Friday, August 31, 2012

Depression in Patients with Mastocytosis: Prevalence, Features and Effects of Masitinib Therapy

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URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/depression-in-patients-with-mastocytosis-prevalence-features-and-effects-of-masitinib-therapy?fromrss=1

'I watched my school pal jump to his death'

Dr Hartmann, who's worked with running icons including Sonia O'Sullivan and Kelly Holmes, spoke of his loss at an event to mark the 10th anniversary of suicide charity Console in Limerick yesterday.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/i-watched-my-school-pal-jump-to-his-death?fromrss=1
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Unfiltered coffee can raise cholesterol

Q: I heard you on the radio praising the benefits of coffee. You made an exception for French press coffee.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/unfiltered-coffee-can-raise-cholesterol?fromrss=1
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Teens choose videos to tackle topic of depression

Because mental illness and mental health challenges often emerge in the teen and young adult years, connecting with young people is particularly important.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/teens-choose-videos-to-tackle-topic-of-depression?fromrss=1
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What you need to know about Rockford schools 'Developing Healthy Kids' campaign

The [Rockford](http://www.topix.com/city/rockford-mi) Public Schools district crisis team is excited about kicking off its Developing Healthy [Kids](http://www.topix.com/family/kids) campaign this school year.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/what-you-need-to-know-about-rockford-schools-developing-healthy-kids-campaign?fromrss=1
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Health Basics - The top foods that cause depression

If you are what you eat, and you regularly eat meat that comes from animals that were depressed and stressed their whole lives, do you then live depressed and stressed ? Conversely, if you eat vegetables which grow bountifully in nutrient and mineral rich soil, vegetables never sprayed with pesticides or insecticides, are you then a nutrient rich ... (more)

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/health-basics-the-top-foods-that-cause-depression?fromrss=1

Colleges open their eyes: ZZZs are key to GPA

College health officials are beginning to look at helping returning students get the one thing they probably miss the most at school -- sleep.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/colleges-open-their-eyes-zzzs-are-key-to-gpa?fromrss=1

Sunday, August 26, 2012

Every man's favorite sex study

It's the semen study that won't stop. In the 10 years since its publication, it has continued to make news - despite being preliminary and involving a measly 293 undergraduate participants.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/every-mans-favorite-sex-study?fromrss=1

How you can die of a broken heart

Spouses of people who suffer a sudden heart attack have an increased risk of suffering from depression, anxiety, or suicide after the event, even if their partner survives, a new study has revealed Spouses of people who suffer a sudden heart attack have an increased risk of suffering from depression, anxiety, or suicide after the event, even if ... (more)

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/how-you-can-die-of-a-broken-heart?fromrss=1
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Saturday, August 25, 2012

Girls are hospitalized after drug overdose

Three Chincoteague Island teenagers have been hospitalized after ingesting a large number of prescription pills and over-the-counter medications.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/girls-are-hospitalized-after-drug-overdose?fromrss=1

Study Reveals Gene Activity In The Brain Which Could Deepen Understanding Of Human Diseases

More sophisticated wiring, not just bigger brain, helped humans evolve beyond chimps Human and chimp brains look anatomically similar because both evolved from the same ancestor millions of years ago...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/249389.php

Friday, August 24, 2012

Mental Health and Depression Month

If you enjoy this post, please share it using the buttons in the post , or email it to a friend , we'd really appreciate it! Being healthy doesn't pertain just to your physical health.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/mental-health-and-depression-month?fromrss=1

Religion oundtable: How can I, a person of faith, overcome feelings of despair?

Have faith, and seek help We understand so much more nowadays about depression and despair.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/religion-oundtable-how-can-i-a-person-of-faith-overcome-feelings-of-despair?fromrss=1

The mental health equivalent of CPR

In a densely populated community like [Somerville][1], we've all had the experience of seeing someone, often someone we know, who appears to be having problems related to mental [health][2].

[1]: http://www.topix.com/city/somerville-ma
[2]: http://www.topix.com/health

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/the-mental-health-equivalent-of-cpr?fromrss=1

Online Dish: Semen Cures Depression Among Women

Go out and have unprotected sex, you'll be happier! Say what?! That's what researchers from SUNY Albany are saying in a new study.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/online-dish-semen-cures-depression-among-women?fromrss=1

North Texas spas becoming "belly friendly" for soon-to-be moms

Appropriately, Labor Day, September 3 is one of the first days of the month known as "the biggest birth month." The timing is ideal to focus on health and well-being for expecting moms.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/north-texas-spas-becoming-belly-friendly-for-soon-to-be-moms?fromrss=1
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Bipolar Disorder During Pregnancy

The impact of bipolar disorder during pregnancy has been hotly contended among the research community. Now, a new study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University is sorting out the debate and calling for more targeted, prospective research. Bipolar disorder is characterized by depression, hypomania, or mania...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/249361.php

Monitor Your Elderly Loved Ones For Depression

Depression affects the elderly much differently than it affects younger adults and teenagers.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/monitor-your-elderly-loved-ones-for-depression?fromrss=1

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Depression, Hopelessness, Diminishing Support

The symptoms of depression in mothers of children with disabilities are not acknowledged or understood in the same way as a physical injury requiring treatment and accommodations would be.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/depression-hopelessness-diminishing-support?fromrss=1

Is your doctor burned out?

Job burnout can strike workers in nearly any field, but a new study finds that doctors are at special risk.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/is-your-doctor-burned-out?fromrss=1
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Black Dog Riders rumble into town

The rumble could be heard long before the Black Dog Riders rolled into Heathcote on Saturday to raise awareness of depression and promote suicide prevention.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/black-dog-riders-rumble-into-town?fromrss=1

Alanis Morissette's postpartum depression confession

The Christian Post reported on Wednesday that Alanis Morissette has revealed that she had struggled with postpartum depression after she had her son, and is now opening up about her battles in hopes to raise awareness about the disorder.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/alanis-morissettes-postpartum-depression-confession?fromrss=1
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Oral sex and unsafe sex are good for your mental health, says Daily Mail

WHEN Eddie Wren told us and Daily Mail readers "Semen is 'good for women's health and helps fight depression'", we grabbed a jug of Fear Factor donkey semen and read more about the healing brain juice: Oral sex is good for women's health and makes you feel happier, according to a study which studied the effects of semen's 'mood-altering chemicals'.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/oral-sex-and-unsafe-sex-are-good-for-your-mental-health-says-daily-mail?fromrss=1
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Stand Against Suicide helps public understand disorders, treatment and the power of help

Through determination and support from others, Elbridge resident Tara Olmstead Kinsella-Dennee has found the strength to turn a personal tragedy into something positive, for herself and others.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/stand-against-suicide-helps-public-understand-disorders-treatment-and-the-power-of-help?fromrss=1
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Mental Health Foundation wants alcohol purchase age to be 20

The Mental Health Foundation has written to all members of parliament asking them to support a law amendment which would increase the minimum alcohol purchase age to 20 years.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/mental-health-foundation-wants-alcohol-purchase-age-to-be-20?fromrss=1

