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After reviewing more than 73 trials of ECT carried out over the past 40 years, researchers find that SHOCK THERAPY may be the BEST TREATMENT for the SEVERELY DEPRESSED.

ECT's critics have argued it is a crude and inhumane procedure.

For hundreds of thousands with TREATMENT-RESISTANT depression, ECT may be the only way to find short or long-term relief. But before you're labeled "treatment-resistant," there are several medications strategies your doctor should be trying.

Researchers have also found that the tricyclic, Nortriptyline, is effective in treating refractory (treatment-resistant) depression.

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DEPRESSION MAY BE BIPOLAR II

Doctors are recognizing that many patients previously thought to have depression may instead have a subtler form of bipolar disorder called bipolar II. Read the story here.

And in our BIPOLAR JOURNAL community this week, Donna talks about having irrational thoughts and how that's impacting her life. You can read her journal here and add your comments on her board.

ADHD: IT'S A GIRL THING, TOO
But it's often overlooked by parents and pediatricians

For years, it was believed that only boys suffered from ADHD. However, a growing body of research -- and a greater awareness on the part of parents and doctors -- is finding that ADHD is quite common among girls.

SEXUAL ABUSE BULLETIN BOARD

"It's Sexual Abuse, But I Feel Like I Can't Claim It"

bluejenz writes:

"Awhile back, I slept with this guy I worked with and it did a real number on me. I am overweight and was uncomfortable with the situation in the first place, but to make the whole thing worse, he made fun of me to our mutual friends...about things I did and my weight etc."

Can you help bluejenz? The link to her comment is here.

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From the visitor emails we get, bluejenz isn't the only woman who's overweight and having problems with sex and sexual boundaries. Krista, who runs our "Psychology of Sex" website has a lot of great articles on the Psychology of Good Sex. Take a look.

I don't know about you, but I'm ready for the weekend. I hope your week is going well. If you know of anyone who can benefit from this newsletter or the HealthyPlace.com site, I'll hope you'll pass this onto them.

Sincerely, Deborah

Community Partner Team
HealthyPlace.com - Mental Health Communities
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