Mental Health and Illness - Bouncing Back from the Brink

Mental Health and Illness - Bouncing Back from the Brink

Southern Illinoisan - Treatment for depression is successful about 80 percent of the time, she said. Family Conflict In cases where there is conflict between family members with no resolution in sight, families can benefit by having sessions individually and together. They
Source: www.southernillinoisan.com

Talk therapy may be best for depressed seniors
Reuters - Still, only two of the eight studies assessed cognitive-behavioral therapy as a stand-alone treatment for depression, and there needs to be more research into using it as a "first-line" therapy, Skultety's team reports in the journal Health Psychology
Source: today.reuters.com

Panel backs young adult antidepressant warning
Reuters - Psychiatrists, however, cautioned against tough language that could scare patients from effective treatment for depression. Millions of patients now take antidepressants. Newer antidepressants include Zoloft, Prozac, GlaxoSmithKline Plc's Paxil, Lilly
Source: today.reuters.com

Mushrooms take a trip back to the lab
Los Angeles Times - The Swiss drug company Sandoz provided pharmaceutical-grade tablets of psilocybin and various researchers explored its use as a treatment for depression and other psychological problems. Used for centuries during spiritual ceremonies by the Mazatec
Source: www.latimes.com

A New Depression Treatment?
MSNBC - Food and Drug Administration, which is reviewing its status—is whether repetitive TMS should join antidepressants and ECT as an approved treatment for depression. In early experiments, data were inconsistent, partly because there were no guidelines
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Legal fight after two babies die

Legal fight after two babies die

Scotsman - Mrs Triplett said she continued to receive counselling and treatment for depression and added: "This has severely affected our life. "It affected my relationship with Alan's twin brother Adam because every time I saw him sleeping I thought he was dead
Source: news.scotsman.com

Aetna Foundation Awards Grants Totaling $280,000 in Maryland,
MSN MoneyCentral - The program uses experienced, bilingual therapists to work with primary care doctors and social services agencies to provide comprehensive screening and treatment for depression. Aetna awarded a $30,000 grant to La Clinica del Pueblo to address
Source: news.moneycentral.msn.com

Preventing Teen Suicide a Tough Challenge
LiveScience.com - The treatment [in this case] may be different than the treatment for depression." Impulsive aggression has been associated with suicidal behavior even within groups of patients with similar diagnoses. Impulsive aggression increases the likelihood that
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Histrionic personality disorder

Histrionic personality disorder

HealthCentral.com - They may seek treatment for depression when romantic relationships end. They often fail to see their own situation realistically, instead tending to overdramatize and exaggerate. Responsibility for failure or disappointment is usually blamed on others.
Source: www.healthcentral.com

True stories of career women who beat depression
Health 24 - The Support Group sent me some very useful brochures on the causes, symptoms and treatment for depression. Through reading these brochures, I was finally able to understand what I was going through. That was the catalyst for my recovery. I have
Source: www.health24.com

The National Nursing Centers Consortium/Beck Institute Cognitive
Medscape News - The specific aspects of the training were based on the distillation of the key elements of a cognitive therapy session and key elements of cognitive therapy treatment for depression. Feedback from the APNs in training was continually used to refine
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College depression surveyed

College depression surveyed

Daily Beacon Online - Men are far less likely to ask for depression treatment. According to mtvU officials, these numbers have a lot to say about college students’ thoughts and behavior. “The alarming statistics speak for themselves, showing that students are masking
Source: dailybeacon.utk.edu

Health Encyclopedia: Depression
WSTM - The physical examination will either diagnosis and/or rule out any medical conditions (such as thyroid disease, cancers or neurologic diseases) that could be causing the depression. Treatment Treatment usually involves medication, psychotherapy or a
Source: www.wstm.com

GET A QUOTE:
USA Today - Late in the day, the panel's chairwoman, Kyra Becker of the University of Washington School of Medicine, told Cyberonics that "it's unclear" whether the depression treatment should be approved. At 4:10 p.m., the panel took a break. A few minutes later
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Scott Harrison pulls out of WBO defense, vacates title

