Sunday, September 30, 2012

Screening for post-stroke depression inadequate and inconsistent, study finds

Physicians are prescribing anti-depressants for stroke patients without first giving them a proper diagnosis, they are over-treating some patients, and overlooking others, according to a study presented today at the Canadian Stroke Congress.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120930CMBPH6?fromrss=1

Marie Osmond Writing Novel To Cope With Son's Suicide

Singer Marie Osmond is writing a new novel to help her cope with the loss of her son, who committed suicide in 2010.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120930GL27DR?fromrss=1
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One in 10 Employees in Europe Have Missed Work Due to Depression -...

This equates to more than 21,000 days of lost working time in this group of people.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120930IO7MNG?fromrss=1

Screenings available Oct. 11 for depression

On Thursday, Oct. 11, colleges, senior centers, hospitals and community health facilities around Connecticut will provide free anonymous screenings for depression to people of all ages, insured or uninsured.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120930JDJ03D?fromrss=1

Thousands hit the pavement to stamp out depression

Thousands hit the capital city pavement today to wipe out depression. It was the second annual "Run to Overcome". It's all to raise awareness for mental health.

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CA Governor Brown Signs Bill Banning Reparative Therapy Into Law

On Saturday, Gov. Jerry Brown of California signed Senate Bill 1172, which officially bans so-called "ex-gay" therapy for minors.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120930Q65H6M?fromrss=1

Practicing "Pray the gay away" therapy now punishable in California

This ends Bachmann Associates hope of westward expansion: There will be no more "discipling of the barbarians" in California state going forward.

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Depression was hidden until it was too late: Joseph I. Giarrusso III

If my dad's death can teach us anything, it is the need for heightened sensitivity to mental health issues.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/1209307UOM0T?fromrss=1

California gov. signs bill banning ex-gay therapy for youth

California Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation barring state-licensed therapists from using so-called ex-gay therapy on LGBT youth.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120930K7UANQ?fromrss=1
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Comedian David Walliams battled depression

BRITISH comedian David Walliams has revealed a personal battle with depression which saw him hospitalised, British newspaper The Sun reports.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/12093076V4MQ?fromrss=1

Prescribing Influences: Bipolar Disorders - Improved control of...

There is a wide range of generic products and branded antipsychotics available to psychiatrists, which is reflective of a highly competitive market.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120930A8EM46?fromrss=1

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Hope this helps

Depression is a very powerful illness. It can take over your life, disrupt your work, damage relationships and steal positive life experiences.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120929IJ56DO?fromrss=1

Freedom from Depression

I have been prone to depression since childhood, but in 1997-98, I found myself suffering from severe post-partum depression which included two suicide attempts.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/1209294QM4EQ?fromrss=1

Research studies on anorexia

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! Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric disorder that involves the inability to eat due to fear of excess weight gain.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120929B07GBK?fromrss=1

TeenScreen promotes suicide prevention; October QPR training dates announced

TeenScreen is a free, confidential mental health check up which is offered to all ninth graders in high schools throughout Fond du Lac County.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/1209293K36PS?fromrss=1

Age UK Calne woman inquest

An Age UK worker who died in December 2011 took her own life while the balance of her mind was disturbed, an inquest heard.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120929HGABQC?fromrss=1
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d'Oliveira & Associates, P.C. Now Offers No Win No Fee Promise In Celexa Cases

The law offices of d'Oliveira & Associates currently are seeking clients who have been injured by the use of Celexa.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120929R30UMT?fromrss=1

Young people urged to make a difference

Alaina was one of the young people who contributed to Greater Shepparton City Council's new Youth Strategy and Action Plan, launched last week.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/1209294R6J5D?fromrss=1

Friday, September 28, 2012

Forest Seeks FDA Nod for MDD Drug

Analyst Report ) continues to progress with its pipeline. The company and Pierre Fabre Laboratories recently submitted a new drug application for levomilnacipran.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/1209286RD0EI?fromrss=1

Combining Patient-Provided Data, EHR Data Can Improve Care of Patients With Depression

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URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120928V6JMCG?fromrss=1

We've seen all of this before

Oklahoman's who have been following the political scene during the last four years may be interested to know that some election strategies have remained the same for almost a century.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120928B0N6JF?fromrss=1

One-fifth of spine surgery patients develop PTSD symptoms

Nearly 20 percent of people who underwent low back fusion surgery developed post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms associated with that surgery, according to a recent study.![](http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/IExfP35YsX8)

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/IExfP35YsX8/120928103800.htm

Communication 'could have saved my son'

The mother of a 16-year-old whose suspected suicide was the "catalyst" for several teenage deaths says better communication between agencies could have saved her son.

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Communication 'could have saved my son'

The mother of a 16-year-old whose suspected suicide was the "catalyst" for several teenage deaths says better communication between agencies could have saved her son.

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Coroner writes to surgery after troubled Worthing councillor's suicide

A CORONER has written to a Findon Valley doctor's surgery asking for procedures to be reviewed following the death of a former councillor.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120928QLO6MS?fromrss=1

Prenatal depression nearly drove Amanda Lee to suicide. Now ...

