The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq will produce a new generation of veterans at risk for the chronic mental health problems that result, in… » »
The Unique Circumstances and Mental Health Impact of the Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq
25 Jan 2010, 01:03 +04:00
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Calif. court rejects limits on medical marijuana
22 Jan 2010, 22:52 +04:00
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The California Supreme Court on Thursday rejected limits on medical marijuana imposed by state lawmakers, finding that people with prescriptions for pot can have… » »
Bipolar diagnosis jumps in young children: study
16 Jan 2010, 03:06 +04:00
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The number of children aged 2 to 5 who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and prescribed powerful antipsychotic drugs has doubled over the… » »
Marijuana use unlikely to boost suicide risk
16 Jan 2010, 02:55 +04:00
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Smoking marijuana (also called cannabis) is unlikely to increase a person’s risk of killing themselves later on, an analysis of more than three decades… » »
Few depressed Americans treated appropriately: study
11 Jan 2010, 21:40 +04:00
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Most Americans with major depression go untreated or under treated using a benchmark of American Psychiatric Association guidelines, according to a national study… » »
Understanding the Emotional Distress Facing First Responders
17 Dec 2009, 23:00 +04:00
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Professional first responders are prepared, equipped and trained to handle various emergency situations, from car accidents to terrorist attacks and other major disasters. Today,… » »
Most antidepressants miss key target of clinical depression
09 Dec 2009, 01:03 +04:00
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A key brain protein called monoamine oxidase A (MAO-A) - is highly elevated during clinical depression yet is unaffected by treatment with commonly used… » »
Can childhood abuse lead to premature aging?
24 Nov 2009, 10:09 +04:00
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According to novel research from Butler Hospital and Brown University, children who suffer physical or emotional abuse could possibly be faced with increased cellular… » »
New bipolar disorder research from P.F. Bell et al outlined
24 Nov 2009, 10:05 +04:00
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According to recent research published in the journal Postgraduate Medicine, “Recognition of the prevalence of mood disorders and increased availability of medication options have… » »
Shedding Some Light on Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder
24 Nov 2009, 10:03 +04:00
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Summer is over and the days are getting shorter and darker – changes that can cause people to develop a mild case of the… » »