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

The economic burden of depression and the cost-effectiveness of treatment

Cost-of-illness research has shown that depression is associated with an enormous economic burden, in the order of tens of billions of dollars each year in the US alone.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/the-economic-burden-of-depression-and-the-cost-effectiveness-of-treatment?fromrss=1

Partner Depression Common After Heart Attack

Talk to health experts and other people like you in WebMD's Communities. It's a safe forum where you can create or participate in support groups and discussions about health topics that interest you.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/partner-depression-common-after-heart-attack?fromrss=1

Going public with depression

Editor's note: Politicians Jesse Jackson Jr. and Patrick Kennedy have each recently revealed struggles with depression and mental illness.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/going-public-with-depression?fromrss=1
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Heart Attack Spouses Also Need Care

Spouses of people who have a sudden heart attack are at increased risk for depression, anxiety or suicide after the event, according to a new study from Denmark that highlights family members may also need care when their loved ones suffer a heart attack, even when they survive it...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249345.php

Common parasite may trigger suicide attempts, MSU researcher finds

It sounds like the stuff of science fiction - a parasite that can get into the brain and lead a person to commit suicide.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/common-parasite-may-trigger-suicide-attempts-msu-researcher-finds?fromrss=1
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Magnetic therapy offers alternative for treating depressions

It felt and sounded like a woodpecker repeatedly tapping her head, said Barbara Ginsburg, describing the medical procedure she had in December to treat mental depression that wasn't responding to medication.

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Heart Attack Spouses Also Need Care

Spouses of people who have a sudden heart attack are at increased risk for depression, anxiety or suicide after the event, according to a new study from Denmark that highlights family members may also need care when their loved ones suffer a heart attack, even when they survive it...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249312.php

Spouses of people suffering a heart attack need care for increased risk of depression and suicide

Spouses of people who suffer a sudden heart attack (an acute myocardial infarction) have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, or suicide after the event, even if their partner survives, according to new research. They suffer more than spouses of people who die from, or survive, other conditions.![][1]

[1]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/bc7rBSHxj-8

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/bc7rBSHxj-8/120821212535.htm

End Addiction Recovery Discusses Depression In Recovery

Many patients in drug rehab will also suffer from some form of depression. "Depression" is a general term used to describe a generalized feeling of sadness or, more formally, a series of mental mood disorders that result in feelings of sadness.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/end-addiction-recovery-discusses-depression-in-recovery?fromrss=1

Heart Attacks Lead to Depression, Anxiety for Partner

Spouses of those who experience a sudden heart attack -- what doctors call an acute myocardial infarction, or AMI -- have an increased risk of depression, anxiety and suicide afterward, even if their partner survives, a new European Heart Journal report suggests.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/heart-attacks-lead-to-depression-anxiety-for-partner?fromrss=1
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How hobbies improve mental health: Part III - Creating a positive state of mind

This is Part III of a 7-part, week-long series on hobbies and how they benefit mental health .

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/how-hobbies-improve-mental-health-part-iii-creating-a-positive-state-of-mind?fromrss=1

Improvements Needed In Depression Diagnosis For Women

Major depression affects as many as 16% of reproductive-aged women in the U.S. Yet pregnant women have a higher rate of undiagnosed depression than nonpregnant women, according to a study published in Journal of Women's Health, a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers. The article is available free on the Journal of Women's Health website*...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/249274.php

Semen is 'good for women's health and helps fight depression'

Oral sex is good for women's health and makes you feel happier, according to a study which studied the effects of semen's 'mood-altering chemicals'. The State University of New York study - which scientists carried out via survey rather than through practical experiment - compared the sex lives of 293 females to their mental health.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/semen-is-good-for-womens-health-and-helps-fight-depression?fromrss=1

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Don't Drop That Scalpel: Nearly Half of Doctors Experiencing 'Burnout'

Nearly half of all American doctors say they're burnt out by their jobs, according to a new survey conducted by the Mayo Clinic.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/dont-drop-that-scalpel-nearly-half-of-doctors-experiencing-burnout?fromrss=1
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How well is depression in women being diagnosed and treated?

Major depression affects as many as 16% of reproductive-aged women in the U.S. Yet pregnant women have a higher rate of undiagnosed depression than nonpregnant women, according to a new study.![][1]

[1]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/Xxwe7juGccI

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/Xxwe7juGccI/120820110841.htm

Spouses of people suffering a heart attack need care for increased risk of depression and suicide

Spouses of people who suffer a sudden heart attack have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, or suicide after the event, even if their partner survives, according to new research published online today in the European Heart Journal .

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/spouses-of-people-suffering-a-heart-attack-need-care-for-increased-risk-of-depression-and-suicide-2?fromrss=1

Spouses of people suffering a heart attack need care for increased risk of depression and suicide

Spouses of people who suffer a sudden heart attack have an increased risk of depression, anxiety, or suicide after the event, even if their partner survives, according to new research published online today in the European Heart Journal [1]. They suffer more than spouses of people who die from, or survive, other conditions.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/spouses-of-people-suffering-a-heart-attack-need-care-for-increased-risk-of-depression-and-suicide?fromrss=1

Heart attack spouses 'suffer too'

Spouses of heart attack victims have an increased risk of depression and anxiety, even if their partner survives, Danish research suggests.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/heart-attack-spouses-suffer-too?fromrss=1
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Creativity and Bipolar Disorder are Linked, But Not by Some Mad Genius

People with bipolar disorder swing repeatedly from depression to euphoria and hyperactivity, or intensely irritable, mood states.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/creativity-and-bipolar-disorder-are-linked-but-not-by-some-mad-genius?fromrss=1
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Depression and Asthma Linked in People Worldwide

In countries around the world, people with asthma appear to have an increased risk of depression, a new study finds.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/depression-and-asthma-linked-in-people-worldwide?fromrss=1

Recognizing and Treating Anxiety and Depression in Seniors

Nobody should have to face anxiety or depression alone. From a few hours a week, to 24/7 care, Visiting Angels compassionate caregivers can help.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/recognizing-and-treating-anxiety-and-depression-in-seniors?fromrss=1

More than a best friend, a dog can be a life-saver, as Staten Islanders attest

The photo showing dog owner John Unger cradling his German Shepherd mix "Schoep" in the unusually warm waters of Lake Superior in Bayfield, Wis.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/more-than-a-best-friend-a-dog-can-be-a-life-saver-as-staten-islanders-attest?fromrss=1
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Linda Hupf column: Bring depression into daylight

And many people are afraid to say they're depressed. And they're afraid to say they need to take medication to keep their depression under control.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/linda-hupf-column-bring-depression-into-daylight?fromrss=1

POIScenter.com Announces Fundraising Effort to Combat Rare, Severely Debilitating Sexual Disorder

In an effort to combat POIS , a rare disorder that affects men, the POIScenter.com announces a fundraising event for medical research to help end the suffering of those affected by the disease.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/poiscenter-com-announces-fundraising-effort-to-combat-rare-severely-debilitating-sexual-disorder?fromrss=1

Monday, August 20, 2012

Army studies antidepressant nasal spray

Could the solution to increasing suicide and depression rates among members of the U.S. military lie in a nasal spray? The Army hopes so.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/army-studies-antidepressant-nasal-spray?fromrss=1
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How hobbies improve mental health: Part II - Capturing the moment

This is Part II of a 7-part, week-long series on hobbies and how they benefit mental health .