Amanda Lee, with children Conan, 7, and Pippa ,5, recovered from pre-natal and post-partum depression thanks to counselling and medication.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120928Q21FAS?fromrss=1
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Mental Healthcare on the Go - There's an App for That

Mental health problems often begin in adolescence and young adulthood and can lead to poor academic performance, social dysfunction, substance abuse and suicide.

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Depression can't be cured with a walk

Sheila Allin gets angry when people refer to suicide as a sad choice made by someone battling depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120928OFBNQS?fromrss=1

Naming the elephant

One of my goals since I came to Recovery Worship has been to educate people about addiction and depression, and to take the stigma off of both of these diseases.

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Free depression screenings available Oct. 11 in Westboro

[Westborough](http://www.topix.com/city/westborough-ma) Youth and Family Services and Assabet Valley Pastoral Counseling Center are co-sponsoring National Depression Screening Day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120928MAQ6E4?fromrss=1

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, And Gender Variant Issues: New American Academy Of Child And Adolescent Psychiatry Practice Parameter

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is proud to announce its new Practice Parameter on issues related to and affecting gay, lesbian, bisexual, and gender variant youth. Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and gender variant children and adolescents face unique developmental challenges and stressors that can influence their mental health and wellbeing...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/250743.php

'The most frustrating challenge'

Jeannette Jauregui, left, and Anna Osburn, of the Central Maryland School of Massage, give back massages to those attending the suicide prevention training program Thursday in a gym at Fort Detrick.

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Group brings suicide awareness to campus

That might not sound like a lot, but apply that statistic to a larger group, like 7,800, the approximate enrollment at , and that becomes 780 people who are on the fence about their lives, and in many cases, they are not talking about it with anyone.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120927A6TBIR?fromrss=1

Possible link between infants' regulatory behaviors and maternal mental health

Functional somatic symptoms are physical complaints, such as headaches, pain, fatigue, and dizziness, that cannot be explained medically. These symptoms affect 10-30 percent of children and adolescents and account for two - four percent of all pediatric doctor visits. A new study finds that infants with regulatory problems (i.e., feeding, sleeping, and tactile reactivity) and/or maternal psychiatric problems may have an increased risk of FSS in later childhood.![](http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/WRBz96qWWi4)

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/WRBz96qWWi4/120927091930.htm

Age of disillusion haunts seniors

Battles with illness, loneliness and post-retirement blues are pushing [China](http://www.topix.com/world/china)'s [elderly](http://www.topix.com/family/elderly) population into a spiral of depression and fragile mental [health](http://www.topix.com/health).

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/1209279ABUNN?fromrss=1

Readers Say Thanks

As suicide prevention and awareness month comes to a close, I want to take a moment to express a few feelings of gratitude.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120927NNCEUG?fromrss=1

Cannabis withdrawal symptoms might have clinical importance

Cannabis users have a greater chance of relapse to cannabis use when they experience certain withdrawal symptoms, according to new research.![](http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/Dcx22uKIh_I)

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/Dcx22uKIh_I/120926213930.htm

I'm NOT crazy

I don't know how long I suffered from clinical depression but I would guess since age 6. I tried to commit suicide at 15 and finally sought treatment after the birth of my first child.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120927934NGJ?fromrss=1

Life Coach Introduces Alternative Ways to Manage Depression and Improve Mental Health

QUEENSLAND, Australia September, 2012 - With BeyondBlue reporting 1 million Australian adults and 100,000 young people are living with depression , it's no wonder Australians are seeking alternatives to the 'prescription' method of dealing with the mental illness and are looking for natural and importantly, sustainable Tracey Carmichael thought ... (more)

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120927FUR13J?fromrss=1

Not quite living while the depression remains

One of the biggest issues I have found in the past, with trying to receive treatment for depression is not the stigma associated with a mental illness and the limited resources, but the hoops that one must hop through and the red tape one must cut through when one must ask for government help to receive treatment with depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120927BL6L9Q?fromrss=1

Don't be afraid to ask for help

Whether you are affected by depression, anxiety, stress or simply need help, you can find a supportive, non-judgemental ear and helpful support through the confidential counselling service offered by STOP .

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Insomnia Sufferers Risk Major Health Problems

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society says nearly a third of people with sleeping problems have taken pills for longer than a month without talking to a health professional.

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Ex-Olympian now runs to help others

Ann Seacrest, executive director of MilkWorks, a nonprofit community breastfeeding center in Lincoln, will discuss breastfeading and other health issues.

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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Lady Gaga's weight gain: Love yourself if you are overweight

Lady Gaga is a talented artist who lives outside of the box. She believes in loving yourself no matter what society says.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120926BULR7R?fromrss=1

Brian Daniels: Consumers need information on drugs given for depression

OFFICIAL figures have shown that antidepressant drug usage in Scotland is up again.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120926O5PMQ7?fromrss=1

depression

Im about to be 23 years old and have been was diagnosis with depression when i was in 5th or 6th grade.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120926RGOGCA?fromrss=1

Depression remission - EXERCISE

Had treatmant resistant major depression. Tried almost every antidepressant on the market.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120926S62R6V?fromrss=1

Lower IQs Linked To Less Happiness

People with lower IQs tend to be less happy and have poorer health in general than individuals with higher IQs, researchers from University College London reported in Psychological Medicine. The authors explained that "background happiness" and IQ (intelligent quotient) are independently associated with positive health outcomes...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/250734.php

Can a video game cure depression?

