Archive for September, 2008
By jasonmaddox On September 30th, 2008
Policing is a taxing occupation. Researchers of University at Buffalo, through a decade of studying police officers, have found that those in the occupation are at risk for increased levels of destructive stress hormones, insomnia, high blood pressure, post-traumatic stress disorder, heart problems, and suicide. However, now the research team at UB is taking their…
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By jasonmaddox On September 29th, 2008
According to new findings published in the September 22 issue of Mental Health Weekly, obesity, which is a major problem at large within the United States, has a higher prevalence among individuals with serious mental illness. Robert W. Glover, Ph.D., and executive director of NASMHPD, commenting, said, “This report can be viewed as a rallying…
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By jasonmaddox On September 26th, 2008
The United States has higher rates of prescription psychotropic drug use among children and teens according to a new study published online in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health. According to the study, the prevalence of psychotropic drug use was 6.66% among American youths; in Dutch and German youths these numbers were at 2.9%…
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By jasonmaddox On September 25th, 2008
Recovery occurs everyday and stories of recovery provide encouragement to those who may be in the midst of struggle. The following is an excerpt of a story from Medical News Today about a man whose life was transformed after the death of his fiancé, serious illness, and depression: 30 year old Marcus Dean has been…
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By jasonmaddox On September 23rd, 2008
A new study from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH) shows that pregnant women with bulimia have higher levels of anxiety and depression than those without the eating disorder. According to the study, which collected data on 41,000 pregnant women, those with bulimia showed not only higher levels of anxiety and depression but also…
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By jasonmaddox On September 22nd, 2008
Findings from a study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medical Institution in Baltimore, Maryland, and the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, show promise for hunger suppression that is less invasive than bariatric surgery but that could be just as effective. The researchers, using pigs, found a way to lower appetite by…
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By jasonmaddox On September 17th, 2008
A new awarding winning short film, SICK, by EgoProject Films, powerfully explores the issue of mental illness. SICK is a 15 minute movie that highlights addiction, depression and anxiety by creative “out-of-the-box” means. The film gained support from Film London and the National Lottery through Screen South as well as through the UK Film Council.…
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By jasonmaddox On September 16th, 2008
A new drug seeking approval from the FDA, ALO-01 (Embeda), has been proven effective in relieving chronic pain. According to findings from research revealed at the annual clinical meeting of the American Academy of Pain Management, 72.5% of patients responded to the morphine drug with a built in anti-abuse factor, compared to 57.8% of those…
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By jasonmaddox On September 15th, 2008
According to information from a new study, approximately 5% of Americans 12 years and older suffer with depression. Additionally, among those suffering from depression, 80% relayed that the illness interferes with their daily functioning. According to the CDC, 22% percent of women and 35% of men reported that their depression made it difficult for them…
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By jasonmaddox On September 11th, 2008
Often women are provided with an array of information about the process of giving birth and how to prepare for motherhood; however, issues like postpartum depression generally are less emphasized. Findings from a study recently published in the Journal of Prenatal Education reveal that mothers desire more information on how a newborn will impact their…
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