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/how-hobbies-improve-mental-health-part-ii-capturing-the-moment?fromrss=1
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Anti-suicide nasal spray

The US Army is funding the development of a hormone nasal spray that they hope may ease depression and lift suicidal thoughts.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/anti-suicide-nasal-spray?fromrss=1

Scientists working an a nasal spray for treating depression and suicide

The nasal spray uses a nanoparticle delivery approach to send very tiny droplets of a drug called thyrotropin-releasing hormone into the body and across the blood-brain barrier.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/scientists-working-an-a-nasal-spray-for-treating-depression-and-suicide?fromrss=1
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Brain Growth Can Determine Depression Factors

Depression can considerably affect brain health and studies have shown that several connections in the brain are reduced in people suffering from depression. These reductions impair functional connections between vital centers in the brain involved in mood regulation...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249229.php

Brain Growth Can Determine Depression Factors

Depression can considerably affect brain health and studies have shown that several connections in the brain are reduced in people suffering from depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/brain-growth-can-determine-depression-factors?fromrss=1

Common Parasite Linked To Suicide Risk

Testing positive for a common parasite that lives in the bodies of 10 - 20% of Americans is linked to a sevenfold higher risk of attempted suicide according to new research. This was the main finding of a study appearing in the August issue of The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry that supports growing evidence linking infection by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite to suicide attempts...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249230.php

Could Food Flavors Act Like Mood-Stabilizing Drugs?

The notion that eating certain foods when feeling blue is a form of self-medicating is gaining traction after scientists identified some ingredients very similar chemically to a widely used prescription mood-stabilizing drug.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/could-food-flavors-act-like-mood-stabilizing-drugs?fromrss=1

Open verdict on river death man

A CORONER has recorded an open verdict on a 63-year-old man whose body was found in the River Eden by a fisherman in September last year.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/open-verdict-on-river-death-man?fromrss=1

Twitter Users Remember Director Tony Scott

British director Tony Scott, 68, died in an apparent suicide Sunday, after jumping from the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro, Calif.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/twitter-users-remember-director-tony-scott?fromrss=1

Common Parasite May Trigger Suicide Attempts

A parasite thought to be harmless and found in many people may actually be causing subtle changes in the brain, leading to suicide attempts.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/common-parasite-may-trigger-suicide-attempts-2?fromrss=1

Foods That Elevate Moods

New evidence reveals the possibility of mood-enhancing effects associated with some flavors, stemming at least in part from natural ingredients bearing a striking chemical similarity to valproic acid, a widely used prescription mood-stabilizing drug, scientists reported. This effect joins those previously reported for chocolate, teas and some other known comfort foods...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/249212.php

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Exercise helps depression in heart disease patients

Regular exercise reduces depression in patients who suffer from heart disease, according to a study published this month in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/exercise-helps-depression-in-heart-disease-patients?fromrss=1

Depression Run

Suicide is a major, preventable public health problem. In fact, it's the tenth leading cause of death.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/depression-run?fromrss=1
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Ottawa doctor explores use of well-known anesthetic to treat patients with serious depression

On a recent Thursday, one of Dr. Pierre Blier's patients came to his clinic for an emergency appointment.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/ottawa-doctor-explores-use-of-well-known-anesthetic-to-treat-patients-with-serious-depression?fromrss=1

Suicide risks no secret to Canadian Forces leadership

In her editorial, Andrea DeMeer refers to a valuable study published in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/suicide-risks-no-secret-to-canadian-forces-leadership?fromrss=1

Black Dog Ride raises awareness in Tamworth

ROAD LESS TRAVELLED: Tamworth's Rod Thompson, left, and former Northern Daily Leader journalist Simon Boda about to hit the road yesterday on day two of the Black Dog Ride supporting the Black Dog Institute.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/black-dog-ride-raises-awareness-in-tamworth?fromrss=1

Raela Marie Villanueva: Strength, Courage, and Wisdom

"I've gotta step out on faith, it's time to show my face; Procrastination had me down, but look what I have found; I found strength, courage and wisdom, and it's been inside of me all along; Strength, courage and wisdom inside of me." -- Lyrics by India Arie This year marks several milestones for me -- finally forgiving myself on the 15-year ... (more)

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/raela-marie-villanueva-strength-courage-and-wisdom?fromrss=1

New treatment for depression uses magnets

Brenda Rykhoek says a new contraption in her psychiatrist's office does more than cause a tingling near her forehead.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/new-treatment-for-depression-uses-magnets?fromrss=1

Tony Nicklinson only Parliament can release the locked-in. Will it...

Imagine, for a moment, that a 58-year-old man of sound mind believes his existence is "intolerable" and wishes to take his own life.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/tony-nicklinson-only-parliament-can-release-the-locked-in-will-it?fromrss=1

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Hope for Jesse Jackson Jr.

The Illinois congressman may be struggling with depression now, but history shows it is possible to bounce back and do great things.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/hope-for-jesse-jackson-jr?fromrss=1

Foods to help boost your mood

* Fish: Eating fish two or three times a week reduces symptoms of depression. * Turkey breast: Gobblers contain tyrosine, a precursor, or building block, to the brain chemicals dopamine and norepinephrine.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/foods-to-help-boost-your-mood?fromrss=1

Looking Ahead - August 17, 2012

Looking Ahead items must be in writing and hand-carried, mailed, faxed or e-mailed to The Madison Courier at least two weeks before the date of the activity, meeting or event.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/looking-ahead-august-17-2012?fromrss=1

Depression May be Overlooked when Using Electronic Medical Records

If you have three or more chronic medical conditions, you are only half as likely to receive treatment for depression if your doctor uses electronic medical records as opposed to one who uses paper-based records, according to a new University of Florida study.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/depression-may-be-overlooked-when-using-electronic-medical-records?fromrss=1
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Is the Internet making us blue?

