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This Week - Sept. 25, 2006

1. First of its kind postpartum depression study
2. Antidepressants of questionable benefit in teen suicide cases
3. Sexual dysfunction? Try a different antidepressant
4. Seniors might get depression help
5. PTSD drug hope
6. Mobile phone users stressed out
7. Parents pursuing prescriptions for academic excellence
8. Treatment disruption has serious consequences for families living with serious mental illness
9. Health Canada warns about ADHD drugs
10. AUDIO: Video game brainwaves used to fight ADD
11. ADHD cases linked to lead, smoking
12. Obesity correlates with psychiatric disorders
13. Successfully managing your bipolar symptoms
14. Line between real and game violence narrows
15. New research into earliest stages of Alzheimer's
16. Forgetful? You may be losing more than just your memory
17. Voices in the head "are normal"
18. 'I learned to live with voices'
19. Latest Schizophrenia News
20. Forums: "Disowned by my family"
21. Thought for today

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

First Of Its Kind Postpartum Depression Study

The Iris Alliance Fund, a mental health organization, released results of a first of its kind survey of 1,000 California parents. Researchers were startled to find more than half said either they, or someone they know, suffered from postpartum depression. Yet roughly one-third did not seek help. Find out more.

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Antidepressants Are of Questionable Benefit in Teenage Suicide Cases

A review of clinical trials shows antidepressants are not effective in treating depression in children and adolescents. Details.

Sexual Dysfunction? Try a Different Antidepressant

Unfortunately, one major side effect of most antidepressant medications is sexual dysfunction, with reported rates as high as 70 percent in some studies. What's the answer to this problem?

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Seniors Might Get Depression Help

Since depression among seniors is a leading indicator of possible suicides, lawmakers want to make access to mental health care easier and less expensive for them and to find ways to get that care to them sooner and in settings where they will accept it.

PTSD Drug Hope

Scientists have shown how it may be possible to use the body's own natural stress hormone to soothe the agonies of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Mobile Phone Users 'Stressed Out'

People are becoming addicted to mobile phones, causing them to become stressed and irritable.

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Parents Asking For Drugs to Make Kids Smarter

Parents are asking doctors to prescribe behavioral drugs with the goal of enhancing their child's academic performance.

Treatment Disruption Has Serious Consequences for Families Living with Serious Mental Illness

The disruption of a family member's treatment for mental illness and subsequent worsening of psychiatric symptoms can have harsh financial, physical and emotional consequences for families. Americans want doctors to focus on long-term wellness.

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Health Canada Revises ADHD Drug Warning

Now includes rare events of agitation and hallucinations in children. Read more.

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Video Game Brainwaves Used to Fight ADD
Researchers studying Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) are lauding the development of video games that reward focus and concentration by using electrodes to monitor players' brainwaves. Many clinicians are embracing the technology as a useful treatment tool for young patients suffering from ADD.
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Study: ADHD Cases Linked to Lead, Smoking

About one-third of attention deficit cases among U.S. children may be linked with tobacco smoke before birth or to lead exposure afterward, according to provocative new research.

Obesity Correlates with Psychiatric Disorders Like Bipolar

Already linked to diabetes and heart disease, obesity is also associated with heightened risks of major depression and bipolar and panic disorders, a national survey shows.

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Successfully Managing the Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder

Take a look at the transcript from last week's chat with Julie Fast, author of Take Charge of Bipolar Disorder: A 4-Step Plan for You and Your Loved Ones to Manage the Illness and Create Lasting Stability.

Line Between Real and Game Violence Narrows

Psychologists say games featuring real-life situations or the killing of humans can desensitize people to violence. And the fact that a potential killer could simulate a schoolhouse massacre on his computer before causing one in real life is troubling. More.

New Research into Earliest Stages of Alzheimer's

No one knows if a sticky protein, called beta-amyloid, actually causes Alzheimer's, but it is the chief suspect, and a newly released study adds to the evidence.

Forgetful? You May Be Losing More Than Just Your Memory

Scientists say you may actually be losing part of your brain.

Voices in the Head 'Are Normal'

Hearing voices in your head is so common that it is normal, psychologists believe.

'I Learned to Live with Voices'

Because of Schizophrenia, Brian hears voices in his head. Sometimes they tell him that he is dirty. At other times they taunt him, calling him worthless and evil. But he's learned to cope with them. Find out how.

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More Schizophrenia Stories:

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• Antipsychotics Effective and Safe in Patients With Chronic Schizophrenia Presented at ECNP

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

From the HealthyPlace.com Bulletin Boards: "This Is VERY Painful for Me to Talk About"

scaredduck:

"I am speaking up for the first time ever about this. I feel I have truly been disowned by my family and it is one of the most painful things I have ever had to deal with in my 43 years. I was abused (physically) as a child and my father and myself are like "oil and water" although we have always tried not to talk about our "differences" (or the abuse) because it is a painful legacy for me (although he denies everything of course) and as one would expect, my mother stands by her man and if he say's nothing happened, then that's "good enough" for her and I must be a "liar".

Over the years, I have dealt with alcoholism. I am currently sober but have relapsed in the past. I wonder how many others here have, with a combination of abuse, alcoholism and other deep-seated family issues, had frequent quarrels that eventually lead to someone being disowned. Anyone here care to share?

respond here.

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