Archive for September, 2008
« Previous EntriesHelp Me I’m Sad: Recognizing Depression In Children
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008Bouts of sadness in childhood are normal, but up to a quarter of children will experience depression before they finish high school, and clinical depression in children seems to be on the rise. Frequent sadness that won’t go away, crying, hopelessness, withdrawal, loss of interest in activities, and changes in sleep, appetite or […]
Older Adults Put At Risk For Depression Recurrence When They Suffer Restless Nights
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008Nearly 60 percent of the nation’s elderly have trouble sleeping, whether it’s a lot of tossing and turning or outright bouts of insomnia. While for most people sleeplessness can be annoying at best or unhealthy at worst, for elderly individuals who have suffered from depression in the past, poor sleep may be the first sign […]
Screen Heart Patients For Depression, New Guidelines
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008New guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) recommend that heart patients should be screened for depression, and treated if necessary, because research shows they are at much higher risk, and it can severely affect prognosis of their heart condition and their quality of life. The […]
Leading Child Development Experts Will Gather In Los Angeles To Discuss Latest Research And Practice Issues On Early Childhood Development
Tuesday, September 30th, 2008Nearly 2,000 early childhood professionals from across the country will gather in Los Angeles in early December at Zero To Three’s 23rd National Training Institute (NTI) to discuss how to best support the health and development of babies and toddlers. America’s Pediatrician Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, a founder of Zero To Three, will open the […]
Wellness Expert Offers Tips On Coping With Economic Turmoil
Monday, September 29th, 2008America’s financial crises is fueling chronic stress and limiting some people’s ability to think clearly, control emotions and regulate bodily functions in a healthy manner. University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Associate Professor Josh Klapow, Ph.D., says now is the time to take control of emotions and better regulate the mind-body stress response.
Adheris Study Finds Antidepressant Discontinuation Most Likely At The Start Of Therapy Among Newly Treated And Previously Lapsed Patients
Monday, September 29th, 2008Adheris, Inc., a leader in patient adherence and education programs, announced today the results of a new study that examined adherence rates among patients on SSRI/SNRI antidepressant therapy. Study results showed that patients new to antidepressant treatment and those who had restarted therapy after a lapse of 6 or more months were twice […]
Persons With Serious Mental Illness Face Higher Prevalence Of Obesity
Monday, September 29th, 2008Obesity is a public health crisis within the general population; however, overweight and obesity issues are even more prevalent in persons with serious mental illness, according to a new report, scheduled to be released on October 3, 2008 by the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD).
Impact Of Stress On Police Officers’ Physical And Mental Health
Monday, September 29th, 2008Policing is dangerous work, and the danger lurks not on the streets alone. The pressures of law enforcement put officers at risk for high blood pressure, insomnia, increased levels of destructive stress hormones, heart problems, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and suicide, University at Buffalo researchers have found through a decade of studies […]
Depression, Abuse And Its Relationship To Interstitial Cystitis
Sunday, September 28th, 2008UroToday.com - Interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome (IC) is a chronic condition most commonly found among women, presenting with urinary urgency, frequency, and pelvic pain. The etiology of this condition is poorly understood and there is no known cure. The symptoms of IC can negatively affect all aspects of daily life including family, work, sleep, sexual […]
Acupuncture Taking The Pressure Off Today’s Emotional Stresses
Friday, September 26th, 2008The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) has found that more people are turning to traditional acupuncture to alleviate symptoms caused by the emotional strains of everyday life. A recent survey reveals that the tolls of the 21st century are affecting younger people with under-40s seeking traditional acupuncture treatment for emotional issues […]
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