Consider two questions. First: Who are you? What makes you different from your peers, in terms of the things you buy, the clothes you wear, and the car you drive ? What makes you unique in terms of your basic psychological make-up-the part of you that makes you do the things you do, say the things you say, and feel the things you feel? And the ... (more)

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/is-the-internet-making-us-blue?fromrss=1

Tripping The Switches On Brain Growth To Treat Depression

Depression takes a substantial toll on brain health. Brain imaging and post-mortem studies provide evidence that the wealth of connections in the brain are reduced in individuals with depression, with the result of impaired functional connections between key brain centers involved in mood regulation.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/tripping-the-switches-on-brain-growth-to-treat-depression-2?fromrss=1

Tripping The Switches On Brain Growth To Treat Depression

Depression takes a substantial toll on brain health. Brain imaging and post-mortem studies provide evidence that the wealth of connections in the brain are reduced in individuals with depression, with the result of impaired functional connections between key brain centers involved in mood regulation...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/249118.php

Friday, August 17, 2012

Therapy delay 'plugged by drugs'

Doctors in Wales are prescribing an increasing number of antidepressants as patients face waiting up to 10 months for some form of therapyy.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/therapy-delay-plugged-by-drugs?fromrss=1
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ADHD May Raise Girls' Risk for Suicide as Young Adults

Girls diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are up to four times more likely to attempt suicide as young women, a new study suggests.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/adhd-may-raise-girls-risk-for-suicide-as-young-adults?fromrss=1

Military developing anti-suicide nasal spray as deaths hit record numbers

As the suicide rate among soldiers climbs to the highest levels in history, the Army is hoping Americans might one day treat their mental health woes with a single sniff.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/military-developing-anti-suicide-nasal-spray-as-deaths-hit-record-numbers?fromrss=1
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Meditation Can Help Loneliness

Many seniors spend the final years of their lives on their own. Partners die and children move on and start their own lives, leaving senior lonely. However, being lonesome is significantly more than just a quiet house and a lack of companionship. As time passes, being alone doesn't just take a toll on the mind, but can also have a severe physical effect too...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249181.php

Kennedy releases photo of Jackson

Former Rhode Island Rep. Patrick Kennedy visited Rep. Jesse Jackson during his treatment for depression and has released photos of the Chicago lawmaker.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/kennedy-releases-photo-of-jackson?fromrss=1
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Resources for Teens with Depression are Available

A By Anna Woelfel One in five teens has struggled with an invisible illness. It hampered their ability to make friends, do their homework, participate in class, and sleep.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/resources-for-teens-with-depression-are-available?fromrss=1

'Vital to learn lessons from Vicky's suicide'

A CHARITY is reaching out to people with mental health problems after a woman with a skin complaint was driven to suicide.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/vital-to-learn-lessons-from-vickys-suicide?fromrss=1
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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Food and drug interactions can be deadly

It all began with cheese. Doctors didn't think very much about the possibility that drugs might interact with foods until one man had cheese and crackers for supper.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/food-and-drug-interactions-can-be-deadly?fromrss=1

Common parasite may trigger suicide attempts: Inflammation from T. gondii produces brain-damaging metabolites

A parasite thought to be harmless and found in many people may actually be causing subtle changes in the brain, leading to suicide attempts. New research adds to the growing work linking an infection caused by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite to suicide attempts.![][1]

[1]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/Ye2mIZPEL3Y

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/Ye2mIZPEL3Y/120816170400.htm

Common Parasite May Trigger Suicide Attempts

New research appearing in the August issue of The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry adds to the growing work linking an infection caused by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite to suicide attempts.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/common-parasite-may-trigger-suicide-attempts?fromrss=1

Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Bipolar 2: Diagnosis Muddled by Market

U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. speaks during day one of the Democratic National Convention at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Aug.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/jesse-jackson-jr-s-bipolar-2-diagnosis-muddled-by-market?fromrss=1
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Depression is not feeling sad

"Approximately 21.5 million American adults, or about 9.5 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older in a given year, will develop major depressive disorder .

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/depression-is-not-feeling-sad?fromrss=1
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Depression May Go Overlooked When Physicians Use Electronic Medical Records

[GAINESVILLE, Fla][1]. - Patients who have three or more chronic medical conditions are half as likely to receive depression treatment in primary care practices that use electronic medical records as they are in practices that use paper-based records, a new [University of Florida][2] study has found.

[1]: http://www.topix.com/city/gainesville-fl
[2]: http://www.topix.com/colleges/university-of-florida

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/depression-may-go-overlooked-when-physicians-use-electronic-medical-records?fromrss=1

Depression may go overlooked when physicians use electronic medical records, UF researchers find

Patients who have three or more chronic medical conditions are half as likely to receive depression treatment in primary care practices that use electronic medical records as they are in practices that use paper-based records, a new University of Florida study has found.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/depression-may-go-overlooked-when-physicians-use-electronic-medical-records-uf-researchers-find?fromrss=1

Suicides in Greece rise by a third as financial crisis takes its toll

Mr Samaras will hold talks next week with euro zone leaders to propose that measures be spread over a longer period of time The suicide rate is skyrocketing in Greece as the economic catastrophe engulfing the nation shows no signs of letting up.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/suicides-in-greece-rise-by-a-third-as-financial-crisis-takes-its-toll?fromrss=1

Studies Seek Better Understanding And Treatment Of Depression

Connecting the dots between two molecules whose levels are decreased in depression and increased by current antidepressants could yield new therapies, researchers say. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that enables brain cells to communicate and brain-derived neurotropic factor, or BDNF, is a brain-nourishing molecule that also aids connectivity...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/249048.php

Seeking Better Understanding Of Depression

Connecting the dots between two molecules whose levels are decreased in depression and increased by current antidepressants could yield new therapies, researchers say. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that enables brain cells to communicate and brain-derived neurotropic factor, or BDNF, is a brain-nourishing molecule that also aids connectivity...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/249033.php

Fluoxetine Alleviates Behavioral Depression while Decreasing...

The correct fluoxetine doses used were 0.2, 0.5, and 0.75

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/fluoxetine-alleviates-behavioral-depression-while-decreasing?fromrss=1

Main image for DRIVEN to HER death by skin condition

A MOTHER has told how her daughter was driven to suicide after struggling to cope with a chronic skin condition.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/main-image-for-driven-to-her-death-by-skin-condition?fromrss=1
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Exercise to stop mind chatter

Exercise was being used as a "drug" by a big proportion of those in WA's most stressful occupations to ease pressure and control anxiety and depression, said Edith Cowan University exercise and sports science professor Rob Newton.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/exercise-to-stop-mind-chatter?fromrss=1

How to eat your way to happiness

Scientific research suggests that some vegetables, fruits and spices can affect the chemistry of the brain and act as mood enhancers, promoting calmness and a sense of well-being, while vitamin and mineral deficiencies can lead to mood swings, insomnia and depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/how-to-eat-your-way-to-happiness?fromrss=1

Diagnosis often delayed for bipolar disorder

It is not uncommon for the diagnosis of bipolar disorder to be delayed for years; thus, resulting in a significant delay in treatment, notes David J. Miklowitz, PhD, a professor of psychiatry at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/diagnosis-often-delayed-for-bipolar-disorder?fromrss=1
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Tripping the switches on brain growth to treat depression

Brain imaging and post-mortem studies provide evidence that the wealth of connections in the brain are reduced in individuals with depression, with the result of impaired functional connections between key brain centers involved in mood regulation.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/tripping-the-switches-on-brain-growth-to-treat-depression?fromrss=1

Glendale Unified rejects $2M claim filed by parents of student who committed suicide on campus

The Glendale Unified school board on Tuesday rejected a $2-million claim filed against the district by the parents of Drew Ferraro, who jumped to his death at Crescenta Valley High School in February.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/glendale-unified-rejects-2m-claim-filed-by-parents-of-student-who-committed-suicide-on-campus?fromrss=1
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Tripping the switches on brain growth to treat depression

