Mental Health News
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Mind Over Matter In Chronic Disease Treatment, Queensland University Of Technology
A study by QUT sleep psychologists is shedding light on why some people with life-threatening conditions do not adhere to medical treatment, even when "it's for their own good".
Medical News Today – Jul 10, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
A study by QUT sleep psychologists is shedding light on why some people with life-threatening conditions do not adhere to medical treatment, even when "it's for their own good".
Medical News Today – Jul 10, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
FDA panel sees suicide risks with epilepsy drugs; analyzed 200 studies
WASHINGTON - Drugs used by millions of Americans to treat epileptic seizures can cause increased risks of suicide, a government panel said Thursday.
Canoe.ca – Jul 10, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
WASHINGTON - Drugs used by millions of Americans to treat epileptic seizures can cause increased risks of suicide, a government panel said Thursday.
Canoe.ca – Jul 10, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Genes from Middle East families yield autism clues, Harvard researchers report
WASHINGTON - Harvard researchers have discovered half a dozen new genes involved in autism that suggest the disorder strikes in a brain that can't properly form new connections.
Canoe.ca – Jul 10, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
WASHINGTON - Harvard researchers have discovered half a dozen new genes involved in autism that suggest the disorder strikes in a brain that can't properly form new connections.
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Spain: 21st Congress Of The College Of Neuropsychopharmacology, Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2008
Neuropsychopharmacology and mental disorders: Bridging the gap between science and medicine The enormous burden and amount of suffering associated with mental disorders represent one of the biggest challenges for health care systems in Europe today. This challenge is marked by the immense scope and costs of mental disorders.
Medical News Today – Jul 9, 2008 1:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Neuropsychopharmacology and mental disorders: Bridging the gap between science and medicine The enormous burden and amount of suffering associated with mental disorders represent one of the biggest challenges for health care systems in Europe today. This challenge is marked by the immense scope and costs of mental disorders.
Medical News Today – Jul 9, 2008 1:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Suicide Prevention And Antidepressants
Depression is the most important single factor predisposing to suicide, and more than half of all subjects completing suicide are known to have suffered from depression. Unfortunately, depression is still often untreated or undertreated, even after a suicide attempt. Antidepressive drugs represent the cornerstone of treatment of depressive patients.
Medical News Today – Jul 9, 2008 1:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Depression is the most important single factor predisposing to suicide, and more than half of all subjects completing suicide are known to have suffered from depression. Unfortunately, depression is still often untreated or undertreated, even after a suicide attempt. Antidepressive drugs represent the cornerstone of treatment of depressive patients.
Medical News Today – Jul 9, 2008 1:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Protest wants choice aborted
Hundreds of placard-toting protesters, including women who have had abortions, are expected to gather outside Rideau Hall today to oppose the decision to honour Dr. Henry Morgentaler with the Order of Canada.
Canoe.ca – Jul 9, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Hundreds of placard-toting protesters, including women who have had abortions, are expected to gather outside Rideau Hall today to oppose the decision to honour Dr. Henry Morgentaler with the Order of Canada.
Canoe.ca – Jul 9, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Serious fear of laughter?
From the frontiers of mirth research, scholars offer these words of comfort: If you are mortified of dancing for fear of being the butt of jokes, don't worry, you are far from alone.
Canoe.ca – Jul 9, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
From the frontiers of mirth research, scholars offer these words of comfort: If you are mortified of dancing for fear of being the butt of jokes, don't worry, you are far from alone.
Canoe.ca – Jul 9, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Fringe autism treatment could get federal studyPressured by desperate parents, government researchers are pushing to test an unproven treatment on autistic children, a move some scientists see as an unethical experiment in voodoo medicine.
MSNBC.com – Jul 8, 2008 10:42 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Julie Clark Joins Mental Health America As Vice President Of Healthcare Reform
Mental Health America announced that Julie Clark, an experienced public policy advocate and attorney, is joining the organization as its new Vice President of Healthcare Reform. Clark will lead Mental Health America's Healthcare Reform Department, which develops state initiatives and advocacy efforts to influence policies in the health, mental health and substance abuse areas. "Julie will be an outstanding addition to our team," said David Shern, Ph.D.
Medical News Today – Jul 8, 2008 8:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Mental Health America announced that Julie Clark, an experienced public policy advocate and attorney, is joining the organization as its new Vice President of Healthcare Reform. Clark will lead Mental Health America's Healthcare Reform Department, which develops state initiatives and advocacy efforts to influence policies in the health, mental health and substance abuse areas. "Julie will be an outstanding addition to our team," said David Shern, Ph.D.
Medical News Today – Jul 8, 2008 8:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Obama Addressed Health Exception For Abortion
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) in an interview last week with the Christian magazine Relevant said that "mental distress" should not qualify as a justification for "late-term" abortions, the AP/Google.com reports. In the interview, Obama said, "Now, I don't think that 'mental distress' qualifies as the health of the mother.
Medical News Today – Jul 8, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama (Ill.) in an interview last week with the Christian magazine Relevant said that "mental distress" should not qualify as a justification for "late-term" abortions, the AP/Google.com reports. In the interview, Obama said, "Now, I don't think that 'mental distress' qualifies as the health of the mother.
Medical News Today – Jul 8, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