Teens get help dealing with negative thoughts, problem-solving and learning to relax.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120926IF9SNJ?fromrss=1

"Bullying, Cyberbullying,and Youth Depression"

John Halligan's son, Ryan, died by suicide on Oct. 7, 2003 after being bullied by classmates at school and online.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/12092682A0HK?fromrss=1

More Americans dying from suicide than car crashes

Suicide now claims more lives than car accidents. That's according to a new study from the American Journal of Public Health, which says that fact goes for Americans of all ages.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/1209268VUAOK?fromrss=1

Deceased student mourned at vigil

URL: http://www.dailylobo.com/article/2012/09/deceased-student-mourned-at-vigil Current Date: Wed, 26 Sep 2012 06:12:09 -0600 Sophomore Jaidyn Domina stands among a crowd of about 75 people during a "life celebration" and candlelight vigil for recently deceased freshman Daniel "Alex" Baker.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120926S4PTVR?fromrss=1

More Scots on anti-depressants

Twice as many women as men were prescribed the drugs in 2011-12 - totalling 483,431 women and 234,899 men and representing 14% of the population.

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Men Often Experience Anxiety, Depression, Quality Of Life Issues Following Prostate Cancer Surgery

Men who undergo surgical removal of prostate cancer can experience significant levels of anxiety one year after surgery, and higher levels of anxiety appear to be linked to poor sexual satisfaction and depression, say researchers at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/250659.php

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

2. Woman burnt herself to death 18 months after sister's suicide

Patricia Hampton, 66, turned herself into a fireball at her home in the Cotswolds after becoming convinced that all female members of her family were likely to kill themselves.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120925MIM5U1?fromrss=1

Manx men find solace in a shed

But once the doors are opened a hive of activity is revealed, with about a dozen "shedders" working feverishly on a variety of projects.

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Alberta doctors test teen depression treatment

CALGARY Aimed to be a brain booster, non-invasive technology will be tested in Calgary to measure its impact on adolescents with depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120925FPDDK9?fromrss=1

New CPMC outpatient program helps seniors with depression

It is estimated that more than 5 million people in the United States have been directly affected by a suicide, either through a failed attempt or as a survivor of a friend, family member or loved one who tragically died from suicide.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120925DIN2A3?fromrss=1

Footy star says we must speak up about suicide

Chaney medallist Aaron Motlop lost five of his friends to suicide. He now realises the importance of talking about suicide.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/1209254IND64?fromrss=1

Prostate cancer diagnosis and surgery can lead to anxiety, depression and reduced quality of life

Men who undergo surgical removal of prostate cancer can experience significant levels of anxiety one year after surgery, and higher levels of anxiety appear to be linked to poor sexual satisfaction and depression, say researchers at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida.![](http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/O1Hmej3nNio)

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American Psychological Association urges psychotherapy as depression treatment before pills

About 1 out of 10 Americans report having depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/1209259743LE?fromrss=1

Family cites Clearwater mom's depression in murder-suicide

Family members say depression may have led 34-year-old Dawn Brown to kill her two children and take her own life.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/12092570Q3CA?fromrss=1

Blood Test for Inflammation May Aid in Depression Treatment

In an attempt to end the "trial and error" prescription of antidepressants, British scientists have conducted a small study that matches biological markers in the blood to the best treatments for depression .

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Motivation for Mental Health Care - All it Takes is a Phone Call

Combat experience during military conflicts places service members at considerable risk for social and mental health disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, impaired social functioning, and decreased occupational functioning.

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Study Evaluates Magnetic Therapy For Tinnitus

Loyola University Medical Center is studying whether a new form of non-invasive magnetic therapy can help people who suffer debilitating tinnitus .

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120925I7JKEE?fromrss=1

Prostate Cancer Surgery Can Result In Lower Quality Of Life

Surgery to remove prostate cancer could result in high levels of anxiety among men, which is associated with depression and sexual dissatisfaction, according to Mayo Clinic researchers from the Florida campus...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/250630.php

Challenges Faced By Retired Olympians

When elite-level athletes retire, they often struggle to adapt to their new lives. When finding that the characteristics that were valuable in sport are not equally useful in 'ordinary' life, they often start experiencing disorientation, depression, self-doubt or even illness. This is concluded in research from the University of Gothenburg...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/250580.php

Lithium Could Be Key To Personalized Treatment For Bipolar Disorder

Lithium is a 'gold standard' drug for treating bipolar disorder, however not everyone responds in the same way. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Biology of Mood & Anxiety Disorders finds that this is true at the levels of gene activation, especially in the activation or repression of genes which alter the level the apoptosis (programmed cell death)...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/250578.php

Study Evaluates Magnetic Therapy For Tinnitus

Loyola University Medical Center is studying whether a new form of non-invasive magnetic therapy can help people who suffer debilitating tinnitus (ringing in the ears). The therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), sends short pulses of magnetic fields to the brain. TMS has been approved since 2009 for patients who have major depression and have failed at least one antidepressant...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/250610.php

Benefits bullies Atos driving Scots to brink of suicide, shock survey reveals

DISABLED Scots are being driven to the brink of suicide by controversial fit-for-work tests carried out by Atos.

