Monday, June 30, 2008

Trouble in My Head: A Young Girl’s Fight with Depression 1 - British Journal of Psychiatry (subscription)


Trouble in My Head: A Young Girl’s Fight with Depression 1
British Journal of Psychiatry (subscription), UK - 4 hours ago
... the treatment process. The best of this book is the very sincere afterword by her psychologist which gives a succinct account of adolescent depression ...

Big boys don’t cry: depression and men - Adv Psychiatric Treat (subscription)


Big boys don’t cry: depression and men
Adv Psychiatric Treat (subscription) - 41 minutes ago
Men are a numerical minority group receiving a diagnosis of, and treatment for, depression. However, community surveys of men and of their mental health ...

The effect of improvisational music therapy on the treatment of ... - 7thSpace Interactive (press release)


The effect of improvisational music therapy on the treatment of ...
7thSpace Interactive (press release), NY - Jun 28, 2008
Music therapy is frequently offered to individuals suffering from depression. Despite the lack of research into the effects of music therapy on this ...

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Controversial Weight Loss Drug Available For NHS Use - 4ni.co.uk

Controversial Weight Loss Drug Available For NHS Use
4ni.co.uk, UK - 15 hours ago
Despite fears of an increased risk of depression and possible suicide as a 'side-effect', a controversial anti-obesity drug has been made available for NHS ...
Obesity Drug 'Prompts Suicidal Thoughts' Sky News
New Obesity Treatment Option For NHS Patients As It Emerges Public ... Medical News Today (press release)
Obesity drug approved for NHS use OnMedica
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Locklear seeking treatment for anxiety, depression - The Associated Press

Locklear seeking treatment for anxiety, depression
The Associated Press - 21 hours ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Heather Locklear is seeking treatment for anxiety and depression. "Heather has been dealing with anxiety and depression," publicist Sarah ...

Complementary Medicines Can Help Mild Depression And Premenstrual ... - Science Daily (press release)


Complementary Medicines Can Help Mild Depression And Premenstrual ...
Science Daily (press release) - 2 hours ago
Patients need to consider several questions before choosing any treatment, including a dietary supplement. Professor Sawicki: "Doctors and patients need to ...

Why must I wait so long to get some treatment for depression? - The Province


Why must I wait so long to get some treatment for depression?
The Province, Canada - 5 hours ago
I have had ongoing health issues and recently suffered the tragic loss of a dear friend. I have been asking for assistance for a number of months, ...

Locklear seeks treatment for depression - Winnipeg Free Press


Locklear seeks treatment for depression
Winnipeg Free Press, Canada - 2 hours ago
Do you agree with provincial court Judge Marvin Garfinikel that a Winnipeg-based soldier who repeatedly assaulted his six-month-old triplets should not do ...

Will this man make you happy? - guardian.co.uk

Will this man make you happy?
guardian.co.uk, UK - 16 hours ago
One in six people suffered from depression or chronic anxiety, but only a quarter of sufferers were receiving treatment - mostly drugs. ...

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Controversial diet drug approved - BBC News

Controversial diet drug approved
BBC News, UK - 2 hours ago
An obesity drug has been approved for NHS use, despite links to an increased risk of depression and suicide. Rimonabant is already used by thousands of ...
Weight-loss drug to be used by NHS The Press Association
NHS approves drug banned in America: Slimming pill ruled out by US ... Daily Mail
Weight loss drug linked to suicides will be prescribed to ... Telegraph.co.uk
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Heather Locklear is anxious - Infos Jeunes France


Heather Locklear is anxious
Infos Jeunes France, France - 31 minutes ago
Heather Locklear checked into an Arizona treatment facility for depression and anxiety. Her publicist tells PEOPLE: “Heather has been dealing with anxiety ...

Lesley Garner's Lifeclass: 'I should be happy, but instead I'm ... - Telegraph.co.uk

Lesley Garner's Lifeclass: 'I should be happy, but instead I'm ...
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 13 hours ago
Then I went to the dentist and found that I need extensive treatment, even though I go for a check-up every six months. Dental treatment is my particular ...