Scott Harrison pulls out of WBO defense, vacates title

Houston Chronicle - In September, police charged the fighter with six offenses, including assault and fraud. He has also received treatment for depression and alcohol abuse at a Glasgow center. Promoter Frank Warren is expected to announce a new main event for Saturday at
Source: www.chron.com

Judd sees film roles as a way to finance her charitable work
Miami Herald - Earlier this year, Judd underwent treatment for depression and other emotional issues. At UK, she described herself as being "in a better place," and empowered to take more control of her film work. "It's true, the material is really lousy," Judd said
Source: www.miami.com


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Genes Can Impact Depression Treatment

Genes Can Impact Depression Treatment

KWQC - WEDNESDAY, Dec. 6 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. researchers say they've spotted genetic variations that affect how patients respond to antidepressants. "Medications to treat depression are widely available, but no one treatment works for everyone
Source: www.kwqc.com

Older Men Seek And Receive Depression Care Less Frequently Due To
Medical News Today - The UC Davis researchers analyzed gender differences in history of depression treatment, as well as referral rates and symptoms. To better understand lower rates of depression treatment and referral to IMPACT of older men, the researchers also
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Exclusive Reports
San Jose Business Journal - New leadership, new location for Parkinson's Institute Conflict of interest questions dog Reed's choice for budget czar Impact of patent ruling likely to extend far into tech sphere Corcept hopeful third test will clear depression treatment Buying
Source: sanjose.bizjournals.com

Online Press Release
PRWeb - Adopt the Depression Treatment Solutions of Satellite Corporation and Give the Gift of Happiness this New Year A depression treatment and stress relief solution formulated from the successful experiences of former depression suffers. Real people who
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in Brief

in Brief

Annals of Family Medicine - Dec 5, 2006... care doctor for depression. Guidelines for depression treatment emphasize diagnosis and technical care. In contrast, this study ...
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Newly Depressed Heart-Attack Patients at Cardiac Risk
CBC News, Canada - Nov 27, 2006... For patients whose depression appears after a heart attack, the belief has been "don't jump on any depression treatment, because it may resolve by itself ...
Source: www.cbc.ca

Cyberonics to update FDA on device data
BusinessWeek - 23 hours ago... potential buyers. Additionally, the company could soon face competition from newer depression-treatment devices. Cyberonics will ...
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Israelis now can refuse life support
Science Daily (press release) - Dec 15, 2006... Depression treatment diagnostics studied (October 31, 2006) -- US scientists say they are working on research that might lead to the first diagnostic test to ...
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Older Men Seek And Receive Depression Care Less Frequently Due To

Older Men Seek And Receive Depression Care Less Frequently Due To

Medical News Today - The UC Davis researchers analyzed gender differences in history of depression treatment, as well as referral rates and symptoms. To better understand lower rates of depression treatment and referral to IMPACT of older men, the researchers also
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Head of Cyberonics Resigns as Options Inquiry Expands
New York Times - After months of controversy, Cyberonics gained regulatory approval for the depression treatment in 2005. Critics inside and outside the Food and Drug Administration said that Cyberonics had not conclusively shown the device worked on such severely
Source: www.nytimes.com

Lundbeck CEO Braestrup sees double-digit growth in 2007
Forbes - We have moved a depression treatment candidate to Phase II and bought a Phase III candidate (nalmefene).' Nalmefene is used in the treatment of substance and impulse control disorders. Late last month, Finland's BioTie Therapies Oyj granted Lundbeck
Source: www.forbes.com


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Treating Workers' Depression Helps Companies' Bottom Line

Treating Workers' Depression Helps Companies' Bottom Line

Forbes - Our study calculates what employers' return on their investment would be if they purchased enhanced depression treatment programs for their workers," he said. The study was funded by the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health. More information The
Source: www.forbes.com

Cardiologists warn depression under-treated in heart attack survivors
CNW Group - Another study of depression treatment among heart attack survivors revealed a gap in attitude between males and females. In a study of 17,000 patients in Alberta, Dr. Padma Kaul found that anti-depressant medication (ADM) use is less frequent
Source: www.newswire.ca

