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SSRI addiction is a myth

Up to two out of three people who come off modern anti-depressants suffer short-term withdrawal symptoms including dizziness, nausea and low mood.

10 Jul 2004

Terrorists are sane, doctors claim

The widespread view that terrorists are isolated, vulnerable young men with paranoid or borderline personality disorders, is false. It is entirely perpetuated by experts relying on second hand reports, he told the conference.

10 Jul 2004

Having a good time can strengthen different centres in the brain and help it grow healthy brain cells

Dr Ian Reid, professor of mental health at the University of Aberdeen, told delegates that for many years psychiatrists believed that poor mental health was just caused by imbalances in various brain chemicals.

10 Jul 2004

Not enough being done for girls who sexually abuse say researchers

Researchers at the University of Canterbury say a common belief that sexual abuse of children by young females is harmless, has resulted in under-reporting of cases and a lack of appropriate rehabilitation services.

9 Jul 2004

Antidepressants should not be avoided in treatment of pregnant women with severe depression

Antidepressants to treat from moderate to severe depression in pregnant women not only are relatively safe but necessary in many cases for the well-being of the mother and the baby

7 Jul 2004

Texas Medication Algorithm Project guidelines produce improvements in patients with major depressive disorder

Results from a multiyear study of severely depressed patients treated according to guidelines established by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas showed a significant improvement in patients' symptoms and medical outcomes.

5 Jul 2004

The number of pediatricians in the United States rose by 140 percent between 1978 and 2000

America’s children have many more pediatricians available to treat them today than they did 25 years ago, a new study finds, but the doctors aren’t always where the children are.

4 Jul 2004

World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control closed this week, with nearly 90% of countries having signed up

The WHO FCTC has become one of the most rapidly embraced United Nations' conventions, with 167 WHO Member States and the European Community (EC) signing, and 23 countries ratifying, accepting, approving or acceding to the Convention, just one year after it opened for signature in Geneva.

2 Jul 2004

New Welsh research centre to improve understanding of the psychosocial factors that influence illness, disease, recovery

The launch of a major new research centre at Cardiff University, Wales has been welcomed by senior figures from the worlds of health, politics, research and business.

2 Jul 2004

Longer maternity leave period may improve some women's mental and physical health

The first few weeks of motherhood are among of the most rewarding, as well as demanding, times in a woman's life.

1 Jul 2004

Young gay men experience high rates of anti-gay violence and harassment

A UCSF study of gay and bisexual young men in Phoenix, Austin and Albuquerque found that during a six-month period, over a third reported experiencing anti-gay harassment, 5 percent reported anti-gay violence and 11 percent reported anti-gay discrimination.

1 Jul 2004

New drug application for cilansetron, an investigational product for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome

Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) for cilansetron, an investigational product being studied for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea predominance (IBS-D), to the FDA on June 30, 2004.

1 Jul 2004

Dual Purpose leaflet on Dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease: issues around working partnership between carers and psychiatrists is the title of the new Partners in Care campaign leaflet.

1 Jul 2004

Red Cross supports 9/11 recovery with $50 million

Over the next two years, American Red Cross September 11th Recovery Grants will fund programs large and small which offer services in communities throughout the United States. Grants will be issued to organizations addressing a wide variety of recovery needs including: health; mental health and wellness; community-based recovery; children and youth; ensuring access to September 11 services; and more.

30 Jun 2004

Mental Health News and Research

Latest Mental Health News and Research

SSRI addiction is a myth

Terrorists are sane, doctors claim

Having a good time can strengthen different centres in the brain and help it grow healthy brain cells

Not enough being done for girls who sexually abuse say researchers

Antidepressants should not be avoided in treatment of pregnant women with severe depression

Texas Medication Algorithm Project guidelines produce improvements in patients with major depressive disorder

The number of pediatricians in the United States rose by 140 percent between 1978 and 2000

World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control closed this week, with nearly 90% of countries having signed up

New Welsh research centre to improve understanding of the psychosocial factors that influence illness, disease, recovery

Longer maternity leave period may improve some women's mental and physical health

Young gay men experience high rates of anti-gay violence and harassment

New drug application for cilansetron, an investigational product for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome

Dual Purpose leaflet on Dementia and Alzheimer's disease

Red Cross supports 9/11 recovery with $50 million

Creation of the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC)

Nighttime surge of ghrelin may point to new targets for treating obesity

Americans list lack of insurance coverage and cost as top reasons for not seeking mental health services

First university-based research center devoted to studying epigenetics

HHS has extended the availability of a recently approved rapid oral HIV test

FDA finds gepirone ER “not approvable” as a treatment for Major Depressive Disorder

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