Corby's dark cell of depression - Daily Telegraph

Corby's dark cell of depression
Daily Telegraph, Australia - 19 hours ago
Corby was "very, very distressed" by it and it would set back her treatment, they said. Her condition has not been staged. Her condition is "serious" ...
Corby suffering depression TVNZ
Schapelle Corby admitted to hospital with depression Melbourne Herald Sun
Corby suffered 'total mental disturbance' The Age
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Cannasat Therapeutics Receives $1.12 Million From Divesture of ... - FOXBusiness


Cannasat Therapeutics Receives $1.12 Million From Divesture of ...
FOXBusiness - 10 hours ago
Cannabinoids have broad therapeutic applications which are believed to include the treatment of neuropathic pain, chronic pain, depression, ...

Monday, June 23, 2008

The orphans of medicare - Globe and Mail


The orphans of medicare
Globe and Mail, Canada - 2 hours ago
... do the bulk of treatment by default, but they are rarely equipped to deal with the complexity of care required by patients with severe depression, ...

Can Hypnosis Snuff Out a Smoker's Cigarette Habit? - U.S. News & World Report


Can Hypnosis Snuff Out a Smoker's Cigarette Habit?
U.S. News & World Report, DC - 1 hour ago
... the hypnosis or behavioral counseling treatment sessions. Hypnosis was particularly helpful for would-be quitters who reported a history of depression. ...

Actress Shields publishes first children's book - Reuters India


Actress Shields publishes first children's book
Reuters India, India - 39 minutes ago
Shields suffered postpartum depression after the birth of Rowan. In June 2005 actor Tom Cruise publicly attacked Shields for revealing in her 2005 memoir ...

Deep Brain Stimulation Studied for Depression - Psychiatric News


Deep Brain Stimulation Studied for Depression
Psychiatric News, CA - Jun 20, 2008
More than one brain circuitry is being explored as the target for depression treatment. In her presentation, Mayberg said her research focuses on ...

Help in healing trauma - Lower Hudson Journal news


Help in healing trauma
Lower Hudson Journal news, NY - 47 minutes ago
Nightmare experiences can trigger PTSD, marked by depression, flashbacks, nightmares, anxiety, insomnia and emotional numbing. Such sufferers are being ...

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Holmes: Depression, drugs and the Dukakises - MetroWest Daily News


Holmes: Depression, drugs and the Dukakises
MetroWest Daily News, MA - 21 hours ago
... by saying that she didn't know, back when she agreed to speak, that she'd need an electroconvulsive shock treatment that morning for her depression. ...

Stressed lawyers often suffer from depression - Arizona Republic


Stressed lawyers often suffer from depression
Arizona Republic, AZ - 19 hours ago
Confidentiality is wonderful for a person who is referred to an alcohol- or drug-treatment program or is referred to a program for people who are depressed. ...

A Call For Standardized Measurement Of Outcomes In Depression ... - Science Daily (press release)


A Call For Standardized Measurement Of Outcomes In Depression ...
Science Daily (press release) - Jun 10, 2008
... however, there is no reason to wait until such studies are done to provide the benefit of measurement-based care in the treatment of depression. ...

Speak your mind - Globe and Mail

Speak your mind
Globe and Mail, Canada - 1 hour ago
Within that time, I've sought medical and psychological treatment and with time and effort, I'm dealing with my depression. The frustrating thing is while ...

Treatment-Resistant Depression Affects Millions of Americans Each Year - North American Press Syndicate


Treatment-Resistant Depression Affects Millions of Americans Each Year
North American Press Syndicate, NY - Jun 20, 2008
Not being able to find an effective treatment is a serious challenge for those who suffer from depression. There are many types of depression that can be ...

Officials: Mental health treatment not absent in jail - Kane County Chronicle


Officials: Mental health treatment not absent in jail
Kane County Chronicle, IL - 2 hours ago
The most commonly seen mental illness in jail is depression, India said. The jail’s health staff also deals with inmates with bipolar disorder, ...
Courts that show rehabilitation can work Chicago Daily Herald
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Dealing with depression: one physician’s story - Lynchburg News and Advance

Dealing with depression: one physician’s story
Lynchburg News and Advance, VA - 3 hours ago
Dr. Stuart Harris went through an episode of depression after losing a patient in 1992. He sought treatment and returned to work six weeks later. ...

Saturday, June 21, 2008

New Link Between Depression and Diabetes - HealthNews

New Link Between Depression and Diabetes
HealthNews, CA - 12 hours ago
... the subjects with less education and income, the depression tends to last longer- probably due to the fact that this group had less access to treatment. ...