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Monday, September 24, 2012

7 Habits Hurting Men Over 40

Men's leading causes of death are nothing new: heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, stroke, diabetes, respiratory disease and suicide.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120924QC2OHJ?fromrss=1

How to Recognize and Get Help for Depression

By Jim Miller Depression is unfortunately a widespread problem among U.S. seniors, affecting approximately 15 percent of the 65-and-older population.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120924LFS8MD?fromrss=1

Feeling guilty versus feeling angry: Who can tell the difference?

The ability to identify and distinguish between negative emotions helps us address the problem that led to those emotions in the first place. But while some people can tell the difference between feeling angry and frustrated, others may not be able to separate the two. Clinically depressed people often experience negative emotions that interfere with everyday life. A new study examines whether clinically depressed people are able to discriminate between different types of negative emotions.![](http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/nHp7uMWY42E)

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/nHp7uMWY42E/120924175209.htm

Education, psychological support key for defibrillator patients

Because depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder are common among people with implanted cardioverter defibrillators, doctors and nurses should provide gender- and age-specific information on the potential psychological impact. Each month, 10,000 people, including children, have a defibrillator implanted to restore normal heart rhythm and prevent sudden cardiac death.![](http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/hLzi_bwkTHo)

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/hLzi_bwkTHo/120924175036.htm

Mother kills sons, self: Would you have picked up the phone?

What happened with the Brown family in Clearwater is so awful, it leads a lot of us to ask the question... could something have been done to stop it? If your neighbor or friend were struggling, with their kids in a tough situation, would you pick up the phone and do something? And if you did, what happens then? Friends and neighbors say they saw ... (more)

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The Gender Inequality Of Suicide: Why Are Men At Such High Risk?

Though mental health issues are less taboo than they were in the past, and certainly more people are getting treated for them , the suicide rate is still high - especially for men.

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Depression late in life: Tips to recognize when sadness is more than just 'the blues'

Treating depression can enhance quality of life at any age -- but sometimes symptoms of depression in older adults are overlooked.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/1209243J7DJA?fromrss=1

Chance to help adds drive to walk challenge

WALKING WITH PURPOSE: Fleur Lind is keen to turn her half-marathon walk at next month's South Island Masters Games into a fundraiser to get former All Black Sir John Kirwan's book All Blacks Don't Cry into South Canterbury's high schools.

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depressed, but not feeling sorry for myself.

I am a 52-year-old mother of 4 who has been depressed most of her life. My second grade teacher wrote to my parents about it.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120924Q1OCEN?fromrss=1

Essex: Number of people with depression set to leap by more than 1, 000 by 2014

THE number of people with depression in north-east Essex is predicted to leap by more than 1,000 in just two years, new figures reveal.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120924ENR1UF?fromrss=1

Suffolk: Number of people with depression leaps by more than 6, 000 in just three years

THE number of people with depression in Suffolk leapt by more than 6,000 in just three years, new figures reveal.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120924OD6MM0?fromrss=1

Oils used in aromatherapy

Known as an antiseptic and aphrodisiac, jasmine also reportedly helps to speed up the labor process and to alleviate postpartum depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120924NJB9JG?fromrss=1
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Sunday, September 23, 2012

Seasonal affective disorder

SAD is a type of depression linked to the seasons of the year. Most are affected in the late fall and winter.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120923NNBVVM?fromrss=1

New novel tackles depression

It's the grittiness of Marian Keyes' novels that has always separated them from the rest of the chick lit pack.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/1209230KIIMA?fromrss=1

FDA-approved injection gives new hope to veterans suffering from PTSD

With its proximity to large military bases as well as the location of West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, La is home to many veterans.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120923UKUPAS?fromrss=1
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BWW Reviews: XANADU at Beck Center Turns Bad Script Into Funky Fun

So there is no question about the praises that appear in this review: XANADU is a bad script, with an uneven musical score, and few redeeming qualities.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/1209237QSQLN?fromrss=1

Mood effects of the amino acids tryptophan and tyrosine

Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica , Vol. 124, No. 6. , pp. 417-426, doi:10.1111/j.1600-0447.2011.01706.x Parker G, Brotchie H. Mood effects of the amino acids tryptophan and tyrosine.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120923PQNLB1?fromrss=1

Suicide ranks first as cause of injury mortality in U.S.

