Years ago, Jess Zaller came to the Pathways mental health program as a day patient. In and out of institutions, he had fought mental… » »
Mental patients find understanding in therapy led by peers
08 Jul 2007, 00:27 +04:00
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Gay men have higher prevalence of eating disorders, says Columbia study
29 Jun 2007, 04:49 +04:00
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Gay and bisexual men may be at far higher risk for eating disorders than heterosexual men, according to a study conducted at Columbia University.… » »
Outcomes of eating disorders: A systematic review of the literature
29 Jun 2007, 04:18 +04:00
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he RTI International-University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Evidence-based Practice Center systematically reviewed evidence on factors associated with outcomes among individuals with anorexia… » »
A randomised comparative trial of yoga and relaxation to reduce stress and anxiety
29 Jun 2007, 04:10 +04:00
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The aim of this study was to compare yoga and relaxation as treatment modalities at 10 and 16 weeks from study baseline to determine… » »
Escitalopram Prevents Relapse in Older Patients With Major Depressive Disorder
29 Jun 2007, 04:04 +04:00
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The present study investigated the efficacy and tolerability of escitalopram in the prevention of relapse of major depressive disorder (MDD) in older patients… » »
The Homocysteine Hypothesis of Depression
19 Jun 2007, 00:34 +04:00
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High levels of homocysteine are associated with cerebrovascular disease, monoamine neurotransmitters, and depression of mood. A plausible hypothesis for these associations is that high… » »
Comparison of depressive symptoms between homebound older adults and ambulatory older adults
19 Jun 2007, 00:34 +04:00
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Due to the social isolation imposed by chronic illness and functional limitations, homebound older adults are more vulnerable to depression than their mobility-unimpaired peers.… » »
Psychotherapy and antidepressant medication
13 Jun 2007, 20:13 +04:00
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Psychotherapy and antidepressant medication: Scope, procedure and interaction: A survey of psychotherapists’ experience
In two opinion surveys, a total of 130 psychotherapists… » »
Comparison of diagnostic guidelines for juvenile bipolar disorder
13 Jun 2007, 20:13 +04:00
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The purpose of the present paper was to compare currently available diagnostic guidelines for juvenile bipolar disorder with respect to utility in research and… » »
Concurrent medical conditions with pediatric bipolar disorder
07 Jun 2007, 16:32 +04:00
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Purpose of review: Pediatric bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness with significant morbidity and mortality. A variety of medical and psychiatric conditions occur… » »