News updates, 21st July 2008:
PTSD High Among Witnesses to 9/11
Schizophrenia Linked to Genetic Copy Number
Eating Disorder Risk Factors Vary with Gender and Age
Being Born Small, Early Raises Autism Risk
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Impairs Workers
Antidepressants May Prevent Depression After Stroke
Food Additives Linked to Hyperactivity in Children
9/11 Workers Face Chronic Mental Impairment
Sudden Loss of Parent Tied to Depression in Child
Exercise Might Slow Brain Shrinkage in Alzheimer's Patients
ADHD Might Raise Kids' Obesity Risk
Anxiety, Shyness May Be Long-Lasting Traits
Medication Reduces Violence in Some Schizophrenics
Health Tip: Depression Among Teens
Many Teens Getting Free Alcohol From Adults
Overtime Work Tied to Anxiety, Depression
Two-Way Link Between Depression and Diabetes
Preschoolers' Autism Disrupts Parental Employment
Popular SSRI Antidepressants Linked to GI Bleeding
News updates, 18th May 2008:
Sudden Loss of Parent Tied to Depression in Child
Mood Disorders Put Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for PTSD
Health Tip: Signs of Depression
Some Weight-Loss Drugs Might Disrupt Brain Growth in Kids
News updates, 28th April 2008:
Schizophrenia Tied to Multiple Genetic Errors
Central Obesity in Midlife Increases Dementia Risk
Social Problems in Youth Contribute to Anxiety, Depression
FDA Probing Possible Link Between Asthma Drug and Suicide Risk
Stomach Pain, Depression Go Hand-in-Hand in Teens
Review Covers Advances in Anxiety Disorder Understanding
Restrictive Prescription Drug Policies Hurt Schizophrenics
Very Premature Babies Show Raised Risk for Autism
Antipsychotic Drugs of Little Benefit to Alzheimer's Patients
Persistent Insomnia Leads to Depression in Young Adults
15 Million Americans Suffer From Social Anxiety Disorder
Whisk Those Blues Away
Anxiety Helps Elderly Women Live Longer
Eating Disorders More Likely in Girls with ADHD
Older Men With Low Testosterone Face Greater Depression Risk
Health Tip: Anxiety Attacks
Depressed Teenage Mothers at Risk of Repeat Pregnancy
ADHD Drugs Won't Raise Risk of Substance Abuse
New Hope for Depressed Teens
Teen Aggression May Really Be a State of Mind
Depression Symptoms Cured at Different Rates
When Worry Consumes You
PTSD a Risk Factor for Long-Term Disease
Parental Drinking Boosts Teen Alcohol Risks
News updates, 3rd February 2008:
Anxiety, Depression Common During Pregnancy
Antidepressant Benefits in Teens Studied
Brain Activity Points to Origins of Anorexia
RSNA: Technique Reveals Brain Abnormalities in Autism
Treating Depression Lowers Mortality in Diabetics
Depression Linked to Bone Loss in Younger Women
Abilify Approved as Additional Treatment for Major Depression
Major U.S. Autism Study Gets Under Way
Follow-Up Exams Uncover More Iraq Vets With Emotional Woes
Depression-Heart Disease Link with Inflammation Explored
Antidepressant Benefits in Teens Studied
ADHD Delays Growth of Certain Brain Areas
Intervention Program Reduces Postnatal Depression
Abilify Approved for Adolescents With Schizophrenia
Cognitive Therapy Reduces Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms
FDA Warns Epilepsy Drugs May Raise Suicide Risk
Mercury in Childhood Vaccines Excreted Quickly
Drug-Related Images Trigger Brain's Reward Center
Middle Age a Low Point for Most
Depression, Obesity Coexist in Many Middle-Aged Women
Science Could Erase Stigma of Anorexia
Gene Plays Role in Risk of Autism
Health Tip: Postpartum Depression
Anxiety Raises Heart Attack Risk
News updates, 12th November 2007:
Cognitive Therapy Reduces Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms
Anxiety, Depression Common During Pregnancy
AAP: Updated Guidelines for Autism Spectrum Disorders
AACAP: Divalproex Effective in Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
Value of Most Post-Traumatic Stress Treatments for Veterans 'Uncertain'
Alcohol And Cancer: Is Drinking The New Smoking?