Depression takes a substantial toll on brain health. Brain imaging and post-mortem studies provide evidence that the wealth of connections in the brain are reduced in individuals with depression, with the result of impaired functional connections between key brain centers involved in mood regulation. Researchers now report that a relatively novel growth factor named fibroblast growth factor-2, or FGF2, can increase the number of glial cells and block the decrease caused by chronic stress exposure by promoting the generation of new glial cells.![][1]

[1]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/hCFvS0wcb_o

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/hCFvS0wcb_o/120815082711.htm

Acute stress alters control of gene activity: Researchers examine DNA methylation

Acute stress alters the methylation of the DNA and thus the activity of certain genes.![][1]

[1]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/0o8mf_dMJsQ

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/0o8mf_dMJsQ/120815082709.htm

Propecia lawsuits skyrocket as sales of Merck's risky baldness drug decline

Despite Justin Bieber 's recent plea for Prince William to pop Propecia , the perilous hair-loss drug is losing market share at a double-digit pace-while gaining furious customers at a triple-digit clip.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/propecia-lawsuits-skyrocket-as-sales-of-mercks-risky-baldness-drug-decline?fromrss=1
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Therapy. The way a man would do it.

TV shows and commercials love to parody the stereotype of the ultimate manly man - and embrace that stereotype at the same time.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/therapy-the-way-a-man-would-do-it?fromrss=1

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Gastric Bypass Linked to Bipolar Disorder?

Jesse Jackson Jr., right, accompanied by his wife Sandi Jackson and son Jesse Jackson III, speaks to reporters outside his home in Chicago, Sept.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/jesse-jackson-jr-s-gastric-bypass-linked-to-bipolar-disorder?fromrss=1

How stress and depression shrink the brain

Major stress and chronic depression often go together. Unfortunately, together they cause the loss of brain volume which contributes to emotional and cognitive impairment.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/how-stress-and-depression-shrink-the-brain?fromrss=1
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Health Highlights: Aug. 14, 2012

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is responding well to treatment for bipolar disorder, according to a statement issued Monday by the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/health-highlights-aug-14-2012?fromrss=1

Depression and recession: UK suicides rose with economic downturn

LONDON: A painful economic recession , rising unemployment and biting austerity measures may have already driven more than 1,000 people in Britain to commit suicide, according to a scientific study published on Wednesday.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/depression-and-recession-uk-suicides-rose-with-economic-downturn?fromrss=1

Internet And Depression: What Online Habits Say About Mental Health

Consider two questions. First: Who are you? What makes you different from your peers, in terms of the things you buy, the clothes you wear, and the car you drive ? What makes you unique in terms of your basic psychological make-up-the part of you that makes you do the things you do, say the things you say, and feel the things you feel? And the ... (more)

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/internet-and-depression-what-online-habits-say-about-mental-health?fromrss=1
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Family's Fight Against Bipolar Disorder Leads To Shock Therapy Success

Linea Johnson, left, and her mother, Cindy, in May 2012 at the launch of their book on the family's struggle with Linea's bipolar disorder.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/familys-fight-against-bipolar-disorder-leads-to-shock-therapy-success?fromrss=1
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Studies seek better understanding and treatment of depression

Connecting the dots between two molecules whose levels are decreased in depression and increased by current antidepressants could yield new therapies, researchers say. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that enables brain cells to communicate and brain-derived neurotropic factor, or BDNF, is a brain-nourishing molecule that also aids connectivity. Popular antidepressants such as Prozac, developed to increase levels of serotonin, have recently been found to also increase BDNF levels.![][1]

[1]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/hx9DGeSp0a0

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/hx9DGeSp0a0/120814110951.htm

Studies seek better understanding and treatment of depression

Connecting the dots between two molecules whose levels are decreased in depression and increased by current antidepressants could yield new therapies, according to research by Dr.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/studies-seek-better-understanding-and-treatment-of-depression?fromrss=1

Loud snoring in toddlers linked to behavioral problems

Children who snore loudly and persistently may be more likely to have behavior problems such as hyperactivity, inattention and symptoms of depression, a new study conducted from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center found.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/loud-snoring-in-toddlers-linked-to-behavioral-problems?fromrss=1
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Michael McCartan: Gender-stereotyping poses major threat to men's health

The perfection that radiates from magazine pages and billboard ads leaves millions of women trying to meet unreachable standards set by our culture.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/michael-mccartan-gender-stereotyping-poses-major-threat-to-mens-health?fromrss=1

"Hope Bridge" a Full Length Feature Being Filmed by Local Couple

Christi and David Eaton hope to bring awareness, help, and cures when people feel their darkest days and see no hope that they will ever see light again.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/hope-bridge-a-full-length-feature-being-filmed-by-local-couple?fromrss=1

Monday, August 13, 2012

Chip Conley: Why The Best CEOs Are 'Vulnerable Visionaries'

In 2008, by all accounts, Chip Conley was a bestselling author and the visionary pioneer of the boutique hotel industry, which he kick-started 25 years ago as the Founder of the Joie de Vivre Hotel chain.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/chip-conley-why-the-best-ceos-are-vulnerable-visionaries?fromrss=1
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Creed's Scott Stapp To Release Tell-All Memoir

Scott Stapp is a singer known for living six feet from the edge: throughout his career with Creed , the frontman experienced public battles with drugs, alcohol and suicide.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/creeds-scott-stapp-to-release-tell-all-memoir?fromrss=1
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Snoring In Kids Could Mean Behavior Problems

Young children who snore persistently and loud have been identified as being linked to problem behaviors, such as hyperactivity, depression and inattention...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248953.php

Clinic: Rep. Jackson being treated for bipolar depression

U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is undergoing treatment for bipolar II depression at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., the facility said today.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/clinic-rep-jackson-being-treated-for-bipolar-depression?fromrss=1
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Speech a new marker for depression treatment response

Speech can measure the severity of depression as well as a patient's response to treatment, a new collaborative study between the University of Melbourne and the Center for Psychological Consultation in Wisconsin, USA has revealed.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/speech-a-new-marker-for-depression-treatment-response?fromrss=1

Stress, Depression Reduce Brain Volume Thanks to Genetic 'Switch'

Scientists have known that stress and depression can cause the brain to retract or lose volume, a condition associated with both emotional and cognitive impairment.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/stress-depression-reduce-brain-volume-thanks-to-genetic-switch?fromrss=1

Elderly men most likely to commit suicide, experts said, weeks after...

