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This Week - July 17, 2006

1. Wyeth denies Effexor XR causes homicidal thoughts
2. Antidepressants: After two strikes, you're out
3. Depression researchers hide ties to pharma
4. Mild sadness may trigger depression
5. DBT reduces suicide attempts by half
6. Depression linked to risky teen sex
7. Bipolar doesn't have to control your life
8. Gay author explores bipolar disorder
9. Bipolar and Borderline Personality Disorder not commonly linked
10. Therapy no cure for sex abusers
11. ADHD girls finally getting some attention
12. Manufacturer of new ADHD drug optimistic on FDA approval
13. Signs of ADHD shouldn't be ignored
14. AUDIO: After school, kids' workloads grow heavier
15. Genetic tendency towards drug abuse
16. Psilocybin can produce mystical experiences
17. Ruling clarifies rights of special-needs caregivers
18. Office tormenters pack a wallop
19. Dolls help alzheimer's patients
20. Some Schizophrenia symptoms hard to detect, treat
21. Latest Schizophrenia News
22. Forums: "No insurance. No money. Where do I get help?"
23. Thought for today

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Wyeth Rebuffs Homicidal Ties to Effexor XR

The manufacturer claims Effexor XR is safe and effective and does not cause homicidal thoughts in some people taking the antidepressant medication.

This comes in response to a consumer group's claim that Wyeth failed to warn the public about the possible link.

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Star D Study: After Two Tries at Antidepressants, You May Be Out

"Contrary to previous efficacy trials in major depressive disorder, study results suggest that switching antidepressants … after two consecutive antidepressant medication trials have failed provides only a modest chance of producing remission in major depressive disorder."  Read more.

Major Depression Study Researchers Hide Ties to Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

A huge cloud over a major postpartum depression study. Researchers who strongly recommended that pregnant women who are taking antidepressants continue them through the pregnancy failed to disclose their close ties to the pharmaceutical industry. Details here.

Mild Sadness May Trigger Depression Anew

For people who have recovered from a bout of clinical depression, mild emotional stress or sadness can reactivate depressive thinking and this may increase the risk of relapse.

More Depression Stories

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Reduced Suicide Attempts by Half
• Depression Tied to Risky Teen Sex

Bipolar Doesn't Have to Control Your Life

Getting correct early diagnosis for Bipolar helps children and young adults lead better lives.

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Gay Author's Book on Bipolar Helps to Dispel Myths Surrounding Disorder

Concerned over how the entertainment media portrays people with bipolar disorder, author Mark Lee Kirchmeier wrote "The Province of Hope" in hopes of educating people about the disease.

Bipolar and Borderline Personality Disorder Not Commonly Linked

There's been a common perception that many with bipolar also suffered from borderline personality disorder.  A new long-term study shows that's not the case.

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Therapy No Cure For Sex Abusers

Psychological therapy for sex offenders can reduce re-offending rates, but does not provide a cure, a study says.

ADHD Girls Finally Getting Some Attention

There's been a long-held belief that girls with ADHD don't face the same risks as boys with the disorder. Results from a major study may put an end to that myth.

Cephalon Optimistic FDA to Approve ADHD Drug

New ADHD drug, Sparlon, awaits FDA approval after it was linked to a dangerous skin rash. But the manufacturer has provided new safety data and hopes approval could come as early as next month.

ADHD Demands Your Attention

The impulsivity, inattentiveness and hyperactivity of people with ADHD can limit the quality of their work, get in the way of their relationships, and severely damage their self-esteem.  And the longer you wait for a diagnosis and treatment, the worse it gets.

After School, Kids' Workloads Grow Heavier
Over the past few years, kids' after-school schedules have become increasingly packed with organized extracurricular activities.

Michele Norris talks with three fourth-graders and their principal about the downsides and benefits of a packed schedule. She also talks with child development expert David Elkind, whose latest book is The Power of Play.  Listen now

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Other Stories This Week

• Genetic Tendency to Drug Abuse Seen in Study
• Psilocybin Can Produce Mystical Experiences
• Ruling Clarify Rights for Special-Needs Caregivers
• Office Tormentors May Appear Normal, But Pack a Wallop
• Dolls Help Alzheimer's Patients

Some Symptoms of Schizophrenia are Hard to Detect and Difficult to Treat

Hallucinations and delusions are the most obvious symptoms of schizophrenia. But such psychotic or positive symptoms are not necessarily the most important or disabling ones. Another set of symptoms, called negative symptoms, are much more pervasive and persistent and they have a much greater effect on a patients quality of life, reports the July issue of the Harvard Mental Health Letter. Here's more.

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More Schizophrenia Stories:

• Neuropeptide S (NPS) May Help in Treating Schizophrenia
• Depression and Schizophrenia 'Should Be Treated with Therapy'

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

From the HealthyPlace.com Bulletin Boards: "No Insurance. No Money. Can't Find Help"

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"I have been looking for a place to go for therapy but can't find it. Maybe I am not looking in the right places but I think I thought of everything. If anyone can help me, please do so. I don't know where to go from here." respond here.

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Something to think about...

"If your obstacles bring you down, let your determination bring you up."
- Author Unknown

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

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• July 17, 2006
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• June 12, 2006
• May 22, 2006
• May 8, 2006
• April 24, 2006
• April 10, 2006
• March 27, 2006
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