Older Men Seek And Receive Depression Care Less Frequently Due To
Medical News Today - The UC Davis researchers analyzed gender differences in history of depression treatment, as well as referral rates and symptoms. To better understand lower rates of depression treatment and referral to IMPACT of older men, the researchers also
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com

Gary Crandall, CEO
PRWeb - On the FDA Panel Ruling Approving Vagus Nerve Implant for Depression Treatment A seriously flawed research study, unknown, yet predictable consequences of the use of the device and a threat to the existence of Psychiatry itself, head the reasons for
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College depression surveyed
Daily Beacon Online - Men are far less likely to ask for depression treatment. According to mtvU officials, these numbers have a lot to say about college students’ thoughts and behavior. “The alarming statistics speak for themselves, showing that students are masking
Source: dailybeacon.utk.edu


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Cat Power

Cat Power

Hollywood Reporter - it sounded better there. "Lived in Bars," another gem from the current album, was particularly poignant given that Marshall's initial tour to support the album was postponed after she checked into a Miami hospital seeking treatment for depression and
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A New Depression Treatment?

A New Depression Treatment?

MSNBC - Dec. 11, 2006 issue - Anne and Mark (not their real names) could never have guessed that their lives would be saved by magnetism. Both had suffered at least a year of disabling depression. Numerous psychiatric treatments failed to provide longed-for
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com

Weight-Loss Drug Helps Diabetic Patients
Heart Info - Right now, there is a warning in Europe that rimonabant should not be given to patients who have serious uncontrolled psychiatric illness, such as a major depression . Treatment for depression should be started first, Viana said. "We don't have data
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Duloxetine Has Less Effect on Male Sexual Function Than Escitalopram

Duloxetine Has Less Effect on Male Sexual Function Than Escitalopram

Medscape News - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) May 24 - Among men with major depression, treatment with duloxetine (Cymbalta) is associated with less worsening of sexual function than is escitalopram (Lexapro), investigators reported this week at the American Psychiatric
Source: www.medscape.com


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CD sales fund mental health care for struggling Austin artists

CD sales fund mental health care for struggling Austin artists

Houston Chronicle - Today the foundation serves 500 musicians a year, with treatment for depression ranking high among needs. Its $395,000 annual budget, most of it from the CD sales, helps pay for counseling and other services from a network of local mental health
Source: www.chron.com

Diverse New Coalition Launches Education Campaign to Counter
PR Newswire - We hope that in educating the Latino community that depression is an illness just like any other will increase their willingness to seek treatment for depression by reducing the stigma. And the value of that just cannot be overstated." Members of the
Source: sev.prnewswire.com

Panel backs young adult antidepressant warning
Reuters - Psychiatrists, however, cautioned against tough language that could scare patients from effective treatment for depression. Millions of patients now take antidepressants. Newer antidepressants include Zoloft, Prozac, GlaxoSmithKline Plc's Paxil, Lilly
Source: today.reuters.com

California families and the 2006 General Election
Christian Examiner - Under current California law, children as young as 12 years old may be taken from school—without notifying parents—to receive counseling and medical treatment for depression, drug use, birth control and abortions. Yet if your child wants to get ear
Source: www.christianexaminer.com

Journal of General Internal Medicine
Medscape News - Health Literacy and Anticoagulation Outcomes Among Patients On Warfarin Literacy Education as Treatment for Depression in Patients Screening Items to Identify Patients with Limited Health Literacy
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Carolyn Hax

Carolyn Hax

Washington Post - That help can be in the form of: support from other parents of small kids; treatment for depression; shorter hours at work/new career/break from career; nice husband works shorter hours/gets new career/takes break from career; a babysitter to help
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

Panel backs young adult antidepressant warning
Reuters - Psychiatrists, however, cautioned against tough language that could scare patients from effective treatment for depression. Millions of patients now take antidepressants. Newer antidepressants include Zoloft, Prozac, GlaxoSmithKline Plc's Paxil, Lilly
Source: today.reuters.com

Doctors urged to warn on asthma alternatives
Townsville Bulletin - It also calls for more urgent research into whether treatment for depression affects asthma. “The combination of asthma and psychological distress clearly has a significant detrimental effect on quality of life,” the handbook states. “Accordingly
Source: townsvillebulletin.news.com.au