Suicide is a serious problem in the United States. Medline Plus reports that suicide is the eleventh most common cause of death in the United States.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120923SQKC2H?fromrss=1

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Autumn equinox: A natural transition from summer to fall

According to the Old Farmer's Almanac , the first day of autumn occurs when day and night each have exactly 12 hours.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120922QOR0VS?fromrss=1

Memory recall improves symptoms of depression

When you hear the word "party" what do you think of? Maybe your sweet sixteen or a particularly special New Year's celebration.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120922TCPC1E?fromrss=1
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Woman sues state over man's death

The wife of a North Liberty man who jumped to his death off a University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics parking ramp has sued the state of Iowa.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120922CL7PG1?fromrss=1

Campaign aims to help men address mental health

>From 2000 to 2010, approximately 43 men between the ages of 25 and 54 died by suicide in Logan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Morgan, Yuma, Washington, Elbert, Lincoln, Kit Carson and Cheyenne counties.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120922F4KODB?fromrss=1
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Prevent: We must strengthen community efforts that combat suicide

Hopelessness: Things will never get any better; fear of losing control, harming self; overwhelming guilt; shame and self-hatred; depression; and unrelenting anxiety or anger.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120922LORI8H?fromrss=1

Light at Night, Depressed at Day

William Shakespeare once referred to stars as blessed candles of the night. I doubt that a modern interpretation of his "The Merchant of Venice" would so eloquently refer to televisions, computer screens, and nightlights that now illuminate what should be our darkest hours.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120922H14CVS?fromrss=1
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Friday, September 21, 2012

St. Christopher's Hospital Expands Its Hunger Help Program

When doctors at St. Chris, in North Philadelphia, realized that nearly 50 percent of their patients' families worried about putting food on the table, they decided to help.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120921BL3B5V?fromrss=1
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One out of every four college students suffer from depression, counseling center offers help

According to The Jed Foundation, a charitable organization that aims to reduce suicide and improve mental health for college students, the average onset for mental health conditions is between 18 and 24 years old.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/1209215T1BC8?fromrss=1

People with Even Mild Depression and/or Anxiety Should Get Their Hearing Checked

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2012 -- The Better Hearing Institute is urging people with symptoms of depression and/or anxiety to get their hearing checked and to address any diagnosed hearing loss, the institute announced today.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120921E8CHMV?fromrss=1

Ft. Bragg trying to head off suicides

Army Master Sgt. Eric Brooks says he thought about suicide as a way to stop his pain in 2004.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/1209214482S1?fromrss=1
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Giving lithium to those who need it

Lithium is a 'gold standard' drug for treating bipolar disorder, however not everyone responds in the same way. New research finds that this is true at the levels of gene activation, especially in the activation or repression of genes which alter the level the apoptosis (programmed cell death). Most notably BCL2, known to be important for the therapeutic effects of lithium, did not increase in non-responders. This can be tested in the blood of patients within four weeks of treatment.![](http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/ovmU0TTsgtU)

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/ovmU0TTsgtU/120921092502.htm

Exploring genetic roots of depression

Q. Episodes of depression seem to be common over several generations in my family.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120921OA30LC?fromrss=1

Depression Screening To Be Held In White Plains

Free, confidential screenings for depression will be held at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital's [White Plains](http://www.topix.com/city/white-plains-ny) campus Oct.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120921K23R0J?fromrss=1

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Research looks to help depression sufferers by exploring 'biological markers'

Dr. Stefanie Hassel is part of a new pilot project that aims to personalize treatment for depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120920HNFTRH?fromrss=1

Australia: Same Sex Marriage Debate Unleashes Beast

It was bound to be a bad time for Australian Senator Cory Bernardi after he suggested in a parliamentary debate on legalizing same sex marriage that it could lead to marriage between humans and animals.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/1209203G7OI0?fromrss=1
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Campus group helps students COPE

Amid national headlines of teen depression and suicide, a group at McMaster University is offering support to students who are living with or affected by mental illness.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120920O17V4E?fromrss=1
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Blood Markers May Help Match Patients to Best Depression Treatment

Researchers at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry have identified new biomarkers for antidepressant treatment response - an important step towards developing personalized treatments for depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120920RQS1HV?fromrss=1

EDITORIAL: After depression panel, be aware of campus resources

Assistant professor of biomedical sciences Paul Gasser, College of Health Sciences Dean William Cullinan and Oconomowoc psychiatric Peter Lake spoke at Monday's panel event.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/1209204AFSK1?fromrss=1
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Mid-life men struggle with identity, have higher suicide risk

Middle-aged men from disadvantaged backgrounds are 10 times more likely to commit suicide, often because they have lost a sense of identity and masculine pride, researchers said on Thursday.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/1209209KTA88?fromrss=1

"Wilfred": TV's Best Friend

When "Wilfred" debuted on FX last summer, the premise smacked of novelty: a simple mutt to the rest of the world appears as a manipulative, bong-puffing Australian in a cheesy dog costume to a troubled young lawyer.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/1209209KVDJK?fromrss=1
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MU conducts depression screenings for students

With the number of college students diagnosed with depression on the rise, MU has expanded its depression screening day to give more students a chance to get help.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/120920VIOOTH?fromrss=1

Prejudice And Depression

Although depression and prejudice traditionally fall into different areas of study and treatment, a new article suggests that many cases of depression may be caused by prejudice from the self or from another person...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/250437.php

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Blind writer, suicide survivor to offer message of hope at Bangor career center

