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Moves to cut the bureaucratic burden on hospitals

New moves to cut the bureaucratic burden on hospitals - freeing up more time for treating patients - were announced today by Health Minister Lord Warner.

23 Jun 2004

Voluntary work associated with worse-than-normal physical health

Volunteering not only helps other people, but makes the do-gooder feel good too - or that's what we tend to assume.

23 Jun 2004

Depressed women are more likely to suffer physical, emotional or sexual abuse at the hands of a loved one

Depressed women are more likely to suffer physical, emotional or sexual abuse at the hands of a loved one, the first study to measure a link between partner abuse and depression has found.

22 Jun 2004

Law will create comprehensive care centers for those struggling with eating disorders

Legislation which will establish comprehensive care centers which will provide individualized, comprehensive and integrated plans of care for those suffering from Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and binge eating disorders.

21 Jun 2004

Elevated homocysteine levels have been associated with an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer disease

Patients with Parkinson disease (PD) who also have high levels of homocysteine (an amino acid produced by the body) are more likely to be depressed compared with other patients with PD who have normal levels of homocysteine

21 Jun 2004

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, a rapid, targeted, drug-free treatment option for depression

Initial results from a pilot study conducted by HMRI researchers based at the University of Newcastle suggest that there is an unmet treatment need for people suffering from depression and co-existing drug and alcohol problems.

21 Jun 2004

Latest research into schizophrenia and links between prenatal vitamin D and growth

The latest research into schizophrenia and links between prenatal vitamin D and growth will be revealed at a public lecture at the Queensland Art Gallery, Australia next Friday (June 25).

17 Jun 2004

More help needed for the British people affected by disability

The report from the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit found that disabled people fare less well in society compared to non-disabled people.

17 Jun 2004

Genetically engineered thyroid stimulating hormone destroys tissue that often remains after thyroidectomy

A new approach to therapy can avoid most of the debilitating effects of preparing for critical, postsurgical treatment for patients with thyroid cancer, according to an international study led by researchers from Johns Hopkins and the University of Pisa.

16 Jun 2004

Cyberonics announces two new Phase IV epilepsy studies

Cyberonics, Inc. has announced that study sites are being recruited for two new Phase IV epilepsy studies and that three epilepsy educational symposia have been scheduled.

16 Jun 2004

Domestic violence five times more than official UK figures

Domestic violence was suffered by around 867,000 people in 15.4 million incidents over one year in England and Wales – five times more than official figures previously indicated, according to a report released today by the Home Office.

15 Jun 2004

Marijuana/Cannabis causes transient schizophrenia-like symptoms

The principal active ingredient in marijuana causes transient schizophrenia-like symptoms ranging from suspiciousness and delusions to impairments in memory and attention, according to a Yale research study.

15 Jun 2004

Caring for schizophrenics, more action needed

About one per cent of Scots have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, and schizophrenia care accounts for about five per cent of total NHS costs.

15 Jun 2004

Public awareness campaign in Northern Virginia on sexual coercion and statutory rape

The Virginia Department of Health will sponsor a public awareness campaign in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Roanoke in June and July to help reduce sexual coercion and statutory rape.

15 Jun 2004

Chronic prostatitis causes substantial health care costs and reduced quality of life

Patients with chronic prostatitis associated with chronic pelvic pain have substantial health care costs and have reduced quality of life, according to an article in the June 14 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

15 Jun 2004

Common illnesses are associated with an increased risk of suicide in elderly people

Many common illnesses are independently associated with an increased risk of suicide in elderly people, according to an article in the June 14 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

15 Jun 2004

New report outlines New Yorkers health problems

New York City residents are living longer than ever, but our city still faces significant health problems. In a new report, the leading causes of preventable illness and death in New York City are outlined.

15 Jun 2004

New Drug Application for a novel dosage format of citalopram for the treatment of depression

Biovail Corporation has announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review (effective date June 13, 2004) Biovail's submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) for a novel dosage format of citalopram for the treatment of depression.

14 Jun 2004

British government set to address ALL the issues that affect people with mental health problems

The British government has set out plans to address all the issues that affect people with mental health problems rather than just focusing on their medical needs. It has also called for a major shift in attitudes towards people with mental health problems.

14 Jun 2004

School-based health clinics are an important treatment setting for adolescents with mental health, and general medical problems

Adolescents who received interpersonal psychotherapy for depression at school-based health clinics had fewer symptoms of depression after 12 to 16 weeks than their peers who received other kinds of psychotherapy at school, according to an article in the June issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

14 Jun 2004

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Latest Mental Health News and Research

Moves to cut the bureaucratic burden on hospitals

Voluntary work associated with worse-than-normal physical health

Depressed women are more likely to suffer physical, emotional or sexual abuse at the hands of a loved one

Law will create comprehensive care centers for those struggling with eating disorders

Elevated homocysteine levels have been associated with an increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer disease

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, a rapid, targeted, drug-free treatment option for depression

Latest research into schizophrenia and links between prenatal vitamin D and growth

More help needed for the British people affected by disability

Genetically engineered thyroid stimulating hormone destroys tissue that often remains after thyroidectomy

Cyberonics announces two new Phase IV epilepsy studies

Domestic violence five times more than official UK figures

Marijuana/Cannabis causes transient schizophrenia-like symptoms

Caring for schizophrenics, more action needed

Public awareness campaign in Northern Virginia on sexual coercion and statutory rape

Chronic prostatitis causes substantial health care costs and reduced quality of life

Common illnesses are associated with an increased risk of suicide in elderly people

New report outlines New Yorkers health problems

New Drug Application for a novel dosage format of citalopram for the treatment of depression

British government set to address ALL the issues that affect people with mental health problems

School-based health clinics are an important treatment setting for adolescents with mental health, and general medical problems

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