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This Week - February 13, 2006

1. Kids are depressing for parents
2. The dilemma of being depressed and pregnant
3. Moms' antidepressants hit third of newborns
4. Shed light on SAD to ease winter blues
5. Constant happiness isn't normal
6. Forced treatment issue coming to head
7. Big changes in pharma consumer advertising
8. Bipolar often misdiagnosed as depression
9. Being child of bipolar parent isn't easy
10. Course of bipolar disorder in youths
11. Teens find it difficult to talk about eating disorder
12. Athletes' desire to win fuels eating disorders
13. Self-harmers to be given clean blades
14. AUDIO: Addicted to hoarding
15. Sleeping pill sales records causing worry
16. Drug cocktail prevents HIV from taking root
17. Handling schizophrenia patient's psychosis difficult for caregivers
18. Latest Schizophrenia News
19. Forums: "I get severe anxiety when I make eye-contact."
20. Thought for today

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

Parental Depression Goes With Territory

Parents are more likely to be depressed than people who do not have children, according to a new study. Researchers found that parenthood does not provide the kinds of emotional benefits that derive from other adult roles, such as marriage and employment. Here's the story.

It's Difficult Treating Depression in Pregnancy

In one study, researchers report that pregnancy, contrary to widespread belief, provides no protection against emotional or psychiatric problems, suggesting that stopping antidepressants may be dangerous for both mother and child.

Another study reveals that 30 percent of pregnant women who take antidepressants have babies who exhibit symptoms of drug withdrawal.

So what's a doctor and pregnant woman to do?

Light Therapy Most Effective for SAD

Daily light box therapy consistently outperformed antidepressant drug therapy or air ionizers as the best remedy for seasonal affective disorder. Read more.

Is Constant Happiness Normal?

What's the best form of psychotherapy? How can you overcome sadness? Controversial psychologist Steven Hayes has an answer: embrace the pain.

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National Debate on Forcing Treatment on the Mentally Ill Coming to Head

Both sides in the national debate over whether mentally ill people who have not committed a crime can be forced into treatment are preparing for a showdown in the New Mexico legislature. Details

FDA Expanding Consumer Protection Arsenal

The FDA will undertake an unprecedented use of sociological methods to measure perceptions and communication of a drug's risks to consumers. Story

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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.

Bipolar Often Misdiagnosed As Depression

60 percent of adults with bipolar disorder are misdiagnosed as just being depressed. That's the problem in a profession where no medical diagnostic tests are available.

Being A Child of Bipolar Parent Isn't A Rollercoaster Ride

Actor Sean Astin was 11 years old when his mother's (Patty Duke) tantrums and mood swings were finally diagnosed, and now he's campaigning to raise awareness of the disorder, particularly how friends and family can help diagnose bipolar disorder.

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Course of Bipolar Disorder in Youths Described for the First Time

Children with bipolar disorder experience more enduring and rapidly changing symptoms of the disease than adults, according to a new study.

Teens Find It Tough to Talk About Eating Disorder

The Eating Disorders Association (UK) report shows many young people affected by eating disorders are risking their lives because they feel unable to tell anyone about their problems.

Athlete's Strong Desire to Win Fuels Eating Disorders

It would be hard to find a female athlete in the aesthetic sports — gymnastics, diving, cheerleading, figure skating, dancing — who isn't preoccupied with body image and somewhat obsessive about what she is eating, says one former olympian. What's behind this?

"Safe" Self-Harm in UK

UK nurses want those intent on self-harming to be given clean blades and bandages to minimize risk of infection. Others see it as encouraging self-injurers to continue the destructive behavior. More

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Addicted to Hoarding
Linda Mackintosh is drowning in treasures. Piled high to the ceiling of her Connecticut home, her collection of paper bags, boxes, yogurt containers, office supplies and so much more allows only a narrow path to get from room to jam-packed room. What can be done to help?
Listen now

Sleeping Pill Sales Records Causing Worries

Advertising promises safe slumber with minimal side effects, but some experts believe the drugs are being overprescribed.

Drug Cocktail Prevents HIV From Taking Root

An injection of two drugs normally used to treat HIV patients completely protected monkeys from becoming infected with the AIDS virus. study story.

Handling Schizophrenia Patient’s Psychosis is Difficult Problem For Caregivers

Psychosis or psychotic episodes can be scary and very difficult for caregivers to know how to handle in just the right way. There are some things that you can keep in mind that may be helpful.

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More Schizophrenia Stories:

• Getting the Patient to Stay on Medications is Caregivers Biggest Dilemma
• Taking 2 Antipsychotics At Once Won't Help
• New Abilify Dosage

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

From the HealthyPlace.com Social Anxiety Bulletin Board: "Anyone Else Have This?"

gold590:

"I get severe anxiety when I make eye-contact with people. It doesn't happen all the time, but it re-occurs A LOT. I don't know why I feel nervous. Maybe it's because I don't know what is on their mind and what they are thinking, but the feeling is indescribable and I get nervous with prolonged eye-contact. How do I stop this? It drives me nuts ." respond here.

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Something to think about...

"First say to yourself what you would be;
and then do what you have to do."
Epictetus

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

Previous Newsletters

• Jan. 30, 2006
• Dec. 19, 2005

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