Sue Martin lost her eyesight when she attempted to kill herself due to depression at age 26.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/blind-writer-suicide-survivor-to-offer-message-of-hope-at-bangor-career-center?fromrss=1
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Treating teen depression - don't wait for them to come to you, expert says

Families play a major role in preventing, identifying and recovering from depression in adolescents, an expert told people attending a Rockford Public Schools community education event on Wednesday night.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/treating-teen-depression-dont-wait-for-them-to-come-to-you-expert-says?fromrss=1
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How Cindy Radu put her life back together after being diagnosed with depression

Turning 40 is a major milestone in most people's lives. When Cindy Radu passed it a decade ago, it certainly looked like she had everything under control.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/how-cindy-radu-put-her-life-back-together-after-being-diagnosed-with-depression?fromrss=1

Study finds why antidepressants work better for some

Various prescription medications are pictured in a file photo. While there are many antidepressants on the market, including top sellers such as Prozac and Seroxat, it is widely accepted that many antidepressants work in only half of patients half of the time, and drugmakers are struggling to come up with a new generation of drugs in this field.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/study-finds-why-antidepressants-work-better-for-some?fromrss=1
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Save a life through suicide prevention

School is just getting under way and with everyone leading such busy and hectic lives, I felt compelled to write this regarding an event that is scheduled to take place on 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/save-a-life-through-suicide-prevention?fromrss=1
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Speaker offers tips for handling 911 suicide calls

There is no question that fielding a call that comes into a public-safety answering point is one of the most stressful situations a human being can encounter, given the life-and-death nature of many calls.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/speaker-offers-tips-for-handling-911-suicide-calls?fromrss=1

Symptoms Of Depression Can Be Alleviated By Improving Memory For Specific Events

Hear the word "party" and memories of your 8th birthday sleepover or the big bash you attended last New Year's may come rushing to mind. But it's exactly these kinds of memories, embedded in a specific place and time, that people with depression have difficulty recalling...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/250369.php

Reducing Stigma And Expanding Access To Substance Abuse Screening And Care In Armed Forces

Outdated approaches to preventing and treating substance abuse, barriers to care, and other problems hinder the U.S. Defense Department's ability to curb substance use disorders among military service members and their families, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/250370.php

What Neuroscience Says About Women and Desire

The controversy surrounding journalist Naomi Wolf's new book, Vagina: A Cultural History - an exploration of the brain-vagina connection - has brought fresh attention to the nature and neuroscience of female sexuality.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/what-neuroscience-says-about-women-and-desire?fromrss=1
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Magnetic therapyto ease depressionis mired in debate

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/2012/09/magnetic-therapyto-ease-depressionis-mired-in-debate?fromrss=1

Prejudice can cause depression at the societal, interpersonal, and intrapersonal levels

Although depression and prejudice traditionally fall into different areas of study and treatment, a new article suggests that many cases of depression may be caused by prejudice from the self or from another person. In a new article, experts argue that prejudice and depression are fundamentally connected.![](http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/c1q6hsvxF1w)

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/c1q6hsvxF1w/120918185631.htm

Is magnetic therapy effective for tinnitus?

Loyola University Medical Center is studying whether a new form of non-invasive magnetic therapy can help people who suffer debilitating tinnitus (ringing in the ears). The therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), sends short pulses of magnetic fields to the brain. TMS has been approved since 2009 for patients who have major depression and have failed at least one antidepressant.![](http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/ewazQZO71oE)

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/ewazQZO71oE/120918184754.htm

Prejudice Can Cause Depression at the Societal, Interpersonal, and Intrapersonal Levels

Although depression and prejudice traditionally fall into different areas of study and treatment, a new article suggests that many cases of depression may be caused by prejudice from the self or from another person.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/prejudice-can-cause-depression-at-the-societal-interpersonal-and-intrapersonal-levels?fromrss=1

Justin Bieber's Mum Attempted Suicide At Height Of Drink And Drugs Hell

Justin Bieber 's mother Pattie Mallette attempted suicide just months before she fell pregnant with the future pop superstar after struggling to cope with sexual abuse issues, which drover her to drugs and alcohol.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/justin-biebers-mum-attempted-suicide-at-height-of-drink-and-drugs-hell?fromrss=1
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Ex-Corrie star's fears for memory

Former Coronation Street star Beverley Callard has revealed she feared she would struggle to learn her lines again after suffering problems with her memory as a result of treatment for depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/ex-corrie-stars-fears-for-memory?fromrss=1
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LEYTON: Carer 'must prove depression' for time off

A MOTHER who has devoted her life to looking after her severely disabled son said she is angry that she must prove she is depressed to earn her first week off in five years.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/leyton-carer-must-prove-depression-for-time-off?fromrss=1

Walkathon to aid suicide prevention group

For former Valley Cottage resident Dennis Gillan, an upcoming walk to support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention hits home.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/walkathon-to-aid-suicide-prevention-group?fromrss=1

Monday, September 17, 2012

Depession widespread problem among U.S. seniors

Where can I find help for depression? My husband, who's 68, has become lethargic and very irritable over the past year, and I'm concerned that he's depressed.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/depession-widespread-problem-among-u-s-seniors?fromrss=1

Former MP takes Ecstasy for TV show

Former MP Evan Harris, who has taken Ecstasy for a Channel 4 show which will examine the effects of the class A drug Former MP Evan Harris has taken Ecstasy for a Channel 4 show which will examine the effects of the class A drug.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/former-mp-takes-ecstasy-for-tv-show?fromrss=1
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CBT by telephone for depression improved adherence...

