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Archive for March, 2007

VNS For Treatment Resistant Depression

Friday, March 30th, 2007
A two-year study evaluating the efficacy of vagus nerve stimulation for long-term antidepressant benefit has determined the intervention is effective. Results showed that of the patients who responded to VNS Therapy, the majority continued ...  Read more... »

Unique Genetics for Schizophrenia

Friday, March 30th, 2007
Scientists may have discovered evidence of a hard-wired genetic link to schizophrenia. Researchers report the identification of unique molecular mechanism that creates an imbalance of proteins implicated in development of the disorder. For ...  Read more... »

Bipolar Meds Investigated

Thursday, March 29th, 2007
New research suggests use of antidepressant medication for depressed people with bipolar disorder is no more effective than a placebo (sugar pill). The results are part of the large-scale, multi-site Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program for ...  Read more... »

Omega-3s Lower Risk of Depression

Thursday, March 29th, 2007
According to a new study, an individual's diet may not only lead them to be at risk of developing certain inflammatory diseases but may also place them at risk for clinical depression. Researchers say a ...  Read more... »

Depressed? A Computer May Help

Wednesday, March 28th, 2007
The UK is poised to be the first country to grant universal access to self-help computer software that has been proven effective in treating mild forms of depression and anxiety. ...  Read more... »

Parents Mental Health Influence Child’s ADHD

Wednesday, March 28th, 2007
The mental health of parents can influence whether children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder will develop conduct problems such as lying, fighting, bullying and stealing, according to University of Maryland researchers. The study, published in ...  Read more... »

Team Approach for Depression — Who Pays?

Wednesday, March 28th, 2007
A holistic model of care that involves detailed interactions between nurse educators and individuals with a disease, has been found to nearly double the likelihood of significant improvement among depressed patients. In this team approach, ...  Read more... »

Multi-focal Intervention for DWI

Tuesday, March 27th, 2007
A recently published study suggest most first-time offenders for driving while intoxicated have more going on than just a problem with alcohol. Many first-time DWI offenders also have high rates of other substance-use disorders as ...  Read more... »

Kids with ADHD at Risk

Tuesday, March 27th, 2007
New studies confirm what has been suspected: children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at risk for alcohol- as well as other substance-related problems as they grow older. Additional risk factors are parental alcoholism ...  Read more... »

Mental Health is Underserved

Tuesday, March 27th, 2007
A recently published study shows that nearly 30 percent of the general population would benefit from mental health care; however, only 10 percent of the population actually receives help. According to study authors, this was ...  Read more... »
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