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This Week - June 11, 2007

1. Progress in American attitudes about mental health issues
2. Audio: Torture victims and recovery
3. Are physicians hesitant to diagnose depression?
4. Genetics may predispose some men to suicidal thoughts during depression treatment
5. New depression treatment. Get married.
6. Antidepressant augmentation helpful to treatment-resistant seniors
7. Lexapro better than Cymbalta for acute treatment of depression
8. Different brain patterns for different types of anxiety
9. Comorbidities common in bipolar disorder
10. "Marijuana messed with my health"
11. More households forbid smoking
12. Lawmakers urge women's magazines to reject tobacco ads
13. In-utero exposure to smoking increases ADHD risk
14. Borderline personality disorder improves with intensive psychotherapy
15. Synthetic amylin curbs tendency to binge eat
16. More employers offer relationship training
17. Many sleep disorders linked with abnormal sexual behaviors
18. Low libido in menopause linked to trouble sleeping
19. Taskforce studies therapy responses for sexual orientation
20. Abilify for teens with schizophrenia
21. Latest Schizophrenia News
22. "My 6-year old son is bipolar and violent. Please help!"
23. Thought for today

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

American Attitudes About Depression and Other Mental Health Issues Improves

But a 10-year retrospective study shows public understanding and comfort with mental illnesses still lag behind other major diseases.

Torture Victims and Recovery

It is estimated that thousands of torture survivors are seeking asylum in the United States. Dr. Karen Hanscom of Advocates for Survivors of Torture and Trauma talks about her group's efforts to help those who have experienced torture and war crimes put their lives back together.
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Are Physicians Hesitant To Diagnose Depression?

More than half of survey respondents felt that physicians are hesitant to diagnose depression, primarily due to resistance from patients and lack of societal acceptance. Read what doctors are recommending to treat depression

Some Men Taking Antidepressants Are Predisposed to Suicidal Thoughts

Genetic variations may help explain why some men with depression develop suicidal thoughts and behaviors after they begin taking antidepressant medications.

Marriage As A Depression Treatment

A recent study suggests that marriage provides a greater psychological boost to depressed people than to happy people, even if the marriage is so-so. Read more.

Antidepressant Augmentation Helpful to Treatment-resistant Seniors

Half of the patients in a new study who did not respond to the initial treatment responded to the augmentation therapy. What does this mean to seniors suffering from the most severe type of depression?

Lexapro Over Cymbalta for Acute Treatment of Depression

In the initial stages of Major Depression, Lexapro proves more effective than Cymbalta - in a Lexapro-manufacturer funded study. Details.

Different Brain Patterns for Different Types of Anxiety

Researchers believe there were different brain mechanisms, different parts of the brain active at different times, depending on what type of anxiety one is facing. Read more.

Comorbidities Common in Bipolar Disorder

Most patients with the condition also are afflicted with a variety of other psychiatric, substance use and physical disorders.

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Warning: Marijuana May Be Dangerous to Your Mental Health

Figures show a large rise in patients admitted to hospitals in England due to marijuana, and experts are warning these may be the tip of the iceberg.

More Households Forbid Smoking

People are starting to understand the hazards of secondhand smoke as 3 out of 4 American don't allow smoking inside their home.

Related Story: In utero exposure to smoking increases ADHD risk

Related Story: Lawmakers urge women's magazines to reject tobacco ads.

Borderline Personality Disorder Improves with Intensive Psychotherapy

An intensive form of talk therapy, known as transference-focused psychotherapy, can help individuals affected with borderline personality disorder by reducing symptoms and improving their social functioning

Synthetic Amylin Curbs Tendency to Binge Eat

The synthetic form of a hormone previously found to produce a feeling of fullness when eating and reduce body weight, also may help curb binge eating and the desire to eat high-fat foods and sweets.

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Employers Are Offering Relationship Training

Amid evidence that divorce and relationship stress can make workers less efficient, more companies have begun offering marriage training programs.

Many Sleep Disorders Linked with Abnormal Sexual Behaviors

It seems that more and more reports are surfacing of abnormal sexual behaviors emerging during sleep.

Low Libido in Menopause Linked to Trouble Sleeping

Women whose sexual desire diminishes during menopause are more likely to report disturbed sleep, depression symptoms, and night sweats, according to the latest research.

Taskforce Studies Therapy Responses for Sexual Orientation Issues

The task force will review the scientific literature on therapeutic responses to sexual orientation, particularly any research published since the Association’s resolution on Appropriate Therapeutic Responses to Sexual Orientation was passed (1997).  continued

Abilify for Teen Schizophrenia

FDA puts Abilify on fast-track approval process to treat adolescents with schizophrenia.

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More Schizophrenia Stories:

• New Tool Identifies Non-Adherence in Schizophrenia Patients

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

"My 6-year Old Son Has Bipolar and Is Violent.  Please Help!"

April:

My soon-to-be 6 year old son was diagnosed as bipolar and I've been diagnosed as suffering from severe depression. This is difficult for me because it is hard for me to get my son calmed down when he's mad or upset. He has threatened to kill himself. He's very violent towards others and himself. The doctor prescribed him Risperdal which I found out is used for Schizophrenia. I'm wondering if anybody else has problems with their children. One minute he's the best little boy and I know deep down he's a very good boy but he's got mood swings worse than a woman on PMS; for real. I need to know if anybody else's child is on the same medication and if it has helped or is helping and how are you able to calm your child(ren) down. It's like he's on a teeter totter. When he's up high he's violent and very difficult to deal with. When he's low he's "normal". Does anybody else have any ideas that could help.

Any replies will be received with thanks.  respond here

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Something to think about...

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- Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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