Corby suffered 'total mental disturbance' - The Age

Corby suffered 'total mental disturbance'
The Age, Australia - 16 hours ago
Doctors say she is suffering from depression and will remain in hospital for at least one to two weeks, and could even be put into a mental institution if ...
Corby suffering depression TVNZ
Schapelle Corby admitted to hospital with depression Melbourne Herald Sun
Depressed Schapelle Corby taken to hospital from prison The Australian
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'We must never give up on the potential of people to recover' - Globe and Mail


'We must never give up on the potential of people to recover'
Globe and Mail, Canada - 14 hours ago
The World Health Organization predicts that by the year 2020 depression will become the No. 2 cause worldwide of years lost due to disability. ...
Speak your mind – and erase a stigma Globe and Mail
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Psychosocial issues may impact HIV/AIDS treatment outcomes - Economic Times


Psychosocial issues may impact HIV/AIDS treatment outcomes
Economic Times, India - Jun 19, 2008
WASHINGTON: Psychosocial factors such as stress, depression and trauma can have a significant impact on the treatment outcomes of people infected with ...

Can a pet ease depression? - Times Online


Can a pet ease depression?
Times Online, UK - 16 hours ago
In 1962 he discovered that he made significant progress during the treatment of a disturbed child if he made sure that his dog was present during the ...

Cyberonics Hits New Highs, Continues Search - Forbes


Cyberonics Hits New Highs, Continues Search
Forbes, NY - Jun 16, 2008
Last year the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said it would not cover the costs for the implantable depression treatment, a major blow to the ...

Friday, June 20, 2008

Coast Capital Savings Scores an Ace For Depression Research; 7th ... - Market Wire (press release)


Coast Capital Savings Scores an Ace For Depression Research; 7th ...
Market Wire (press release) - 8 hours ago
... 7th Annual Charity Golf Tournament benefiting depression research and treatment has raised more than $190000 for the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation. ...

Diabetes/Depression Connection May Lead to New Treatment Options - MedHeadlines

Diabetes/Depression Connection May Lead to New Treatment Options
MedHeadlines, IL - Jun 18, 2008
... Institutions have documented such a strong association between diabetes and depression that the research team suggests new treatment options targeting ...

Diabetes, depression linked - Baltimore Sun


Diabetes, depression linked
Baltimore Sun, United States - Jun 18, 2008
... the fact that in people with less education and income, depression tends to last much longer - probably because this group has less access to treatment. ...

The downward curve begins with depression in later life - HealthJockey.com

The downward curve begins with depression in later life
HealthJockey.com, India - 18 hours ago
We need to emphasise fall prevention during treatment of depression in older people.” 21900 of the older generation over the age of 60, in Australia were ...

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Falls, depression and antidepressants in later life - EurekAlert (press release)


Falls, depression and antidepressants in later life
EurekAlert (press release), DC - Jun 17, 2008
We need to emphasise fall prevention during treatment of depression in older people." In a study of 21900 older Australians, over age 60, who responded to a ...

Depression Triggers - Ventura County Star


Depression Triggers
Ventura County Star, CA - 6 hours ago
Stress, sleep deprivation, hormonal shifts, and stopping treatment are among the most common relapse triggers. The National Mental Health Information Center ...
Excessive tantrums may indicate abc7.com
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Depression in the elderly increases risk of falls - Telegraph.co.uk


Depression in the elderly increases risk of falls
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - Jun 18, 2008
We need to emphasise fall prevention during treatment of depression in older people." Of the 21900 participants, a quarter reported at least one fall during ...

Fundraiser shines a light on suicide prevention - Seattle Post Intelligencer


Fundraiser shines a light on suicide prevention
Seattle Post Intelligencer - 6 hours ago
... battled depression since his late teens. He felt like the world was closing in on him. Sklar underwent treatment on and off, quitting when he felt he ...

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

UT Southwestern investigators test groundbreaking depression ... - News-Medical.net


UT Southwestern investigators test groundbreaking depression ...
News-Medical.net, Australia - Jun 15, 2008
The administration of depression treatment is often inadequate, Dr. Trivedi said. "Major depressive disorder treatment lags behind the care of other chronic ...

Nebraska Says 'Sex Is Not Medically Necessary,' Plans to Stop ... - FOXNews


Nebraska Says 'Sex Is Not Medically Necessary,' Plans to Stop ...
FOXNews - 9 hours ago
The condition, he said, can be "devastating psychologically," leading to depression and marital problems. "It is not logical to me or seem fair to deny poor ...