Paul Matteson could no longer walk for miles. His physical health was in decline.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/elderly-men-most-likely-to-commit-suicide-experts-said-weeks-after?fromrss=1
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First year of college can bring stress, depression

Freshman year of college is an exciting time for young adults -- and their parents! Leaving the nest, making new friends, paving the road for a future career and gaining that first sense of independence are moments to be savored.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/first-year-of-college-can-bring-stress-depression?fromrss=1

When ups and downs are out of control

But in his darkest moment, the young Wodonga father found himself hurtling at 110km/h towards a tree on a straight section of the Hume Highway.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/when-ups-and-downs-are-out-of-control?fromrss=1

How Stress And Depression Can Shrink The Brain

Major depression or chronic stress can cause the loss of brain volume, a condition that contributes to both emotional and cognitive impairment. Now a team of researchers led by Yale scientists has discovered one reason why this occurs - a single genetic switch that triggers loss of brain connections in humans and depression in animal models. The findings, reported in the Aug...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/248944.php

Hormone In Fruit Flies Sheds Light On Diabetes Cure, Weight-Loss Drug For Humans

Manipulating a group of hormone-producing cells in the brain can control blood sugar levels in the body - a discovery that has dramatic potential for research into weight-loss drugs and diabetes treatment...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/248883.php

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Mindfulness Yoga Could Ease Depression Symptoms During Pregnancy: Study

Depression affects up to one in five pregnant women , but a small new study shows how a simple technique could help decrease depressive symptoms in those at high risk.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/mindfulness-yoga-could-ease-depression-symptoms-during-pregnancy-study?fromrss=1
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Medical College of Wisconsin Names Dr. Jon Lehrmann to Hold Kubly...

The Medical College of Wisconsin has named Jon Lehrmann, M.D., to hold the Charles E. Kubly Chair in Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/medical-college-of-wisconsin-names-dr-jon-lehrmann-to-hold-kubly?fromrss=1

How stress and depression can shrink the brain

Now a team of researchers led by Yale scientists has discovered one reason why this occurs -- a single genetic switch that triggers loss of brain connections in humans and depression in animal models.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/how-stress-and-depression-can-shrink-the-brain?fromrss=1
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How stress and depression can shrink the brain

Major depression or chronic stress can cause the loss of brain volume, a condition that contributes to both emotional and cognitive impairment. Now scientists have discovered one reason why this occurs -- a single genetic switch that triggers loss of brain connections in humans and depression in animal models.![][1]

[1]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/MD3pp_0x9Ks

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/MD3pp_0x9Ks/120812151659.htm

Study finds how stress, depression can shrink the brain

Expression of a single gene dramatically decreases synaptic connections between brain cells.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/study-finds-how-stress-depression-can-shrink-the-brain?fromrss=1

When Depression and Stress Don't Go Away

Long term stress is the precursor condition for a plethora of serious medical conditions, depression being just one of them.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/when-depression-and-stress-dont-go-away?fromrss=1

Youth on violence: Gay teens especially vulnerable to hostility

It's already a well-known fact that members of the [lesbian][1], gay, bisexual and [transgender][2] community are much more common targets of violence than their straight peers.

[1]: http://www.topix.com/news/gay
[2]: http://www.topix.com/news/transgender

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/youth-on-violence-gay-teens-especially-vulnerable-to-hostility?fromrss=1

After their family's terrible loss, a couple strives to prevent others

Nearly three years after Steve and Deb Boczenowski's son committed [suicide][1], the [Groton][2] couple is working tirelessly to help other families throughout the region get the help they need before it's too late.

[1]: http://www.topix.com/news/suicide
[2]: http://www.topix.com/city/groton-ma

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/after-their-familys-terrible-loss-a-couple-strives-to-prevent-others?fromrss=1

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Magnet therapy for major depression

It felt and sounded like a woodpecker repeatedly tapping her head, said Barbara Ginsburg, describing the medical procedure she had in December to treat mental depression that wasn't responding to medication.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/magnet-therapy-for-major-depression?fromrss=1

Teen Mood Disorders May Be Tied To Sleep Apnea

With diagnoses of teenage mood disorders on the rise, many parents are faced with a tough decision as to what treatment to seek for their child.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/teen-mood-disorders-may-be-tied-to-sleep-apnea?fromrss=1

Frequent massage sessions shown to improve health benefits

As reported by Massage Den, massage is one of the oldest and most simple forms of therapy.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/frequent-massage-sessions-shown-to-improve-health-benefits?fromrss=1

Gratitude In Teens Linked With Being Happier: Study

Thankful for what you have? It could be the key to being a happy, well-adjusted teen, new research suggests.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/gratitude-in-teens-linked-with-being-happier-study?fromrss=1
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New therapy lessens PTSD, depression symptoms

A therapy that simulates eye movements similar to those in REM sleep is showing promise in reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, according to a new study from the University of South Florida College of Nursing.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/new-therapy-lessens-ptsd-depression-symptoms?fromrss=1

Depression Strongest Driver of Suicidal Thoughts in Soldiers, Vets

Current and former soldiers who seek treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder should be screened closely for major depression since the disorder is the single strongest driver of suicidal thinking, say authors of a new Canadian study.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/depression-strongest-driver-of-suicidal-thoughts-in-soldiers-vets?fromrss=1

Owner of sick dog reveals how Schoep saved his life

And John Unger, the man who was pictured lulling his 19-year-old arthritic dog, who is racked with pain, to sleep in the water to ease the animal's suffering has revealed he is only repaying the favour after his faithful companion rescued him from despair.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/owner-of-sick-dog-reveals-how-schoep-saved-his-life?fromrss=1
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Feeling low? Talk to your XLRI buddy

Students of XLRI have been there, done that. They know how vulnerable teenagers are when bouts of depression and low self-esteem hit them.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/feeling-low-talk-to-your-xlri-buddy?fromrss=1
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Link Discovered Between Depression And Increased Risk Of Peripheral Artery Disease

Link Discovered Between Depression And Increased Risk Of Peripheral Artery Disease

Depression was linked with an increased risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in a study of more than one thousand men and women with heart disease conducted by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center and the University of California, San Francisco...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/248869.php

Friday, August 10, 2012

Drugs, depression, relationship disasters talk show queen Trisha...

Drugs, depression, relationship disasters talk show queen Trisha...

A physically abusive childhood, drug addiction, nervous breakdowns, suicide attempts, a first husband who was gay, a second husband who cheated on her while she was pregnant, breast cancer and a father she didn't know wasn't her father until recently.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/drugs-depression-relationship-disasters-talk-show-queen-trisha?fromrss=1

Darlene Cates Loses 250 Lbs., Sets Sights on Acting Again

Darlene Cates Loses 250 Lbs., Sets Sights on Acting Again

Darlene Cates was unforgettable in What's Eating Gilbert Grape , playing Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio 's morbidly obese mother Bonnie, who hasn't left the house in years while in the grips of depression following her husband's suicide.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/darlene-cates-loses-250-lbs-sets-sights-on-acting-again?fromrss=1

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Pinterest Finally Bans Thinspo Content, But What About Tumblr?

Pinterest Finally Bans Thinspo Content, But What About Tumblr?

