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This Week - January 14, 2008

Light treatment benefits depression in bipolar disorder
5 factors help predict psychosis in children
Youth antidepressant warnings had desired effect
AUDIO: Researcher studies gangs by leading one
Antipsychotics don't work in treating aggression
Florida undecided as states sue over costly drug program
ADHD drug treatment soars in Scotland
Cialis approved for once-a-day treatment of erectile dysfunction
The role of stress in just about everything
OCD: My life began again
Definition of alcoholism becoming fuzzier
Dr. Drew starts celebrity addiction treatment tv show
Genetic link found to some with autism
Reversal of Alzheimer's symptoms within minutes in human study
FDA to meet on long-lasting Zyprexa
Latest Schizophrenia News
"My wife is bipolar and won't seek help."
Thought for today

Light Treatment Benefits Depression in Bipolar Disorder

Depression symptoms in women with bipolar disorder improved following light-box therapy delivered at midday. Here's more.

5 Factors Help Predict Psychosis in Children

It may be possible to predict who will develop psychotic illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, very early in the disease process.

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Youth Antidepressant Warnings Had Desired Effect

Despite concerns that those of all ages would be put at risk, FDA warnings about treating patients six to 17 with antidepressants appear to have hit the mark, researchers report. Details.

Antipsychotics Don't Work in Treating Aggression

Two Johnson & Johnson antipsychotic drugs long used to treat aggressive behavior in people with limited intelligence do not work and should not be prescribed for these patients.

Researcher Studies Gangs By Leading One

Sociologist Sudhir Venkatesh's new book, Gang Leader for a Day, captures his years inside the projects and how residents and gang members interacted, coexisted and raised families. Listen now

Florida Undecided as States Sue Over Costly Drug Program

Sales of atypical antipsychotics have soared over the last 7 years as more and more children are being prescribed the medications. However, many states are suing the drug companies alleging the newer antipsychotics are no more effective than the older ones yet are a lot more costly. Find out more.

ADHD Drug Prescribing Soars in Scotland

Meanwhile, in Scotland, ADHD prescriptions have risen by 20% over just one year.

FDA Approves Cialis for Once Daily Use for the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction

Approval makes available new dosing option for treatment of ED.

The Role of Stress in Just About Everything

A study now reveals that stress causes deterioration in everything from your gums to your heart and can make you more susceptible to everything from the common cold to cancer.

OCD: My Life Began Again

Filmmaker and author of a new book on OCD, James Callner, talks about his life with OCD; the challenges and many treatments he tried before learning to effectively manage the anxiety disorder. Read his story.

Alcoholism Definition Becoming Fuzzier

The definition of alcoholism isn't as cut-and-dried as it's been. New studies are prompting experts to reassess exactly what does and doesn't constitute being an alcoholic.

Dr. Drew Treats Celebrities' Demons on New Show

“Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” airs on Thursday nights on VH1 featuring nine famous and semifamous people who check into the clinic at the beginning of the show. “Most of them were intoxicated when they showed up,” Pinsky said.

Genetic Link Found to Some with Autism

Scientists have found a new genetic link to autism that appears to affect about 1 percent of people with the disorder and could help resolve some of the mystery surrounding what causes it.

Reversal Of Alzheimer's Symptoms Within Minutes In Human Study

An extraordinary new scientific study, which for the first time documents marked improvement in Alzheimer’s disease within minutes of administration of a therapeutic molecule, has just been published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation.

FDA to Meet on Long-Lasting Zyprexa

FDA outside experts to review long-lasting version of Lilly's schizophrenia drug Zyprexa.

My Wife is Bipolar and Won't Seek Help

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I have been married to my wife for 9 years and have been with her for 12. She has had many episodes and tried to commit suicide once. When money is tight and the stress from home life gets to her, she packs her bags and runs. She usually goes and signs a year lease in a rental. I try to give her space, but that is difficult for me because it usually sends me into deep depression.

Well, this time she left right before Christmas and left me holding a $247,000 note on our house that I cannot afford by myself. I haven't sunk into deep depression, but I am depressed. She seems to be handling it better than me. At first, she always says she doesn't love me and wants a divorce, but here it is 6 weeks later and she is saying she does love me and maybe wants to work it out.

She has been to a P-doctor before, but not only does she not remember much of it, she also did not stay on her meds. We have talked recently about her problem and she says she is going to go get help, but I think she is in denial and either won't go or won't stick with it. I want to help her, but I feel so helpless. Any suggestions on what to say and what to do to get her into seek help. PLEASE HELP. I really don't want to divorce her.

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