Antidepressants Boost GI Bleeding Risk
As Sunlight Fades, Look Out for SAD
Doctors' Groups Offer ADHD Guide for Parents
Panic Attacks May Hike Heart Disease Risk in Women
Drug Plus Psychotherapy Best Treatment for Depressed Teens
15% of Women Struggle With Pregnancy-Related Depression
Genes Might Predispose Antidepressant Users to Suicidal Thoughts
Treatment Programs Benefit Depressed Workers
Winter Serotonin Drops in Seasonal Depression
Depression Pushes Middle-Aged Workers to Retire
Intervention Program Reduces Postnatal Depression
Abilify Approved for Adolescents With Schizophrenia
News updates, 17th October 2007:
Doctors' Groups Offer ADHD Guide for Parents
Panic Attacks May Hike Heart Disease Risk in Women
Drug Plus Psychotherapy Best Treatment for Depressed Teens
15% of Women Struggle With Pregnancy-Related Depression
Genes Might Predispose Antidepressant Users to Suicidal Thoughts
Treatment Programs Benefit Depressed Workers
Winter Serotonin Drops in Seasonal Depression
Depression Pushes Middle-Aged Workers to Retire
Elderly Respond to Long-Term Antidepressant Treatment
Tamoxifen Helps Treat Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia Gene May Have On/Off Switch
Depression Exacts Higher Toll Than Chronic Conditions
New Class of Antidepressants May Act Faster
Food Additives Could Fuel Hyperactivity in Kids
Parents' PTSD May Boost Stress in Offspring
Bipolar Diagnoses in Younger People Show Huge Increase
9% of U.S. Kids Have ADHD
Depression and Job Stress Linked to Onset of Menopause
Atypical Antipsychotics May Cross Placenta in Pregnancy
News updates, 13th September 2007:
Depression and Job Stress Linked to Onset of Menopause
Atypical Antipsychotics May Cross Placenta in Pregnancy
Antidepressants Linked to Preterm Birth Risk
New Database to Help Speed Search for Bipolar Disorder Genes
9% of U.S. Kids Have ADHD
Bipolar Diagnoses in Younger People Show Huge Increase
Depression Taking Toll on Returning U.S. Vets
Study Probes Roots of Fearful Memories
FDA Approves First Anti-Psychotic for Kids
Familial Aggregation Seen in Bipolar Disorder
APA: Fad Treatments for Autism on the Rise
Schizophrenia Hallucinations Linked to Brain Regions
Antidepressant Effectiveness May Depend on Genes
Stimulant Medication Slows Growth in Children With ADHD
Study Offers Hope for Faster-Acting Antidepressant
Marijuana Associated With Higher Psychosis Risk
Gene May Help Spur Premenstrual Depression
Benzodiazepine Binding Sites Decreased in Panic Disorder
Depressed Dopamine Activity Seen in Adult ADHD
News updates, 18th August 2007:
Web Sites Serve Up Dangerous Eating Disorders Advice
Schizophrenia Hallucinations Linked to Brain Regions
ADHD Children at Risk for Delinquency, Substance Abuse
Study Offers Hope for Faster-Acting Antidepressant
Stimulant Medication Slows Growth in Children With ADHD
Gene May Help Spur Premenstrual Depression
MIT Identifies Mechanism Behind Fear
Benzodiazepine Binding Sites Decreased in Panic Disorder
Autism-Related Behavior Can Be Detected By 14 Months
Insomnia Associated with Increased Anxiety Risk
News updates, 8th July 2007:
Gene Variants Linked to Suicidal Thoughts in Some Men Starting Antidepressant Treatment
Bipolar Spectrum Disorder May Be Underrecognized and Improperly Treated
Antipsychotic Medications for Schizophrenia on Equal Footing in Improving Patients' Thinking Skills
Genetic Roots of Bipolar Disorder Revealed by First Genome-Wide Study of Illness
Poll shows high unemployment for adults with Down's syndrome
Functional Networks Of Working Memory In Children With ADHD
Are Physicians Hesitant To Diagnose Depression?
