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This Week - November 6, 2006

  1. You can overcome depression, but it takes time
  2. Teens with reading problems faces higher suicide risk
  3. AUDIO: Overcoming Dyslexia
  4. New study says antidepressants help teens reduce suicide risk
  5. Many with depressive disorders may also have undiagnosed ADHD
  6. Adult ADHD chat conference Tuesday on HealthyPlace.com
  7. ADHD treatment safe and effective for preschoolers
  8. Strattera effective for ADHD and reading disorders in teens
  9. AstraZeneca raises income limits for free Seroquel drug program
  10. Genes linked to mania and depression may lead to new treatments for bipolar
  11. Anxiety disorders and physical illness
  12. Startling number of teens using diet pills
  13. Trying to get your ex-spouse back?
  14. Profiles of serial killers have limitations
  15. Music therapy helps ease symptoms of schizophrenia
  16. Latest Schizophrenia News
  17. "My mom is mentally ill and it's tearing the family apart."
  18. Thought for today

Are you wondering if you have depression? Go here to take a depression screening test.

It May Take Time, But Depression Can Be Overcome

According to the results of a landmark federal study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, depression can be beaten but it takes time.Find out more.

Related Story: Carefully Monitored Treatment Can Help Two-thirds of Those Who Suffer from Depression

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Teens With Reading Problems Face Higher Suicide Risk

Researchers find that those with poor reading abilities were nearly four times more likely than average readers to think about or attempt suicide. Details.

Overcoming Dyslexia
Trying to cope with his problem in college, Sean Plasse says, he would "convert about 10,000 words into these pictures, every semester" -- and live in fear that someone would realize that he had to work so hard to keep up.
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New Study Finds Antidepressants Help Reduce Teen Suicide Risk

Do they? Don't they? The debate continues about whether antidepressants actually increase or decrease suicidal thoughts and ideation in adolescents. Latest study here.

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The Pain of Depression

As you’ve seen on TV, depression can have both emotional and painful physical symptoms. Learn about what you can do. Click here.

Depressive Disorders and Undiagnosed ADHD

Many adult patients with psychiatric disorders such as a depressive disorder, Bipolar Disorder, or an anxiety disorder may also have undiagnosed ADHD, according to a new data analysis.

Adult ADHD Chat Conference Tuesday

Dr. Lenard Adler, author of the ADHD book: “SCATTERED MINDS: Hope and Help for Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder” is our guest.  We'll be discussing the hidden warning signs of adult ADHD and offering information on getting an accurate diagnosis, along with treatment options that include cutting-edge medications and proven coping strategies.  And, of course, Dr. Adler will be taking your personal questions.

Tuesday, November 7, 2006.  The conference will be in our chatroom at 9pm Eastern, 8pm Central, 7pm Mountain and 6pm Pacific.  There is no charge to participate.

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Distracted? Disorganized? Frustrated?

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ADHD Treatment Safe For Preschoolers

New research indicates that while Ritalin-like medications may be safe for preschoolers, they may not be as effective compared to use in older children.

Strattera Effective for ADHD and Reading Disorders

A new study suggests that non-stimulant ADHD drug, Strattera, helps children and adolescents who had both ADHD and a reading disorder, like dyslexia.

AstraZeneca Expands Free Seroquel Drug Program

Does your income make it difficult to purchase the antipsychotic Seroquel? The manufacturer has expanded the income limits on it's free drug program making it easier for more who need the medication to get it.

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Get Information About Bipolar Disorder and Treatment

Do you or a family member have bipolar disorder?
This Web site provides information about medicine,
helpful tools for therapy, support resources and more.

www.takingcontrolofbipolar.com

Bipolar Genetic Research

Scientists are doing some interesting research involving gene variants that could lead to new treatments for bipolar, depression and anxiety disorders.

Anxiety Disorders and Physical Illness

Studies have found that those with phobic (fearful) anxiety may be more likely to experience sudden cardiac death, and rates of anxiety disorders are higher than expected in patients with thyroid disease, cancer, hypertension and several other conditions. Read about it.

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Are You Taking Lexapro?

Visit the Lexapro Patient Orientation and Contact Center at HealthyPlace.com for comprehensive information about this medication.

Startling Numbers Of Teens Taking Diet Pills

Study finds that high school-aged females' use of diet pills nearly doubled from 7.5 to 14.2 percent. By the ages of 19 and 20, 20 percent of females surveyed used diet pills.

Trying to Get Your Ex-Spouse Back?

Here's one couple's story about making it work and tips that may help you.

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Profiles of Serial Killers Have Limitations

The FBI profiling method has many positive attributes. But it also has some inherent limitations.

Music Therapy for Schizophrenia

Music therapy, according to British researchers, eases the depression, anxiety and emotional withdrawal symptoms of schizophrenia.

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Get More Information About Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia affects over 2 million people, plus their family and friends. There is a prescription medicine that may help manage the symptoms of schizophrenia. FIND OUT MORE. http://www.abilify.com/expect.html

More Schizophrenia Stories:

Additional stories linked from the HealthyPlace.com Thought Disorders Community homepage.

"My Mom Is Mentally Ill and It's Tearing the Family Apart

At HealthyPlace.com, we get dozens of letters like this from family members every month.

On salon.com, a woman writes in to explain that her mother has schizophrenia and won't get treatment.

Read her letter and the very helpful response.  Maybe you'll find it useful for your situation.

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Something to think about...

"The art of being wise is knowing what to overlook."

- William James

From all of us here at HealthyPlace.com, we hope you have a good week.

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