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This Week - February 26, 2007

1. Some employers are offering free medications
2. New ADHD drug warning
3. New ADHD drug approved
4. AUDIO: Asperger Syndrome explained
5. Genetic link to suicide
6. Psychologist seeks stone age solutions to depression
7. Men and depression
8. Chat transcript: Fighting Depression Safely and Effectively
9. Copper may spur postpartum depression
10. A challenge to the stages of grief
11. Impact of college life on bipolar disorder
12. Mentally ill finding help in church
13. Why we stress so much
14. Top 10 ways to beat stress
15. Psychiatric illness may cause chronic dizziness
16. Personality traits lead children of alcholics to the bottle
17. Anorexia may be genetic
18. Sexualization of girls
19. AstraZeneca faces 10,000 lawsuits over Seroquel
20. Latest Schizophrenia News
21. "Backstabbing sex"
22. Thought for today

Maybe it's not depression. Could it be part of bipolar disorder? Find out what you can do.

Does Your Employer Offer Free Medications?

Some of America's major corporations have started free drug programs; providing employees with medications for depression, diabetes and other major conditions. Find out why.

New Warning With ADHD Meds

Not wanting to scare patients off, the FDA stops short of a "black box" warning and tells ADHD drug makers to add patient-friendly guides warning of cardiovascular and psychiatric symptoms with each prescription. Details

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New ADHD Drug Vyvanese

Trying to limit potential abuse of amphetamine-based drugs, Shire introduces Vyvanese for treatment of ADHD.

Asperger Syndrome Explained

Discussion about Asperger Syndrome, whom it affects, and what forms of medical and social treatments are available.
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Genetic Link to Suicide

Scientists confirm previous research that there may be a genetic link to suicide and hope that findings will eventually lead to tests that can identify those at high risk for attempting suicide. Read more.

Psychologist Seeks Stone Age Solutions to Depression

To confront the country's growing depression epidemic, a modern phenomenon, psychologist Steve Ilardi peered backward into human history; all the way back to the Stone Age to help modern humans deal with depressive illness.

Men and Depression

A Newsweek cover story points out that 6-million men suffer from depression in the U.S., but many don't even recognize they have it.  Others don't want to admit they have a problem.

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Fighting Depression Safely and Effectively

Board-certified psychiatrist and author, Dr. Michael Schachter, let us in on what your doctor may NOT tell you about depression and how to fight depression without prescription medications. Read the chat transcript.

Copper May Spur Postpartum Depression

Elevated levels of natural copper in a new mother's body may contribute to postpartum depression, a crushing disorder that can occur without warning, researchers report in a new study.

The "Stages of Grief" May Be Different Than What You Were Taught

We've always been taught that after the natural death of a loved one, the first normal reaction is denial or disbelief.  Apparently, according to new research, that's just not true.

Impact of College Life on Bipolar Disorder?

One therapist says college campuses are a breeding ground for bipolar.

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Mentally Ill Finding Help in Church

"I had this deep prayer life and yet I couldn't talk to anyone at church about what was going on at home," says Pat Doyle, who was raised Roman Catholic. "Sometimes, I couldn't help but wonder if God had forgotten about us."  Now, times are a changin' and clergy are being trained to reach out.

Why We Stress So Much

In looking at animal behaviors, researchers uncover the cause of stress in humans.

Top 10 Ways to Beat Stress

We're feeling the strain more than ever, new research shows. But don't worry, says one British therapist. Here are some simple ways to stay calm.

Psychiatric Illness May Cause Chronic Dizziness

Approximately 9 million to 15 million people in the U.S. suffer from recurrent bouts of dizziness and 3 million experience symptoms of dizziness nearly every day.  Among the causes: anxiety disorders, migraine and mild traumatic brain injuries. More.

Personality Traits Lead Children of Alcholics to the Bottle

A nearly 20-year study of children from alcoholic families shows these people have more anxiety, depression and anti-social behavior.

Anorexia May Have Genetic Link

A researcher at a Tulsa clinic says a decade-long study into anorexia nervosa is beginning to reveal that those who suffer from the disease might have a genetic predisposition toward the eating disorder.

Sexualization of Girls Dangerous

Sexualization of girls is linked to common mental health problems in girls and women - eating disorders, low self-esteem, and depression; an APA task force reports.  Psychologists are calling for replacing sexualized images of girls in media and advertising with positive ones.

AstraZeneca Faces 10,000 Lawsuits Over Seroquel Drug

10,000 people in the U.S. sue AstraZeneca saying the company didn't adequately warn of possible side effects from its antipsychotic drug Seroquel, including severe weight gain and risk of diabetes.

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More Schizophrenia Stories:

• Abnormalities in Eye Movements and Attention Can Predict Risk of Schizophrenia
• BioLineRX Schizophrenia Drug Well Tolerated

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

"Backstabbing Sex"

nibors234:

"I am a freshman in college and I seem to have an issue with sleeping with inappropriate random people. I have now slept with two of the guys my best friend in college liked or used to like. I am usually drunk when I do this but not always.  What is wrong with me? respond here

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Something to think about...

"There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul."

- Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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

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