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First-time Mothers and Mental Illness

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
A study of risk factors associated with psychotic illness after childbirth shows that first-time mothers are at the greatest risk of developing psychosis in the month ...
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New Genetic Understanding of Schizophrenia

Wednesday, February 4th, 2009
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine are one gene closer to understanding schizophrenia and related disorders. Scientists have discovered how a variation in ...
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Sometimes Less Attention Improves Behavior

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009
A new study shows that in confabulating patients, memory accuracy improves when attention is withdrawn. Confabulation is a devastating memory disorder consisting of uncontrolled production of "false memories." Patients often act upon their ...
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Biomarker Predicts Response to Antidepressant

Friday, October 3rd, 2008
Researchers report a new brain imaging technique can predict a patient's response to a fast-acting antidepressant. The imaging technique, known as magnetoencephalography (MEG) evaluates the brain’s fastest signals to discovery biomarkers ...
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Long-term Psychotherapy Indicated for Complex Disorders

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008
A new review of published research discovers psychodynamic psychotherapy lasting for at least a year is effective and superior to shorter-term therapy for patients with complex mental disorders. Complex disorders include personality ...
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Family Members Experience PTSD

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008
Family members may experience post-traumatic stress as many as six months after a loved one's stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). The study, by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School ...
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Pregnancy Does Not Increase Risk of Mental Disorders

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008
Although post-partum women may have a higher risk of major depressive disorder, pregnancy alone does not appear to be associated with an increased risk of the most prevalent mental disorders. The report ...
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FDA Approves Generic Antipsychotic Drug

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic versions of Risperdal (risperidone) tablets. Risperdal is an antipsychotic drug used for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other psychiatric ...
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Childhood Stress Influences Adult Health

Thursday, June 19th, 2008
New research discovers stressful events during childhood play a major role in the later development of significant health conditions. German researchers found dramatic life events such as the death of a family member, serious illnesses ...
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Stop Smoking To Improve Social Life

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
In addition to the physical health benefits that accompany smoking cessation, new research discovers kicking the habit can improve social life. And, the decision to quit appears to influence an ...
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