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Depression :: Symptoms and Treatment articles and resources
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Study Improves Recovery For Mothers With Depression
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a therapy programme to treat depression in women in developing countries. Although depression is a major health problem world-wide, experts say its impact is greatest in developing countries where 80% of the population live. Often there are no resources available to treat sufferers.
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 PST
| Prognosis After Attempted Suicide Impaired By Psychiatric Disorder
People who have attempted suicide at some point in their lives are more likely to actually succeed in committing suicide at a later date. The risk is particularly high for people with serious psychiatric disorder, according to a new study from the Swedish medical university Karolinska Institutet. One in ten suicide attempters actually commit suicide later on in life.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:00:00 PST
| Somerset Mental Health Trust Will Support Armed Services Personnel, England
NHS and MOD collaborate to provide mental health care closer to home. A Somerset mental health Trust is one of only seven organisations selected by the Ministry of Defence to support members of the armed services affected by mental ill health.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:00:00 PST
| American College Of Physicians Finds No Substantial Differences Among "Second-Generation" Antidepressant Drugs
The American College of Physicians is publishing a new guideline for the treatment of depression in Annals of Internal Medicine. ACP found no substantial differences in efficacy or quality of life among "second-generation" antidepressants used to treat depressive disorders such as major depressive disorder.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:00:00 PST
| 15.6% Of Hawaii's Public High School Students Obese - 5,600 Students Attempted Suicide Within Past Year
The latest Department of Health (DOH) data report on youth shows that an estimated 7,300 of Hawai'i's public high school students are obese (15.6%). Additionally, an estimated 5,600 students reported attempting suicide within the past year, a statistic that shows Hawai'i's youth are at greater risk than the national average. However, the findings of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) showed Hawai'i youth's decline in risky health behaviors, such as tobacco, alcohol and other drug use.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:00:00 PST
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Magnetic treatment lifts some depression (The Columbus Dispatch)
WASHINGTON -- Steve Newman had suffered from major depression since age 13.
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:26:24 GMT
| Depression therapy gets a jolt from the past (Narromine News)
THE controversial psychiatric practice of using electric shock therapy to treat depression is undergoing an unlikely resurgence, with the number of treatments rising by more than 50 per cent in a decade.
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:27:17 GMT
| Study Improves Recovery For Mothers With Depression (Medical News Today)
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a therapy programme to treat depression in women in developing countries. Although depression is a major health problem world-wide, experts say its impact is greatest in developing countries where 80% of the population live. Often there are no resources available to treat sufferers.
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:10:18 GMT
| Magnet therapy offers new treatment for depression (KGW NewsChannel 8 Portland)
Georgia St. Aubyn can smile now, but for 15 years she battled depression. "Antidepressants were no longer working for me,” she said.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:04:23 GMT
| Gadhafi's son praises Libya-U.S. relations (CNN)
Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, the eldest son -- and heir apparent -- of Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gadhafi, said he'd like to see "shock treatment" democratization in his country, while his father wants a slower pace.
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:51:27 GMT
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