For correspondence: Dr. D.C. Mohr, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/cbt-by-telephone-for-depression-improved-adherence?fromrss=1

Improving Memory for Specific Events Can Alleviate Symptoms of Depression

But it's exactly these kinds of memories, embedded in a specific place and time, that people with depression have difficulty recalling.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/improving-memory-for-specific-events-can-alleviate-symptoms-of-depression?fromrss=1

Mom's depression linked to kid's height

Kids of moms who reported having symptoms of depression in the first year after giving birth, are more likely to be shorter than their peers, according to a new study.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/moms-depression-linked-to-kids-height-2?fromrss=1
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Stress, depression may affect cancer survival

BOSTON:"A sad soul can kill you quicker, far quicker, than a germ," John Steinbeck once wrote.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/stress-depression-may-affect-cancer-survival-2?fromrss=1

Improving memory for specific events can alleviate symptoms of depression

Hear the word "party" and memories of the big bash you attended last New Year's may rush to mind. But it's exactly these kinds of memories, embedded in a specific place and time, that people with depression have difficulty recalling. In a new study, researchers investigated whether a training program might improve people's memory for past events and ameliorate their symptoms of depression.![](http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/PUll8wC6SgU)

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/PUll8wC6SgU/120917132341.htm

An online resource for struggling law students

Struggling law students have a new online resource for information about mental health and anxiety - and how to help friends who may be in trouble.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/an-online-resource-for-struggling-law-students?fromrss=1

Behavior issues are a bigger headache for children with migraines, research reveals

Kids who get migraine headaches are much more likely than other children to also have behavioral difficulties, including social and attention issues, and anxiety and depression. The more frequent the headaches, the greater the effect, according to new research.![](http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/DSO11D-wN5k)

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/DSO11D-wN5k/120917085537.htm

Help for Afghan vets

For a decade, Canadian troops faced down al-Qaida and Taliban snipers' bullets in Afghanistan, along with roadside bombs, mortar rounds and rocket-propelled grenades.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/help-for-afghan-vets?fromrss=1

Walk raises awareness for suicide

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Indiana's suicide rate is higher than the national average.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/walk-raises-awareness-for-suicide?fromrss=1

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Pantoliano pushes for depression awareness

As a sign of his recently-found mental health, Joe Pantoliano said he likes solitude.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/pantoliano-pushes-for-depression-awareness?fromrss=1

Out of Darkness, Suicide fundraising walk in Richland

Families and friends who lost loves ones and those struggling with depression talked about it Sunday, in an effort to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/out-of-darkness-suicide-fundraising-walk-in-richland?fromrss=1

Family Services looking for young leaders

Julia Staub-French and Karen White of Family Services of the North Shore invite youths in grades 10 and 11 to apply to be a member of their new Youth Leadership Advisory Board .

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/family-services-looking-for-young-leaders?fromrss=1

Cognitive-behavioral therapy for the treatment of depression and...

Cognitive-behavioral therapy for the treatment of depression and adherence in patients with type 1 diabetes: pilot data and feasibility.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-the-treatment-of-depression-and?fromrss=1

Actress Lobbies For Gay Rights

Actress Jane Lynch and her wife are in Santa Barbara this weekend to raise awareness and money for Equality California, the state's largest legal advocacy group for the L-B-G-T community.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/actress-lobbies-for-gay-rights?fromrss=1

Mitt Romney thanks hate group President for his leadership

Expressing regret that campaign commitments prevented him from attending the Values Voter Summit personally, presidential candidate Mitt Romney thanked the Southern Poverty Law Center-identified hate group , Family Research Council for their leadership, including a specific call-out to president Tony Perkins.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/mitt-romney-thanks-hate-group-president-for-his-leadership?fromrss=1
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Japan's depressing increase in psychoactive drug use

In July, the British pharmaceutical behemoth GlaxoSmithKline reached a $3 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice over the company's illegal marketing of several drugs in the United States.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/japans-depressing-increase-in-psychoactive-drug-use?fromrss=1
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Empty shoes at City Hall represent toll taken by suicide in Dallas

Hundreds of shoes covered the floor of City Hall on Friday, symbolizing the 492 lives lost to suicide over the past year in the Dallas area.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/empty-shoes-at-city-hall-represent-toll-taken-by-suicide-in-dallas?fromrss=1

Depression rates climb as girls enter teen years

Teen girls are three times more likely to suffer major depressive episodes than younger tween girls, according to new research.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/depression-rates-climb-as-girls-enter-teen-years?fromrss=1

Walkabout planned Saturday to talk about preventing suicide

It wasn't one thing or one bad turn of events that led Cindy Adams to try to take her own life.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/walkabout-planned-saturday-to-talk-about-preventing-suicide?fromrss=1
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Maternal Depression Linked To Shorter Children

