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Abstract: Strong mother, child anxiety link

Monday, 31 July 2006 9:10 A GMT+01
Family history studies in adults reveal strong familiality for the anxiety disorders with some specificity.

Phobias A-Z: Myctophobia, Nyctophobia, Scotophobia

Monday, 31 July 2006 9:08 A GMT+01
Myctophobia, Nyctophobia, Scotophobia - An abnormal, persistent fear of darkness

Childhood depression

Saturday, 29 July 2006 7:05 A GMT+01
In 1990 depression was the fourth cause of disability and death in the world. If its current upward trend continues, it will be the second biggest killer and cause of disability behind heart disease by the year 2020.

Mice lacking the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor are less anxious

Saturday, 29 July 2006 7:05 A GMT+01
The neural basis of anxiety first began to become clear in the 1980s, when researchers discovered that a drug used to treat anxiety stimulates receptors for a neurotransmitter called serotonin.

Abstract: Relationship between posttrauma GABA plasma levels and PTSD at 1-year follow-up

Saturday, 29 July 2006 7:04 A GMT+01
Am J Psychiatry. 2006 Aug, 163:1446-1448Relationship Between Posttrauma GABA Plasma Levels and PTSD at 1-Year Follow-Up Vaiva G, Boss V, Ducrocq F, Fontaine M, Devos P, Brunet A, Laffargue P, Goudemand M, Thomas P.

Understanding 'selective mutism' in children

Saturday, 29 July 2006 7:03 A GMT+01
From the outside, a child's life seems simple. Inside, a child's life can be complicated. Diane Corrigan knew her son John was different, but she didn't know why. "Usually when it is a child's birthday they're excited"

Abstract: Pregabalin in the treatment of generalised anxiety disorder

Saturday, 29 July 2006 7:03 A GMT+01
Pregabalin, the pharmacologically active S-enantiomer of 3-aminomethyl-5-methyl-hexanoic acid, is a structural analogue of GABA, although it is not active at GABA receptors, nor does it acutely alter GABA uptake or degradation.

Phobias A-Z: Mycophobia

Saturday, 29 July 2006 7:02 A GMT+01
Mycophobia - An abnormal, persistent fear of mushrooms

Abstract: Discontinuation syndrome associated with paroxetine [Paxil®/Seroxat®]

Friday, 28 July 2006 8:46 A GMT+01
CNS Drugs. 2006;20(8):665-72. Discontinuation syndrome associated with paroxetine in depressed patients : a retrospective analysis of factors involved in the occurrence of the syndrome. Himei A, Okamura T.

PTSD isn't limited to soldiers or witnesses of a horrifying event

Friday, 28 July 2006 8:45 A GMT+01
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) isn't limited to soldiers or witnesses of a horrifying event. It can also appear after a heart attack, a stroke, or heart surgery.

The 'World Happiness Map'

Friday, 28 July 2006 8:44 A GMT+01
Adrian White, Analytic Social Psychologist at the University of Leicester has produced the first ever global projection of international differences in subjective well-being; the first ever World Map of Happiness.

UK kava kava ban upheld

Friday, 28 July 2006 7:40 A GMT+01
The herb kava kava is to remain banned in both medicinal and food products in the UK, following a review of the latest scientific evidence weighing its reputed benefits for alleviating anxiety and inducing sleep against the risk of liver toxicity.

Abstract: MRI study of key brain regions implicated in OCD

Friday, 28 July 2006 7:39 A GMT+01
Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry. 2006 Jul 18; [Epub ahead of print] Volumetric MRI study of key brain regions implicated in obsessive-compulsive disorder. Atmaca M, Yildirim H, Ozdemir H, Tezcan E, Kursad Poyraz A.

Phobias A-Z: Musophobia or Muriphobia, Suriphobia

Friday, 28 July 2006 7:37 A GMT+01
Musophobia or Muriphobia, Suriphobia - An abnormal, persistent fear of mice

American Psychological Association should be shut down

Thursday, 27 July 2006 6:01 A GMT+01
While both the American Medical Association and American Psychiatric Association have prohibited their members from participating in interrogations of detainees, the American Psychological Association has been taking a more permissive stance.

OCD gene discovery

Thursday, 27 July 2006 5:58 A GMT+01
Studies of DNA from OCD patients and their relatives lead two teams of researchers to consistent genetic association Obsessive-compulsive disorder tends to run in families, causing members of several generations to experience severe anxiety

Antidepressant may calm irritable bowel

Thursday, 27 July 2006 5:58 A GMT+01
Treatment with so-called SSRI antidepressants seems to reduce abdominal symptoms and promote overall well being in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to results of a small trial.

Mayo Clinic puts new face on 'Broken Heart Syndrome'

Thursday, 27 July 2006 5:56 A GMT+01
More than one woman facing a stressful situation such as public speaking or pressure at work has rushed to her local emergency room, convinced she is experiencing a heart attack. More questions than answers still surround "Broken Heart Syndrome,"

Abstract: Depression and anxiety during pregnancy and six months postpartum

Thursday, 27 July 2006 5:56 A GMT+01
To investigate the relationship between antenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety and to explore associated maternal characteristics.

Phobias A-Z: Mottephobia

Thursday, 27 July 2006 5:53 A GMT+01
Mottephobia - An abnormal, persistent fear of moths

Abstract: PTSD associated with increased blood coagulation

Wednesday, 26 July 2006 7:44 A GMT+01
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been associated with an increased cardiovascular risk, though the pathophysiologic mechanisms involved are elusive.

New mothers should be screened regularly for postpartum depression

Wednesday, 26 July 2006 7:43 A GMT+01
Physicians should screen mothers for postpartum depression regularly for at least a year following childbirth to better identify women who develop symptoms throughout the year and those whose depression persists,

'Pets are better than Prozac'

Wednesday, 26 July 2006 7:43 A GMT+01
Dogs, horses, even rabbits - all can provide therapy for the mentally fragile Pet therapy used to mean sending your sad pooch to see a doggy shrink. These days, however, your pet is less likely to see a therapist than to be one.

Abstract: Number of risk genotypes is a risk factor for major depressive disorder

Wednesday, 26 July 2006 7:42 A GMT+01
The objective of the study was to determine the genetic basis of Major Depressive Disorder, and the capacity to respond to antidepressant treatment.

Phobias A-Z: Motorphobia

Wednesday, 26 July 2006 7:41 A GMT+01
Motorphobia - An abnormal, persistent fear of automobiles

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