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Monday, October 9th, 2006The first study to focus on U.S. soldiers seriously wounded or injured during combat in Iraq or Afghanistan and states that injury severity may predict the risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, has been published in the October 2006 issue of The American Journal of Psychiatry, the official journal of the American Psychiatric Association. The study written by Thomas A. Grieger, M.D. [click link for full article]
Auto Pioneer’s Suicide Inspires Research On Bipolar Disorder
Monday, October 9th, 2006One morning five years ago, the automotive industry was shocked by the suicide of one of its brightest stars, Heinz Prechter. He killed himself despite seeming to have it all: a successful company he had built from nothing after coming to America, a beautiful and intelligent wife, growing children, and dozens of friends.But in fact, Mr. Prechter had something else, which almost no one else knew about: the mental illness called bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression. [click link for full article]
Complicated Grief Needs Specific Treatment
Monday, October 9th, 2006Sometimes, after the loss of a loved one, symptoms of grief linger and become increasingly debilitating. This condition, called complicated grief, has features of both depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). And there is some evidence that a distinct type of treatment may bring relief, reports the October issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter. [click link for full article]
“Cosmetic Surgery And The Use Of Antidepressant Medication”
Sunday, October 8th, 2006It has been proven that plastic surgery can improve self-esteem, but can it also act as a natural mood enhancer? A significant number of patients stopped taking antidepressant medication after undergoing plastic surgery, according to a study presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) Plastic Surgery 2006 conference in San Francisco. [click link for full article]
Most Suicide Rates Decline, But Findings Are Puzzling
Sunday, October 8th, 2006First, the good news: Suicide rates among younger and older Americans have been declining since the early 1990s. Now, the puzzling news: No one really knows why.Those are the findings of a study conducted by researchers at the University of South Carolina and released Thursday (Sept. 28) in the October issue of the American Journal of Public Health.Dr. [click link for full article]
Stereotypes Contribute To Older Men Seeking, Receiving Depression Care Less Frequently
Sunday, October 8th, 2006A 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 express symptoms of depression, according to clinicians and recruiters interviewed for a new study from the UC Davis Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. [click link for full article]
Recognizing Depression And Getting Help
Sunday, October 8th, 2006The change of seasons and the approach of National Depression Awareness Week, Oct. 2-9, make this a good time to re-examine the impact of depression, a serious illness that affects as many as 20 million adult Americans each year, along with their friends and loved ones. According to Dr. Kelly Miller of the University of Indianapolis Health and Counseling Center, this common mental health condition is subject to misconceptions that often keep people from seeking the help they need. [click link for full article]
Effectiveness Of Certain Antidepressants May Be Influenced By Gene Variations Of Individuals
Sunday, October 8th, 2006Whether specific types of antidepressants are effective for patients with late-life major depression may depend if they have certain genetic variations, according to a study in the October 4 issue of JAMA.Initial drug treatments fail in 30 percent to 40 percent of patients with major depression. [click link for full article]
New Gene Linked To Bipolar Disorder
Sunday, October 8th, 2006A new gene linked to both depression and bipolar disorder has been identified by UCL (University College London) and Danish researchers.The collaboration, led by Professor Hugh Gurling at UCL and Professor Ole Mors at the University of Aarhus, first looked at bipolar cases in families living in the UK and in Denmark, and then at large numbers of unrelated people with bipolar disorder. [click link for full article]
Genetic Link Possible Between Neuroticism And Risk For Depression
Friday, October 6th, 2006Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to the link between the personality trait of neuroticism and vulnerability for depression, according to a new study by Virginia Commonwealth University researchers.In the October issue of the journal Archives of General Psychiatry, researchers reported the results from both longitudinal and genetic analyses that showed that neuroticism is a strong predictor for major depression. [click link for full article]
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