Older Men Seek And Receive Depression Care Less Frequently Due To
Medical News Today - A man's stereotypical self-image as the "strong, silent type" and the stigma of depression are major reasons why older men are less likely than women to be referred to studies of depression, to seek treatment for depression, and to recognize and
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com

News Articles
GW Hatchet - A former student who alleged that GW barred him from campus and suspended him from class as a result of his treatment for depression has settled his lawsuit against the school out of court, his lawyer announced today.… A tree on Foxhall Road fell
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Cardiologists warn depression under-treated in heart attack survivors

Cardiologists warn depression under-treated in heart attack survivors

CNW Group - Another study of depression treatment among heart attack survivors revealed a gap in attitude between males and females. In a study of 17,000 patients in Alberta, Dr. Padma Kaul found that anti-depressant medication (ADM) use is less frequent
Source: www.newswire.ca

Older Men Seek And Receive Depression Care Less Frequently Due To
Medical News Today - The UC Davis researchers analyzed gender differences in history of depression treatment, as well as referral rates and symptoms. To better understand lower rates of depression treatment and referral to IMPACT of older men, the researchers also
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com

College depression surveyed
Daily Beacon Online - Men are far less likely to ask for depression treatment. According to mtvU officials, these numbers have a lot to say about college students’ thoughts and behavior. “The alarming statistics speak for themselves, showing that students are masking
Source: dailybeacon.utk.edu

Exclusive Reports
San Jose Business Journal - New leadership, new location for Parkinson's Institute Conflict of interest questions dog Reed's choice for budget czar Impact of patent ruling likely to extend far into tech sphere Corcept hopeful third test will clear depression treatment Buying
Source: sanjose.bizjournals.com

Health Encyclopedia: Depression
WSTM - The physical examination will either diagnosis and/or rule out any medical conditions (such as thyroid disease, cancers or neurologic diseases) that could be causing the depression. Treatment Treatment usually involves medication, psychotherapy or a
Source: www.wstm.com

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In the mood for that food

In the mood for that food

Times Online - Dr Melichar hopes this discovery of a connection between mood and taste will ensure better and faster treatment for depression. By testing a patient’s taste, doctors may be able to tell whether they are lacking noradrenalin or serotonin. This would
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Mental Health and Illness - Bouncing Back from the Brink
Southern Illinoisan - Treatment for depression is successful about 80 percent of the time, she said. Family Conflict In cases where there is conflict between family members with no resolution in sight, families can benefit by having sessions individually and together. They
Source: www.southernillinoisan.com


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Lundbeck CEO Braestrup sees double-digit growth in 2007

Lundbeck CEO Braestrup sees double-digit growth in 2007

Forbes - We have moved a depression treatment candidate to Phase II and bought a Phase III candidate (nalmefene).' Nalmefene is used in the treatment of substance and impulse control disorders. Late last month, Finland's BioTie Therapies Oyj granted Lundbeck
Source: www.forbes.com


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Duloxetine Has Less Effect on Male Sexual Function Than Escitalopram

Duloxetine Has Less Effect on Male Sexual Function Than Escitalopram

Medscape News - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) May 24 - Among men with major depression, treatment with duloxetine (Cymbalta) is associated with less worsening of sexual function than is escitalopram (Lexapro), investigators reported this week at the American Psychiatric
Source: www.medscape.com

Head of Cyberonics Resigns as Options Inquiry Expands
New York Times - After months of controversy, Cyberonics gained regulatory approval for the depression treatment in 2005. Critics inside and outside the Food and Drug Administration said that Cyberonics had not conclusively shown the device worked on such severely
Source: www.nytimes.com


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FDA Approves AstraZeneca's SEROQUEL(R) For Bipolar Depression

FDA Approves AstraZeneca's SEROQUEL(R) For Bipolar Depression

PR Newswire - WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved SEROQUEL(R) (quetiapine fumarate) for the treatment of patients with depressive episodes
Source: sev.prnewswire.com