New Bill Must End The Unfair Treatment Of Mentally Ill Patients In Prison, UK
Investigation Into Link Between Khat Use And Psychiatric Disorders
Samaritans And Big Brother 8 Aid Emotional Support In UK And Ireland
Mothers With Young Children Are Especially Vulnerable To Poor Mental Health
Exam Overload - Samaritans Offers Support To Stressed Out Students
Psychological Bullying Hits Just As Hard
Debate Over The Importance Of Self-Esteem, From The Harvard Mental Health Letter
The Effect Of The Transcendental Meditation Technique On ADHD
Hewitt Hails Talking Therapy Pilots A Success And Announces More To Follow
Brains Made More Reactive To Fear By Traumas Like Sept. 11
News updates, 8th May 2007:
Depression May Be Early Sign of Parkinson's Disease
White Matter Defects May Lead to Schizophrenia
Depressed Elderly More Likely to Develop Diabetes
Antidepressants Help More Kids Than They Harm
Depression, Stress Linked to Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
Bulimic Adolescents Respond to Cognitive-Based Approach
Community Hospital Stays Often Due to Mental Health
Later Depression a Risk in Partners of Cancer Survivors
Too Many Americans Shun Needed Mental Health Care
Health Tip: Dealing With Depression
Intensive Psychotherapy More Effective Than Brief Therapy for Treating Bipolar Depression
Study Sheds Light on Medication Treatment Options for Bipolar Disorder
Suicide Risk Warnings Have Cut Pediatric Antidepressant Use
Parental Depression Takes Toll on Kids
Adjunct Antidepressants Ineffective for Bipolar Disorder
Phone-Based Therapy Eases Long-Term Depression
Circadian Rhythm Linked to Bipolar Disorder
Eating Disorders: A Midlife Crisis for Some Women
One-Fifth of Primary Care Patients May Have Anxiety
Blood Test Could Spot Panic Disorder
Almost Half of Anxiety Patients in Primary Care Untreated
Panic-Focused Psychotherapy Curbs Panic Attacks
ADHD Drugs Need Better Warnings on Heart, Psychiatric Risks: FDA
Brain Gene Mutation Linked to Schizophrenia
Major Gene Study Points to Causes of Autism
Brain Signals Differentiate Child Bipolar, Mood Disorder
Depression Linked to Early Heart Disease
Scientists Get Closer to Depression's DNA
PTSD Patients Have Diminished Pain Response
Study Links Sleep Problems with Depression in Children
Weight-Loss Articles Linked to Unhealthy Eating Behaviors
Abuse, Neglect in Childhood Linked to Adult Depression
Binge Drinking Rampant Among College Students
Motivation Key to Keeping Those 'Get Fit' Resolutions
Seasonal Affective Disorder Treatments Compared
Lithium-Like Drugs in Alzheimer's Patients May Impair Neuronal Function
Look Beyond Mental Health To Understand Tragedy
Mental health is a public health issue
A Path to Mental Health
News updates, 2nd January 2007:
Child's IQ Linked to Trauma Exposure, Post-Trauma Stress
Generic Wellbutrin XL Approved
Mind comments on Dispatches
Are stress-induced cortisol changes during pregnancy associated with postpartum depressive symptoms?
Mental Health America Offers Tips After FDA Extends Antidepressant Warning Label
Autism Linked to Brain's 'Fear Center'
News updates, 20th December 2006:
Mind reveals postcode lottery of access to talking therapies
Government inquiry shows need for a very different Mental Health Bill
Let Adults Learn
Mental health legislation is a wasted opportunity
Department of Health announcement is a first step towards improved patient safety
News updates, 13th November 2006:
New Information Regarding Uncommon Psychiatric Adverse Events for All ADHD Drugs
Enzyme shreds Alzheimer's protein
How the brain keeps emotions at bay
New laws to protect vulnerable people
New data offers hope to patients with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
News updates, 3rd October 2006:
Breathing problems during sleep increase risk of depression
Study into millions who hear voices in head
The public face of mental illness -- is it a one-sided view?
Warning Over Suicide Risk To Young Male Drinkers
Anger and hostility speed up decline in lung power'
News updates, 23rd September 2006:
Healthy body, healthier mind
TV effective 'painkiller' for kids
Big brother cleared after complaints to watchdog
Advertising 'Drowning out' healthy eating message to children
Happiness 'Is More Responsibility' a>
Wake Up... It's Time To Worry About Work
News updates, 7th July 2006:
New guide to tackle self harm
Bank faces probe over customer's suicide
Does psychological treatment for adult sex offenders work?
