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Archive for February, 2005

Spouse Most Likely Source of Elder Abuse

Friday, February 25th, 2005

Spouse Most Likely Source of Elder Abuse

Elderly people may be at increased risk of abuse if they’re cared for by a spouse, especially if …

Study: Caesarians Do Not Stop Postnatal Depression

Friday, February 25th, 2005

Study: Caesarians Do Not Stop Postnatal Depression

Having a planned caesarian section does not reduce a woman’s risk of suffering from postnatal depression, doctors said …

The Psych Central Report, Issue #4

Thursday, February 24th, 2005

I’m pleased to announce the publication of the March 2005 issue of The Psych Central Report. It covers articles about ending the patient-therapist relationship, …

What Is eHealth: A Systematic Review of Published Definitions

Thursday, February 24th, 2005

What Is eHealth: A Systematic Review of Published Definitions

The term eHealth is widely used by many individuals, academic institutions, professional bodies, and funding organizations. …

Bipolar Disorder More Common Among Urban Poor -Study

Thursday, February 24th, 2005

Bipolar Disorder More Common Among Urban Poor -Study

Bipolar disorder may often go undiagnosed and untreated in the urban poor, with one in 10 …

Yale Researchers to Study Soldiers, Stress

Thursday, February 24th, 2005

Yale Researchers to Study Soldiers, Stress

Soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division will help Yale University researchers who are studying how prolonged periods …

Ongoing Care Eases Depression, Saves Money

Thursday, February 24th, 2005

Ongoing Care Eases Depression, Saves Money

Taking a continuous-care approach to treating people with depression leads to improved outcomes and saves on costs, according to …

A Host of Anxiety Drugs, Begat by Valium

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2005

A Host of Anxiety Drugs, Begat by Valium (NY Times, free reg. req’d)

Among famous inventors, Leo H. Sternbach may not immediately leap to mind.

But …

‘Gonzo’ Godfather Hunter S. Thompson Kills Himself

Monday, February 21st, 2005

‘Gonzo’ Godfather Hunter S. Thompson Kills Himself

Hunter S. Thompson, a renegade journalist whose “gonzo” style threw out any pretense at objectivity and established the …

Mental Health Courts Help Afflicted

Monday, February 21st, 2005

Mental Health Courts Help Afflicted

When she was ordered to prison for a methamphetamine conviction, the sentencing judge — Moss — offered her an alternative. …

Report Questions Stress Disorder Efforts

Monday, February 21st, 2005

Report Questions Stress Disorder Efforts

Congressional investigators are questioning whether the Veterans Affairs Department can adequately help troops who may return from Iraq and Afghanistan …

Breakthrough in study of schizophrenia announced

Friday, February 18th, 2005

Breakthrough in study of schizophrenia announced

Australian researchers announced a breakthrough in the search for the cause of schizophrenia, linking the impaired thought processes involved …

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