Biovail hikes dividend, shifts strategy
Reuters - BVF.N: Quote , Profile , Research ) said on Wednesday it plans to triple its dividend, pay off debt and focus on drug development as it readies for copycat drugs that will challenge its main anti-depression treatment. The company said it will axe
Source: today.reuters.com


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NeuroSearch, Glaxo start Phase II studies of NS2359 depression

NeuroSearch, Glaxo start Phase II studies of NS2359 depression

Forbes - COPENHAGEN (AFX) - NeuroSearch AS said it and GlaxoSmithKline PLC (GSK) have started Phase II clinical development of drug candidate NS2359 (GSK372475) in patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Under a development and licensing agreement
Source: www.forbes.com

UPDATE 4-Biovail stock up on dividend hike, strategy shift
Reuters - BVF.N: Quote , Profile , Research ) said on Wednesday it plans to triple its dividend, pay off debt and focus on drug development as it readies for copycat drugs that will challenge its main anti-depression treatment. The company will also axe its U.S
Source: today.reuters.com

College depression surveyed
Daily Beacon Online - Men are far less likely to ask for depression treatment. According to mtvU officials, these numbers have a lot to say about college students’ thoughts and behavior. “The alarming statistics speak for themselves, showing that students are masking
Source: dailybeacon.utk.edu


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Science critics make issue of financial ties

Science critics make issue of financial ties

San Jose Mercury News - He is also co-founder of Corcept Therapeutics in Menlo Park, a publicly traded company that hopes to turn mifepristone into an approved treatment for depression and other psychiatric ills. He sits on the company's board of directors, chairs its
Source: www.mercurynews.com

Aetna Foundation Awards Grants Totaling $280,000 in Maryland,
MSN MoneyCentral - The program uses experienced, bilingual therapists to work with primary care doctors and social services agencies to provide comprehensive screening and treatment for depression. Aetna awarded a $30,000 grant to La Clinica del Pueblo to address
Source: news.moneycentral.msn.com

Articles on Bipolar Disorder, Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder, Treatment
eMaxHealth.com - First clinical trial to evaluate SEROQUEL as a monotherapy treatment for depression in outpatients with both bipolar I and bipolar II disorders. Specific Brain Regions Associated with Bipolar Disorder International Conference on Bipolar Disorder
Source: www.emaxhealth.com

California families and the 2006 General Election
Christian Examiner - Under current California law, children as young as 12 years old may be taken from school—without notifying parents—to receive counseling and medical treatment for depression, drug use, birth control and abortions. Yet if your child wants to get ear
Source: www.christianexaminer.com


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Mushrooms take a trip back to the lab

Mushrooms take a trip back to the lab

Los Angeles Times - The Swiss drug company Sandoz provided pharmaceutical-grade tablets of psilocybin and various researchers explored its use as a treatment for depression and other psychological problems. Used for centuries during spiritual ceremonies by the Mazatec
Source: www.latimes.com

True stories of career women who beat depression
Health 24 - The Support Group sent me some very useful brochures on the causes, symptoms and treatment for depression. Through reading these brochures, I was finally able to understand what I was going through. That was the catalyst for my recovery. I have
Source: www.health24.com


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Fish oil to help treat depression: study

Fish oil to help treat depression: study

Nine MSN - Adding fish oil to the diet is the most promising supplement-related treatment for depression, a new review has found. Sydney University dieticians have trawled recent research to judge the benefits of a range of dietary supplements for relief from
Source: news.ninemsn.com.au


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Chronic brain syndrome; Lewy body dementia; DLB; Vascular dementia?

Chronic brain syndrome; Lewy body dementia; DLB; Vascular dementia?

KSAT 12 - Such conditions include heart failure , decreased oxygen ( hypoxia ), thyroid disorders , anemia , nutritional disorders, infections, and psychiatric conditions such as depression. Treatment of co-existing medical and
Source: www.ksat.com

College depression surveyed
Daily Beacon Online - Men are far less likely to ask for depression treatment. According to mtvU officials, these numbers have a lot to say about college students’ thoughts and behavior. “The alarming statistics speak for themselves, showing that students are masking
Source: dailybeacon.utk.edu


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