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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 ...  Read more... »

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 ...  Read more... »

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 ...  Read more... »

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 ...  Read more... »

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 ...  Read more... »

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 ...  Read more... »

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 ...  Read more... »

Type of Personality Disorder Influences Professional Staff Interaction

Thursday, April 10th, 2008
A new study suggests the way in which health professionals respond emotionally to substance abuse patients with personality disorders, depends on the type of disorder. The investigation builds upon research that determined antisocial and aggressive ...  Read more... »

New Clues for Bipolar and Schizophrenia

Thursday, March 13th, 2008
A new discovery on how biochemical changes can alter the process of genes may be a significant step to fully understanding major psychosis. The biochemical alterations, called epigenetic changes, are prevalent among individuals with schizophrenia ...  Read more... »

Brain Discovery May Aid Psychosis Treatment

Monday, February 25th, 2008
Researchers believe the discovery of a new receptor complex in the brain could help provide new treatments for schizophrenia and other diseases associated with psychosis. The receptor complex responds to several ...  Read more... »
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