazette.com
Checklist for Camp: Bug Spray. Sunscreen. Pills.
Herald Tribune - Zoloft for depression, Abilify for bipolar disorder, Guanfacine for twitchy eyes and a host of medications for attention deficit The medication lines like the one at Camp Echo were unheard of a generation ago but have become fixtures at
Source: www.heraldtribune.com
Magnet Therapy
Belief.Net - Modest adjunctive benefit with transcranial magnetic stimulation in medication-resistant depression. J Affect Disord. 2001;64:271 Transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients with bipolar depression: a double blind, controlled study. Bipolar
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Mental Health Bill to Face House Vote
CBS News - He has been candid about his own mental health, including being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and he has won praise for speaking publicly about suffering from depression since his teenage years, taking antidepressant medication and regularly
Source: www.cbsnews.com
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EntreMed cancer drug deemed safe
Pharmaceutical Business Review - EntreMed has revealed that an an independent Data Safety Monitoring Board has conducted a favorable review of safety data from its breast cancer drug. The review was undertaken to assess the safety of the drug, MKC-1 in a phase II trial in patients
Source: www.pharmaceutical-business-review.com
Study probes bipolar disorder
Yale Daily News - Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is one of the most common mental illnesses and a chronic medical Many who have bipolar disorder can control the symptoms with medication, but for some the disorder is disabling, said Dr. John
Source: www.yaledailynews.com
Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical and Life Science Reports Listing
BioPortfolio - Market for Over-the-Counter Pediatric Medication and Healthcare Products Needle-Free Drug Injection Systems and Safety to take share in second-line hormone-refractory prostate cancer market Bipolar DisorderNew treatments for bipolar depression set
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