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Is Persistent Vegetative State sometimes really extreme depression?

Wednesday, 13 September 2006 6:33 A GMT+01
We have always been told there is no recovery from persistent vegetative state - doctors can only make a sufferer's last days as painless as possible. But is that really the truth?

More than 50% of college students may be depressed

Friday, 4 August 2006 6:38 A GMT+01
An estimated 53 percent of college students, which would amount to 26,500 students at the University of Florida, will experience some form of depression, according to a UF psychologist.

FDA warning on non approved Lyme disease 'drug'

Saturday, 22 July 2006 7:17 A GMT+01
The FDA is notifying healthcare professionals and consumers not to use an injectable product called Bismacine, also known as Chromacine. Bismacine is not a pharmaceutical and has not been approved to treat any condition

Abortion drug may rapidly treat depression, prevent neuron loss

Tuesday, 11 July 2006 7:44 A GMT+01
Research into a new hormone-based treatment for psychotic depression is showing promise and appears to work more quickly than existing anti-depressants.

Depression gene discovered

Tuesday, 11 July 2006 5:53 A GMT+01
In a significant break-through, researchers identify P2RX7 as the gene responsible for major depressive disorders and, surprisingly, find it has no link with serotonin.

Researchers aim to predict depression

Tuesday, 27 June 2006 6:18 A GMT+01
Genetic research under way in San Antonio may one day help physicians predict not only depressive episodes in those already diagnosed with depression but also who is at risk of developing the condition.

Infectious agents in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

Monday, 26 June 2006 9:36 A GMT+01
The idea that schizophrenia and bipolar disorder might be caused by infection is not new. This was a prominent hypothesis in the early years of the last century.

Indian scientists develop new drug for depression

Monday, 26 June 2006 9:34 A GMT+01
LUCKNOW: In what is seen as a landmark achievement, scientists at the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) here have developed a new drug to control and cure depression - a growing problem afflicting many across the country.

Newly discovered brain protein may treat anxiety, insomnia and schizophrenia

Friday, 23 June 2006 6:50 A GMT+01
A small protein in the brain that has only recently been discovered and, paradoxically, induces both profound wakefulness and a less anxious state, may represent a novel target for the treatment of psychotic behavior

Strong link seen between depression, inflammation

Friday, 23 June 2006 6:48 A GMT+01
Growing evidence points to an association between inflammation and depression, according to a presentation at the annual meeting of the American College of Psychiatrists. For example, depressed patients have elevated inflammatory markers such as inte

Depression linked to low fish diets

Thursday, 22 June 2006 6:06 A GMT+01
A diet deficient in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may have a higher than previously recognised role in increasing the risk to people suffering mood disorders, cardiac conditions and other general health problems.

[UK] Spreading a little happiness

Thursday, 22 June 2006 6:04 A GMT+01
Imagine the situation. You have had a relationship breakdown. It has left you depressed, alone and turning to alcohol. Work is impossible. But, thankfully, your local NHS "happiness centre" is just around the corner.

Abstract: Exposure to SSRI in womb does not increase child anxiety risk, but impaired maternal mood does

Wednesday, 21 June 2006 8:31 A GMT+01
Am J Psychiatry. 2006 Jun;163(6):1026-1032. Internalizing Behaviors in 4-Year-Old Children Exposed in Utero to Psychotropic Medications.

[UK] LSE urges psychotherapy for all with anxiety, depression and schizophrenia

Tuesday, 20 June 2006 7:29 A GMT+01
The London School of Economics's Depression Report - published on Monday 19 June 2006 - urges that psychological therapy should be made available to all people suffering from depression, chronic anxiety and schizophrenia.

Brief intervention reduces symptoms of depression

Tuesday, 20 June 2006 7:28 A GMT+01
Taking a page from the treatment book on alcohol abuse, researchers from the University of Washington have successfully tested a brief, low-cost intervention to deal with depression, the No. 1 mental health problem in the United States.

'Non-drug' treatments for depression show promise

Wednesday, 14 June 2006 7:13 A GMT+01
Depression is not always caused by serotonin insufficiency. Some researchers have explored the role that omega-3 fatty acids play in overall brain function. One of the more important results has linked omega-3 insufficiency with depression. Omega-3 f

Abstract: St. John's wort

Wednesday, 14 June 2006 7:12 A GMT+01
J Soc Integr Oncol. 2006 Winter;4(1):52-5. St. John's wort. [No authors listed] Derived from the aerial parts of the plant, St. John's wort generally is used for depression, seasonal affective disorder, and anxiety.

Abstract: Menopause reduces response to SSRIs

Saturday, 10 June 2006 7:41 A GMT+01
J Affect Disord. 2006 Jul;93(1-3):53-60. Epub 2006 Mar 20. Gender differences in response to antidepressant treatment prescribed in primary care. Does menopause make a difference? Pinto-Meza A, Usall J, Serrano-Blanco A, Suarez D, Haro JM. Sant Joan

Abstract: Exercise reduces depression over the long term

Saturday, 10 June 2006 7:41 A GMT+01
J Affect Disord. 2006 Jul;93(1-3):79-85. Physical activity, exercise coping, and depression in a 10-year cohort study of depressed patients. Harris AH, Cronkite R, Moos R. Center for Health Care Evaluation, Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care

UK NHS promotes exercise to treat mild to moderate depression

Thursday, 8 June 2006 6:25 A GMT+01
In the wake of new figures which show antidepressant prescriptions have rocketed by 33% over the last six years, a leading mental health charity has today been handed a big cash grant to promote exercise as an alternativ

Drug, alcohol abuse prevalent 9 months after Katrina

Thursday, 8 June 2006 6:25 A GMT+01
Adverse psychological effects caused by Hurricane Katrina's destruction last year are showing up nine months later in the form of substance abuse in the New Orleans area, a recent survey shows. Of the 603 people polled, 46 percent said they experienc

Free online support for family, friends of depression patients

Thursday, 8 June 2006 6:24 A GMT+01
PR Web PRESS RELEASE:MySelfHelp.com, the world's leading provider of online, interactive self-help programs and tools, has introduced Caring for Your Depressed Love One, a free and confidential online program available 24 hours a day for family and f

Negative body image a anxiety, depression and suicide risk factor

Wednesday, 7 June 2006 6:00 A GMT+01
Severe body image concerns under-recognized in teensProvidence, RI -Adolescents with negative body image concerns are more likely to be depressed, anxious, and suicidal than those without intense dissatisfaction over their appearance, even when compa

Antidepressants may prevent recurrence of depression in diabetes patients

Tuesday, 9 May 2006 5:41 A GMT+01
Antidepressants May Prevent Recurrence Of Depression In Diabetes Patients Managing depression helps control blood glucose levels Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis researchers found that an antidepressant medication may reduce the

[Canada, USA] National Anxiety Disorders Screening day, May 3

Sunday, 30 April 2006 6:48 A GMT+01
National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day, May 3National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day is Wednesday, May 3, 2006. On that day, if you live in the U.S. or Canada, you may receive a free screening for anxiety and depression along with a private discus

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