Depression 'does not worsen' alongside Alzheimer's - Barchester Healthcare

Depression 'does not worsen' alongside Alzheimer's
Barchester Healthcare, UK - 6 hours ago
Meanwhile, researchers recently dismissed the herbal supplement Ginkgo biloba as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's.

Health Canada Approves First Low Dose Treatment Option to Help ... - CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse)


Health Canada Approves First Low Dose Treatment Option to Help ...
CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse), Canada - 16 hours ago
Commonly reported symptoms including hot flushes, sleep disturbance and irritability/depression can affect daily functioning and quality of life at a time ...

Psychosocial Influences in HIV/AIDS - HealthNewsDigest.com


Psychosocial Influences in HIV/AIDS
HealthNewsDigest.com, NY - 2 hours ago
... they can tailor treatment and advice accordingly. If, for example, psychological assessment reveals that someone has high levels of stress, depression, ...

Gaynor Faye: My battle with depression - Yorkshire Post


Gaynor Faye: My battle with depression
Yorkshire Post, UK - 1 hour ago
The Enhanced Healing Environment is a specialist service which provides mental health care and treatment to mums with severe post-natal depression and other ...

SSRI Tapering and Suicidal Ideation in the TORDIA Study for ... - Journal of American Medical Association (subscription)


SSRI Tapering and Suicidal Ideation in the TORDIA Study for ...
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription), IL - 11 hours ago
Decline in treatment of pediatric depression after FDA advisory on risk of suicidality with SSRIs. Am J Psychiatry. 2007;164(6):884-891. FREE FULL TEXT 5. ...

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Local health collaborators testify at Senate caucus briefing - Summit Daily News


Local health collaborators testify at Senate caucus briefing
Summit Daily News, CO - Jun 16, 2008
Another example would be a patient with diabetes who has depression. “Diabetes tends to make the depression worse, but the depression makes it harder for ...

Lower testosterone in men can lead to earlier death - Telegraph.co.uk


Lower testosterone in men can lead to earlier death
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 7 hours ago
Treatment lasted a year and used a slow-release, injectable form of the hormone. All 95 men in the studies (ages 34 to 69 years) had the metabolic syndrome. ...
Testosterone Replacement Benefits Older Men With Low Testosterone ... Science Daily (press release)
Studies Support Testosterone Supplements for Older Men U.S. News & World Report
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Eli Lilly: FDA nod adds gravitas to fibromyalgia - Trading Markets (press release)

Eli Lilly: FDA nod adds gravitas to fibromyalgia
Trading Markets (press release), CA - 7 hours ago
Cymbalta will be successfully positioned as a first-line treatment option, particularly for female patients suffering from co-morbid depression. ...
Lilly gets OK from FDA to treat fibromyalgia Indianapolis Star
FDA OKs Cymbalta for Fibromyalgia WebMD
FDA Approves Cymbalta(R) for the Management of Fibromyalgia istockAnalyst.com
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Neurocrine Biosciences Completes 'Petal Study' Treatment Phase for ... - Earthtimes (press release)


Neurocrine Biosciences Completes 'Petal Study' Treatment Phase for ...
Earthtimes (press release), UK - 7 hours ago
This Phase IIb trial assesses the impact of elagolix treatment on bone mineral density (BMD) as the primary endpoint using Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry ...

Depression a common problem for teens, adults - Chillicothe Gazette


Depression a common problem for teens, adults
Chillicothe Gazette, OH - 2 hours ago
Since depression occurs so much, it is our job to find the possible treatment and cure. Doing things you love or trying new things is always a good start. ...

Depression And Primary Care - Expanding The Evidence Base For ... - Medical News Today (press release)


Depression And Primary Care - Expanding The Evidence Base For ...
Medical News Today (press release), UK - Jun 16, 2008
The MJA's 48-page supplement, funded by a grant from beyondblue: the national depression initiative, adds to the evidence base needed to achieve it. ...
Local health collaborators testify at Senate caucus briefing Summit Daily News
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Monday, June 16, 2008

Active Ingredient In Accutane Can Cause Depression - InjuryBoard.com


Active Ingredient In Accutane Can Cause Depression
InjuryBoard.com, FL - 2 hours ago
... one isotretinoin prescription from 1984 through 2003 and found 126 of the individuals had a depression-related diagnosis, treatment, or hospitalization. ...