Learning Disability Champion wins Prestigious Beacon Prize
Train firm must reinstate 'unfairly dismissed worker'
Most effective antipsychotic drug has serious health consequences
'Series of failures' left schizophrenic free to kill
Call for fresh help to tackle domestic abuse
News updates, 14th June 2006:
FDA Approves the First Drug for Seasonal Depression
Study Shows Long-Term Treatment-as-Usual Is Ineffective
for Patients With Treatment-Resistant Depression
New Sleep Medication Shows Less Potential to Foster
Abuse and Dependence
Psychiatric Conditions Other Than Depression
Common in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Emotional processing in eating disorders: specific
impairment or general distress related deficiency?
Anorexia nervosa with excessive exercise: A phenotype
with close links to obsessive-compulsive disorder
News updates, 3rd May 2006:
Deep Brain Stimulation Shows Promise in Treating Severe Depression
Is There Life After Depression and Anxiety? Adult ADHD in General Practice
Naltrexone or Specialized Alcohol Counseling an Effective Treatment for
Alcohol Dependence When Delivered with Medical Management
Presence of Comorbid Anxiety Symptoms Doesn't Alter Pregabalin's
Efficacy for Pain Relief
The Mental Health Bill: Plans to amend the Mental Health Act 1983 - Briefing
sheets on key policy areas where changes are proposed
Lowest suicide rate since records began
Born in Spring? You're more likely to kill yourself
Fussy babies and postpartum depression linked, study finds
One in 20 has Personality Disorder
Teenage boys 'at risk of developing eating disorders'
More should be done to tackle depression says experts
In-patient benefits rule change faces review
Researchers find blood clots clue to treating dementia
New film highlights how faith communities can support people
with learning disabilities
Mental Health Charity calls for more transparency in NHS
'Safe' self-harming in hospitals debated
Why do people with learning disabilities self-harm?
Protecting vulnerable adults from harm
New findings show homeopathy helps fight depression
UK 'lagging behind' on patient involvement, say experts
News updates, 3rd April 2006:
'When we turn the current on, the patients report the emptiness suddenly disappears'
Fish oil may help curb unruly teenagers' behaviour
Loneliness Linked To High Blood Pressure In Aging Adults
Organisations focusing on mental health are among charities receiving
research awards totalling nearly £5 million
Scheme to help GP's spot potential suicides
£4m mental health unit for region
Herbal Products a red Flag for Teens
'One in five pupils' tried drugs
Hormone could cut spider phobia
Madness: Britain's mental health time bomb
Red Bull 'masks alcoholic effect'
News updates, 8th March 2006:
Six-month trial of bupropion with contingency management (CM)
Spotlight on escitalopram in the management of major depressive disorder
The role of twelve-step approaches in dual diagnosis treatment and recovery
Ray O'Donoghue - Photographic Exhibition
Comment by Marjorie Wallace on the Government’s review of
Incapacity Benefit
Department of Constitutional Affairs consultation for the new Lasting
Power of Attorney
More Training Needed to Ensure Accuracy of Urine Drug Tests
News updates, 4th January 2006:
Perinatal Complications Linked to Eating Disorders
Treatment for Depression with Third of Participants Reaching Remission
Patients and Researchers Differ on Perception of Remission from Depression
Suicide Risks Don't Increase When Adults Start Using Antidepressants
What makes people happy
'Home alone' deaths for thousands
News updates, 5th December 2005:
Drug disorder schizophrenia link
'Half of people may get depression'
'Mixed progress' for social care
Creative people 'luckier in love'
Feeling fat can be 'in the mind'
Volunteer backs mental health campaign
Sense of failure: the scale of teenage self-harm
Mental health hospital is on sale
News updates, 23rd November 2005:
Towards better knowledge-based mental health care
Older people's mental health is Everybody's Business
Younger People with Dementia: Support in the Community
Fifth of benefits decisions are incorrect
Challenging discrimination faced by disabled people
News Item, via Department for Work and Pensions
Report finds wide health inequalities
Anxiety Disorders Awareness Week
Understanding Anxiety & managing it without drugs.
Teenage Anorexia Nervosa.
Mental Health Winter Workshops 2005: Working with Voices II
How To Deal With Bullying
Disempowerment and empowerment in mental health
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