Six months after Tumblr , Pinterest and Instagram updated their content policies regarding eating disorders and self-harm, Pinterest has finally made a move to eliminate pro-anorexia pins once and for all.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/pinterest-finally-bans-thinspo-content-but-what-about-tumblr?fromrss=1

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As economy tanks, mental health issues rise

As economy tanks, mental health issues rise

How do we know that the economic downturn is affecting the mental health of people in our communities? There is no formal data on the number of Americans who are now seeking mental health assistance during this recession.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/as-economy-tanks-mental-health-issues-rise?fromrss=1

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Study Shows Evidence That Mindfulness Yoga May Offer Effective Treatment For Depressed New Mothers To Be

Study Shows Evidence That Mindfulness Yoga May Offer Effective Treatment For Depressed New Mothers To Be

It's no secret that pregnancy hormones can dampen moods, but for some expectant moms, it's much worse: 1 in 5 experience major depression. Now, new research shows that an age-old recommended stress-buster may actually work for this group of women: yoga...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/248807.php

Yoga reduces depression in pregnant women, boosts maternal bonding

Yoga reduces depression in pregnant women, boosts maternal bonding

Can prenatal yoga treat depression?

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/0ZfYRdc_IIE/120808121916.htm

Propecia Sexual Dysfunction And Other Sexual Side Effects May Lead To Depression And More

Propecia Sexual Dysfunction And Other Sexual Side Effects May Lead To Depression And More

Propecia Sexual Dysfunction And Other Sexual Side Effects May Lead To Depression And More Men who experience Propecia sexual dysfunction often develop depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts according to a new study reported by Bernstein Liebhard LLP.Men who suffer from Propecia sexual dysfunction and other sexual side effects often develop ... (more)

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/propecia-sexual-dysfunction-and-other-sexual-side-effects-may-lead-to-depression-and-more?fromrss=1

Jackson Jr. may return next month

Jackson Jr. may return next month

He'll be back - that's the message Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.'s circle is pushing this week, while his wife says the Chicago Democrat could return home in less than a month.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/jackson-jr-may-return-next-month?fromrss=1

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Depression: Magnetic pulses can work

Depression: Magnetic pulses can work

Christine Curtis of Sterling, Va., says she is a "happy mom" again, crediting her recovery from debilitating depression to an expensive treatment that sends magnetic pulses into the brain.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/depression-magnetic-pulses-can-work?fromrss=1

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Major depression drives suicidal thinking in soldiers and vets, new Canadian study show

Major depression drives suicidal thinking in soldiers and vets, new Canadian study show

Prime Minister Stephen Harper addresses Canadian and other coalition soldiers in this file photo from Afghanistan.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/major-depression-drives-suicidal-thinking-in-soldiers-and-vets-new-canadian-study-show?fromrss=1

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Yoga Can Fight Depression During Pregnancy

Although many pregnant women experience hormonal mood swings, in some expectant mothers it is much more serious; one in five pregnant women experiences a major depression. A study featured in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice reveals pregnant women with major depression may benefit from an old recommended stress reliever, i.e. yoga...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248861.php

Psychological Distress Linked to Higher Risk of Death

Contributor: "Dr. J" Dr. J offers his irreverent, slightly irrelevant, but possibly useful opinions on health and fitness.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/psychological-distress-linked-to-higher-risk-of-death?fromrss=1
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Depression linked with increased risk of peripheral artery disease

Depression was linked with an increased risk of peripheral artery disease in a study of more than one thousand men and women with heart disease conducted by researchers at the San Francisco VA Medical Center and the University of California, San Francisco.![][1]

[1]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/CtdAEqNznb0

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/CtdAEqNznb0/120809100250.htm

Hair-Loss Drug Linked to Depression, George Washington University Study

Young men who took Propecia for hair loss and experienced its sexual side effects also had high rates of depressive symptoms, even after stopping the drug, a retrospective study found.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/hair-loss-drug-linked-to-depression-george-washington-university-study?fromrss=1

Depressed mother took her own life

Despite his efforts to resuscitate her with the help of a neighbour, the 39-year-old, of Luton Road, Southampton , was pronounced dead by paramedics called to the scene.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/depressed-mother-took-her-own-life?fromrss=1
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Sunderland in top ten for taking anti-depressants

Sunderland Teaching Primary Care Trust's doctors wrote 1,268 prescriptions signed for every 1,000 patients - the equivalent of 1.2 per person.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/sunderland-in-top-ten-for-taking-anti-depressants?fromrss=1
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New Model Synapse Could Shed Light On Disorders Such As Epilepsy And Anxiety

A new way to study the role of a critical neurotransmitter in disorders such as epilepsy, anxiety, insomnia, depression, schizophrenia, and alcohol addiction has been developed by a group of scientists led by Gong Chen, an associate professor of biology at Penn State University...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/248771.php

Former Finasteride Users Found To Suffer Depressive Symptoms And Suicidal Thoughts

New research, to be published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, finds that men who developed persistent sexual side effects while on finasteride (Propecia), a drug commonly used for male pattern hair loss, have a high prevalence of depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/248746.php

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Passion Pit - Gossamer

There's a creeping sense of angst and trauma buried beneath layers upon layers of anthemic choruses, chirpy vocal harmonies, ravey synths and symphonic swells on Gossamer, a lovingly produced album that announces Passion Pit main man Michael Angelakos as a true pop heavyweight.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/passion-pit-gossamer?fromrss=1
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'Moonlighting doctor' worked while off sick 'so her skills would stay fresh'

Dr Lucy Dawson had been on fully-paid leave from her job when she is alleged to have worked 10 shifts elsewhere An accident and emergency doctor accused of pocketing around A 30,000 in sick pay while working for another hospital trust has insisted she only took on another job so her clinical skills would stay fresh.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/moonlighting-doctor-worked-while-off-sick-so-her-skills-would-stay-fresh?fromrss=1
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Baldness medication may cause depression

Finasteride also known as Proscar and Propeci is used to treat Male Pattern Baldness .

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/baldness-medication-may-cause-depression?fromrss=1

Shire CEO Sees New Uses for Attention-Deficit Drug Raising Sales

Shire PLC's chief executive said new uses for the company's top-selling attention-deficit drug Vyvanse could help triple the product's annual sales in the next decade.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/shire-ceo-sees-new-uses-for-attention-deficit-drug-raising-sales?fromrss=1

Use diet to prevent postpartum depression

Researchers at the University of Colorado recently identified a potential link between micronutrient deficiencies and the development of postpartum depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/use-diet-to-prevent-postpartum-depression?fromrss=1

Co-E1 Natural Energy Supplements Improves Symptoms of Depression

Depression is a multi-billion dollar industry, as people from all over the world struggle with the debilitating symptoms associated with this illness, such as anxiety, lack of enjoyment and at its worst, suicidal thoughts.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/co-e1-natural-energy-supplements-improves-symptoms-of-depression?fromrss=1

Biomarkers Help Pinpoint Mechanisms, Predict Outcomes In Depression

Scientists have discovered a biological marker that may help to identify which depressed patients will respond to an experimental, rapid-acting antidepressant.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/biomarkers-help-pinpoint-mechanisms-predict-outcomes-in-depression?fromrss=1

