Army Addresses Suicides
In a unusual move Fort Campbell, home of the Army’s 101st Airborne Division, is holding a three-day “suicide stand-down training event”. There have been 11 confirmed deaths from suicide at…
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Obesity more likely to be associated with depression in women
According to findings recently discussed at a meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, women who are obese may be more likely to be depressed than men. According to the findings,…
ReadSchizophrenia is not a key factor behind violent crimes
According to findings recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association violent crimes committed by patients with schizophrenia may be more prevalent when co-occurring substance abuse is an…
ReadPatients in Trials of Depression Drugs Called Unrepresentative
The National Institute of Mental Health commissioned the organization STAR*D (Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression) to examine the effectiveness of a variety of antidepressants, specifically in patients who would…
ReadSkin disease linked to increased risk of psychiatric problems
According to a recently conducted cross-sectional study of data from the 2007 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), individuals with skin problems of any kind are significantly more likely to experience…
ReadUnderserved needs of women related to mental health…
A report recently issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services addresses the underserved needs of women related to mental health. Gender does, in fact, play a major…
ReadChild behavior linked to sleep
In recent decades the average sleep time for youngsters has steadily decreased. It is estimated that currently one-third of American children do not get enough sleep. Increases in child sleep…
ReadFDA Approves Iloperidone for Schizophrenia Patients
A medication for schizophrenia, iloperidone, whose use was dropped a decade ago, has now been approved by the FDA for its originally intended use. Iloperidone, a drug from the atypical…
ReadBullied Kids More Likely To Have Psychotic Symptoms Later
It is well-known that traumatic events can cause serious emotional problems later in life. What has not been discussed as greatly, however, is the affects of child peer victimization on…
ReadGood parenting may equate to resilience to domestic violence exposure
Parenting can determine whether or not a child is able to cope with the stresses of exposure to domestic violence. A study published in the March/April issue of Child Development…
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