Effects Of Cancer 'Cures' Can Follow Kids Into Adulthood - Hartford Courant

Effects Of Cancer 'Cures' Can Follow Kids Into Adulthood
Hartford Courant, United States - 14 hours ago
... others must deal with lingering bitterness and trauma from their treatment, which can emerge as depression or anxiety when they become adults. ...

Depression seminar announced - Batesville Daily Guard (subscription)


Depression seminar announced
Batesville Daily Guard (subscription), AR - 4 hours ago
This seminar helps the Foundation meet their goal of creating understanding about the diagnosis of and treatment for the disease of depression. ...

Bill seeks more counseling to prevent PTSD - NavyTimes.com


Bill seeks more counseling to prevent PTSD
NavyTimes.com, VA - 1 hour ago
“Providing prompt and effective treatment to our returning troops can help prevent many of the negative effects related to PTSD and depression,” Udall said. ...

Nibbles: Fitness and diabetic men, hunger hormone and depression ... - CalorieLab Calorie Counter News

Nibbles: Fitness and diabetic men, hunger hormone and depression ...
CalorieLab Calorie Counter News, NV - 3 hours ago
Researchers say the hormone might be promising as a treatment for anorexia, because it will both soothe anxiety about eating and cause people to eat more… ...

Lilly gets OK from FDA to treat fibromyalgia - Indianapolis Star


Lilly gets OK from FDA to treat fibromyalgia
Indianapolis Star, United States - 4 hours ago
By Tom Spalding Indianapolis drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. has received governmental approval to use its anti-depression drug Cymbalta on a new class of ...
FDA Approves Cymbalta(R) for the Management of Fibromyalgia istockAnalyst.com
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Depression and Pain - Nurse.com


Depression and Pain
Nurse.com, VA - 2 hours ago
The goal of treatment for pain/depression is to improve overall function because when pain is coupled with depression, it results in even higher levels of ...

'Hunger hormone' depression link - BBC News

'Hunger hormone' depression link
BBC News, UK - 8 hours ago
Blocking the body's response to ghrelin has been suggested as a weight loss treatment but it may also produce unintended effects on mood, they said. ...
Hunger Hormone Increases During Stress, May Have Antidepressant Effect Science Daily (press release)
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Sunday, June 15, 2008

Gambling linked to depression - The Age

Gambling linked to depression
The Age, Australia - Jun 14, 2008
The report, prepared by the Problem Gambling Research and Treatment Centre — a joint venture between Melbourne and Monash universities and the Victorian ...

First, do not give up - Boston Globe


First, do not give up
Boston Globe, United States - 11 hours ago
As an example, he cites St. John's wort, which has shown potential to fight cancer as well as the depression that often accompanies it. ...

ADD: not just child's play - Telegraph.co.uk

ADD: not just child's play
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - 1 hour ago
That means treatment often comes to a sudden end at 18, and adults seeking help often report finding their GPs are dismissive. Adult ADD is currently being ...

Hi-tech therapy for mind - Times of India


Hi-tech therapy for mind
Times of India, India - Jun 14, 2008
... this ground-breaking treatment. "As on date, rTMS has successfully been used for disorders such as depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, ...

Repligen Corporation F4Q08 (Qtr End 03/31/2008) Earnings Call ... - Seeking Alpha


Repligen Corporation F4Q08 (Qtr End 03/31/2008) Earnings Call ...
Seeking Alpha, NY - Jun 14, 2008
I will now turn the call over to Dr. Sachs, who will provide us some perspective on the treatment of depression in bipolar patients and the potential role ...

Dead Marine's family says military failed to help - Houston Chronicle


Dead Marine's family says military failed to help
Houston Chronicle, United States - 15 minutes ago
A study published in April by the RAND Corp. found that one-third of service members sent to Iraq or Afghanistan return suffering from severe depression, ...

Study gauges the Cape blues - Cape Cod Times


Study gauges the Cape blues
Cape Cod Times, MA - 7 hours ago
When one of the 10 primary care doctors at Outer Cape Health identifies a patient in need of treatment for depression, they will try to connect him or her ...

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Sunset Malibu treating addictions, eating disorders - TransWorldNews (press release)


Sunset Malibu treating addictions, eating disorders
TransWorldNews (press release), GA - Jun 12, 2008
On the contrary, professional depression treatment will quite literally change your life. The catch, of course, is that you have find a treatment facility ...