Mental Health News
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CO-MED Trial: Two-Drug Test Approach To Depression
Hoping to answer a question raised by the Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression (STAR*D) study, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have designed the Combining Medication to Enhance Outcomes of Depression (CO-MED) trial to test multiple-medication treatment of depression. "We are trying two active, Food and Drug Administration-marketed antidepressant medicines available by prescription from your local drugstore," said Dr.
Medical News Today – Jul 23, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Hoping to answer a question raised by the Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression (STAR*D) study, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have designed the Combining Medication to Enhance Outcomes of Depression (CO-MED) trial to test multiple-medication treatment of depression. "We are trying two active, Food and Drug Administration-marketed antidepressant medicines available by prescription from your local drugstore," said Dr.
Medical News Today – Jul 23, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Troubled Youth: Common Wisdom Falls Apart When Race Considered
One of the most widely accepted beliefs about the differences between troubled boys and girls may need to be revised, according to new research. Experts have long believed that girls tend to internalize their problems, becoming depressed or anxious, while boys externalize, turning to violence against people or property. But a new study found that this oft-repeated idea didn't hold true for African-American youth who were in the juvenile justice system.
Medical News Today – Jul 22, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
One of the most widely accepted beliefs about the differences between troubled boys and girls may need to be revised, according to new research. Experts have long believed that girls tend to internalize their problems, becoming depressed or anxious, while boys externalize, turning to violence against people or property. But a new study found that this oft-repeated idea didn't hold true for African-American youth who were in the juvenile justice system.
Medical News Today – Jul 22, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Outcomes Of Deep Brain Stimulation For Depression Sustained For One Year
Canadian researchers have verified that deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a safe, new approach that has shown tremendous results for patients with treatment-resistant depression. Published online, in Biological Psychiatry, the study, lead by Dr.
Medical News Today – Jul 22, 2008 09:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Canadian researchers have verified that deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a safe, new approach that has shown tremendous results for patients with treatment-resistant depression. Published online, in Biological Psychiatry, the study, lead by Dr.
Medical News Today – Jul 22, 2008 09:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
PTSD Influences Levels Of Depression And Pain
Patients with accident or trauma related chronic pain often have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. What isn't clearly known, however, is how PTSD relates to mood disorders and pain severity in chronic pain patients. University of Michigan researchers examined the contribution of PTSD to the pain experience, functional disability and frequency of depressive symptoms.
Medical News Today – Jul 22, 2008 09:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Patients with accident or trauma related chronic pain often have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. What isn't clearly known, however, is how PTSD relates to mood disorders and pain severity in chronic pain patients. University of Michigan researchers examined the contribution of PTSD to the pain experience, functional disability and frequency of depressive symptoms.
Medical News Today – Jul 22, 2008 09:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
NY Health Department Launches MySpace Campaign To Help Young New Yorkers Cope
The Health Department today announced a new online campaign to engage teenagers grappling with depression, drugs, and violence, and to encourage them to seek help. NYC Teen Mindspace, posted on MySpace, is the agency's first effort to promote health through Web-based social networking - a medium with great potential because of its popularity with young people. To see the campaign, visit www.myspace.
Medical News Today – Jul 22, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The Health Department today announced a new online campaign to engage teenagers grappling with depression, drugs, and violence, and to encourage them to seek help. NYC Teen Mindspace, posted on MySpace, is the agency's first effort to promote health through Web-based social networking - a medium with great potential because of its popularity with young people. To see the campaign, visit www.myspace.
Medical News Today – Jul 22, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Viagra may help women on antidepressants: study
Viagra's effect in women has been disappointing, but a new small study finds those on antidepressants may benefit from taking the little blue pills.
Canoe.ca – Jul 22, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Viagra's effect in women has been disappointing, but a new small study finds those on antidepressants may benefit from taking the little blue pills.
Canoe.ca – Jul 22, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Nine Out Of Ten People With Mental Health Problems Are Prisoners Of Stigma Shocking New Research
Millions of people with mental illness are unable to do everyday things like going to the shops, making new friends or applying for jobs, groundbreaking research reveals. The pioneering survey of more than 3,000 people with mental health problems clearly reveals that this includes people you expect to love you unconditionally, your family, (36%), closely followed by employers (35%), neighbours (31%) and friends (25%).
Medical News Today – Jul 21, 2008 09:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Millions of people with mental illness are unable to do everyday things like going to the shops, making new friends or applying for jobs, groundbreaking research reveals. The pioneering survey of more than 3,000 people with mental health problems clearly reveals that this includes people you expect to love you unconditionally, your family, (36%), closely followed by employers (35%), neighbours (31%) and friends (25%).
Medical News Today – Jul 21, 2008 09:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
$4.4 Million To Improve Mental Health Of Canadians Announced By CIHR
Funding of $4.4 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) was announced by Steven Fletcher, MP for Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia and Parliamentary Secretary for Health, on behalf of Tony Clement, Minister of Health. This funding will support three research teams investigating how to improve the application of mental health research. The Mental Health Commission of Canada is contributing $250,000 to one of the projects. The announcement was made at St.
Medical News Today – Jul 21, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Funding of $4.4 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) was announced by Steven Fletcher, MP for Charleswood-St. James-Assiniboia and Parliamentary Secretary for Health, on behalf of Tony Clement, Minister of Health. This funding will support three research teams investigating how to improve the application of mental health research. The Mental Health Commission of Canada is contributing $250,000 to one of the projects. The announcement was made at St.
Medical News Today – Jul 21, 2008 08:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Latest Large Grant Announcement
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has announcesd the outcome from its third annual large grants competition. The large grant scheme provides funding for experienced researchers requiring longer term funding or extended support for research or research infrastructure. All four grants address important social and economic issues both within the UK and globally.
Medical News Today – Jul 21, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has announcesd the outcome from its third annual large grants competition. The large grant scheme provides funding for experienced researchers requiring longer term funding or extended support for research or research infrastructure. All four grants address important social and economic issues both within the UK and globally.
Medical News Today – Jul 21, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Common Stereotypes About Obese Workers Refuted By Study
New research led by a Michigan State University scholar refutes commonly held stereotypes that overweight workers are lazier, more emotionally unstable and harder to get along with than their "normal weight" colleagues. With the findings, employers are urged to guard against the use of weight-based stereotypes when it comes to hiring, promoting or firing.
Medical News Today – Jul 21, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
New research led by a Michigan State University scholar refutes commonly held stereotypes that overweight workers are lazier, more emotionally unstable and harder to get along with than their "normal weight" colleagues. With the findings, employers are urged to guard against the use of weight-based stereotypes when it comes to hiring, promoting or firing.
Medical News Today – Jul 21, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
