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

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

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

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

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

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

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 (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

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

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

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

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