Biomarkers Help Pinpoint Mechanisms, Predict Outcomes In Depression

Scientists have discovered a biological marker that may help to identify which depressed patients will respond to an experimental, rapid-acting antidepressant. The brain signal, detectable by noninvasive imaging, also holds clues to the agent's underlying mechanism, which are vital for drug development, say National Institutes of Health researchers...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/248717.php

Women With Major Depression Benefit From Creatine

Women battling stubborn major depression may have a surprising new ally in their fight - the muscle-building dietary supplement creatine...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/248709.php

JJJ Gets Visit From Parents

According to staffers, Jesse Jackson Jr. is being treated for a "mood disorder" but what does that mean? Loyola University Medical Center psychiatrist, Dr.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/jjj-gets-visit-from-parents?fromrss=1
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More Grateful Teens Less Likely To Be Depressed, Delinquent

Grateful teens are more likely than their less grateful peers to be happy, less likely to abuse drugs and alcohol and less likely to have behavior problems at school, according to research presented at the American Psychological Association's 120th Annual Convention...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/248694.php

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Inflammatory Pathways Key To Understanding Link Between Depressive Symptoms And Cancer Survival

Research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has found that symptoms of depression in patients with newly diagnosed metastatic kidney cancer are associated with survival and inflammatory gene regulation may explain this link.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/inflammatory-pathways-key-to-understanding-link-between-depressive-symptoms-and-cancer-survival?fromrss=1

Muscle-Building Dietary Supplement Creatine Can Fight Depression

According to a new study published in the August 3 edition of the online issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry , women who suffer from major depression may benefit from creatine, a muscle-building dietary supplement to feel better.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/muscle-building-dietary-supplement-creatine-can-fight-depression?fromrss=1

Muscle-Building Dietary Supplement Creatine Can Fight Depression

According to a new study published in the August 3 edition of the online issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry, women who suffer from major depression may benefit from creatine, a muscle-building dietary supplement to feel better...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/248740.php

Anxiety alone is a stronger risk factor

Stanford psychiatrist Laura Roberts , MD, reported that depression is one of the leading causes of missed work among U.S. adults; the numbers are staggering: As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports , depression leads to 200 million lost workdays in the U.S. annually - costing employers $17-44 billion.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/anxiety-alone-is-a-stronger-risk-factor?fromrss=1
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Outmuscling major depression with creatine

Women battling stubborn major depression may have a surprising new ally in their fight—the muscle-building dietary supplement creatine.![][1]

[1]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/I529LyoejuE

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/I529LyoejuE/120806125914.htm

New gene linked to PTSD identified

Investigators have identified a new gene linked to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The findings indicate that a gene known to play a role in protecting brain cells from the damaging effects of stress may also be involved in the development of PTSD.![][1]

[1]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/1CTCdP6TJxI

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/1CTCdP6TJxI/120807132213.htm

Hair-Loss Drug May Cause Severe Depression in Some Men

Men who take the hair-loss medication Propecia and develop sexual side effects may be at risk for severe depression and suicidal thoughts, a new study suggests.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/hair-loss-drug-may-cause-severe-depression-in-some-men?fromrss=1

Depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts found in former finasteride users

Men who developed persistent sexual side effects while on finasteride (Propecia), a drug commonly used for male pattern hair loss, have a high prevalence of depressive symptoms and suicidal thoughts.![][1]

[1]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/Oo4vLCjrnpY

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/Oo4vLCjrnpY/120807101330.htm

Study: Creatine Effective in Treating Depression

Problem: A major roadblock to the successful treatment of major depression is that medical interventions are inexact and slow to elicit change.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/study-creatine-effective-in-treating-depression?fromrss=1

Not Just the Pregnancy Blues

Until very recently, doctors didn't think that pregnant women could get depressed - they believed that the elevated levels of estrogen during pregnancy protected women from psychological distress .

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/not-just-the-pregnancy-blues?fromrss=1

Inflammatory Pathways Key To Understanding Link Between Depressive Symptoms And Cancer Survival

Research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has found that symptoms of depression in patients with newly diagnosed metastatic kidney cancer are associated with survival and inflammatory gene regulation may explain this link...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/248639.php

Monday, August 6, 2012

Let us all help lift their blues

It's little surprise that so many university students appreciate the blues, the vibrant musical form that underpins much of the best jazz, rhythm and blues and rock 'n' roll, because the melancholic "blue devils" from which the music derives its name is a very real presence in their lives.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/let-us-all-help-lift-their-blues?fromrss=1

Brain signal IDs responders to fast-acting antidepressant

The brain signal, detectable by noninvasive imaging, also holds clues to the agent's underlying mechanism, which are vital for drug development, say National Institutes of Health researchers.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/brain-signal-ids-responders-to-fast-acting-antidepressant-2?fromrss=1
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How One Panel Weighed The Evidence On Magnetic Pulse Treatment For Depression

The debate over a new treatment for depression has all the elements a new panel was set up to resolve: There's conflict over its effectiveness, it isn't cheap, and it could be used by millions of Americans.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/how-one-panel-weighed-the-evidence-on-magnetic-pulse-treatment-for-depression?fromrss=1

Magnetic Pulse Treatment A Possible Answer For People Suffering From Drug-Resistant Depression

Christine Curtis of Sterling says she is a "happy mom" again, crediting her recovery from debilitating depression to an expensive treatment that sends magnetic pulses into the brain.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/magnetic-pulse-treatment-a-possible-answer-for-people-suffering-from-drug-resistant-depression?fromrss=1
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Brain signal IDs responders to fast-acting antidepressant

Scientists have discovered a biological marker that may help to identify which depressed patients will respond to an experimental, rapid-acting antidepressant. The brain signal, detectable by noninvasive imaging, also holds clues to the agent's underlying mechanism, which are vital for drug development. The signal is among the latest of several such markers recently uncovered, including factors detectable in blood, genetic markers, and a sleep-specific brain wave.![][1]

[1]: http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/TLI1uZLX9Ng

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/TLI1uZLX9Ng/120806171321.htm

Jesse Jackson Jr. has depression. What is that, exactly?

The CDC's most recent estimate says about 1 in 10 U.S. adults have some form of depression, a treatable mental illness that can range in severity from mild to major.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/jesse-jackson-jr-has-depression-what-is-that-exactly?fromrss=1

Study: Exercise can ease depression tied to heart failure

Exercise can help ease depression symptoms in people with chronic heart failure, according to a new study.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/study-exercise-can-ease-depression-tied-to-heart-failure?fromrss=1

Creatine aids women in outmuscling major depression

Women battling stubborn major depression may have a surprising new ally in their fight-the muscle-building dietary supplement creatine.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/creatine-aids-women-in-outmuscling-major-depression?fromrss=1

Can Exercise Eliminate Depression?

We all know working out is good for our bodies - but did you know it's good for our emotions, too? The study authors say that up to 40 percent of heart patients are clinically depressed and three-quarters score higher than average on tests for depressive symptoms, so they set out to discover if something as simple as exercise could help.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/08/can-exercise-eliminate-depression?fromrss=1
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