Babies whose mothers have maternal depression have a higher risk of growing more slowly than normal during their first two years of life, researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, reported in the journal Pediatrics...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/250055.php

Men More Prone to Depression After Stroke: Study

Although depression affects about one-third of all stroke victims, male stroke survivors are more likely to become depressed than females, a small new study suggests. The gap may be due to men putting extra stock into the notion that they will enjoy good health, one of the researchers explained.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/men-more-prone-to-depression-after-stroke-study?fromrss=1

Depression Treatment's Quiet Revolution

Researchers from UNSW's School of Psychiatry and The Black Dog Institute are trialling ketamine in people with severe depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/depression-treatments-quiet-revolution?fromrss=1

Kynurenic acid levels reduced in suicide attempters with schizophrenia

Cerebrospinal fluid concentrations of kynurenic acid are significantly lower in schizophrenia -spectrum patients with a history of suicide attempts than in those without, researchers report.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/kynurenic-acid-levels-reduced-in-suicide-attempters-with-schizophrenia?fromrss=1

Walk Raises Thousands for Suicide Prevention

BUFFALO, NY One person in the United States dies by suicide every 15 minutes. This morning, 768 walkers looped Delaware Park to change that statistic.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/walk-raises-thousands-for-suicide-prevention?fromrss=1

Stress hormones: Good or bad for posttraumatic stress disorder risk?

Using an animal model of PTSD, researchers demonstrate that elevated levels of glucocorticoids at the time of acute stress confers protection against anxiety-like behavior and the delayed enhancing effect of stress on synaptic connectivity in the basolateral amygdala.![](http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/8wV0adc8UIg)

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/8wV0adc8UIg/120912125330.htm

Dr. Donohue: Cause of painful neuropathy sometimes hard to determine

Q My sister has discovered she has neuropathy. She gets tingling and burning sensations from her calves to buttocks.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/dr-donohue-cause-of-painful-neuropathy-sometimes-hard-to-determine?fromrss=1

Stress, depression may affect cancer survival

"A sad soul can kill you quicker, far quicker, than a germ," John Steinbeck once wrote.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/stress-depression-may-affect-cancer-survival?fromrss=1
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Walk brings light to issue of suicide

Guided by the vision of ending suicide in [Ashe County](http://www.topix.com/county/ashe-nc), the Ashe Suicide and Depression Awareness Task Force has organized an event called "A Walk out of Darkness" to educate the community about suicide and depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/walk-brings-light-to-issue-of-suicide-2?fromrss=1

Pinball as a model for dealing with grief

The process of grieving can be compared to the workings of a pinball machine, where mourners' movement between different stages of grief such as shock and depression may be unpredictable, according to new research.![](http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/oLtq77RCo78)

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/oLtq77RCo78/120914080727.htm

Uncertain about health outcomes, male stroke survivors more likely to suffer depression than females

Post-stroke depression is a major issue affecting approximately 33% of stroke survivors. A new study reports that the level to which survivors are uncertain about the outcome of their illness is strongly linked to depression. The relationship is more pronounced for men than for women.![](http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/57RbGJu6wws)

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/57RbGJu6wws/120912084757.htm

Uncertain About Health Outcomes, Male Stroke Survivors More Likely To Suffer Depression Than Females

Post-stroke depression is a major issue affecting approximately 33% of stroke survivors. A new study published in the current issue of Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation reports that the level to which survivors are uncertain about the outcome of their illness is strongly linked to depression. The relationship is more pronounced for men than for women...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/250220.php

Antidepressants, Sleeping Pills And Anxiety Drugs May Increase Driving Risk

Drugs prescribed to treat anxiety, depression and insomnia may increase patients' risk of being involved in motor vehicle accidents, according to a recent study, published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. Based on the findings, the researchers suggested doctors should consider advising patients not to drive while taking these drugs...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/250223.php

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Florida

Targeted News Service Targeted News Service ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 15 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Florida.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/u-s-patents-awarded-to-inventors-in-florida?fromrss=1

Missing Pagosa Springs man found dead

Authorities say human remains found near Bayfield in southwest Colorado are those of a Pagosa Springs man who was reported missing last month.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/missing-pagosa-springs-man-found-dead?fromrss=1

Depression Can Kill People and Destroy Marriages

MyFoxHouston - If you think it's just you who has noticed all of the recent shootings and suicides, it's not.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/depression-can-kill-people-and-destroy-marriages?fromrss=1

Sertraline - Comprehensive patent search - new market research report published

Eliminate unnecessary risk with the industry benchmark in comprehensive patent information.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/sertraline-comprehensive-patent-search-new-market-research-report-published?fromrss=1

Mental Health Matters: Watch for signs of suicide

By Doug Sage - Kamloops This Week Published: September 14, 2012 9:00 AM Updated: September 14, 2012 9:07 AM Your thoughts and suggestions make our topic selection more pertinent to our readers and that is the reason we are here.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/mental-health-matters-watch-for-signs-of-suicide?fromrss=1

Commitment-phobes need not apply.

September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. You can help the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in their mission by becoming a Field Advocate.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/commitment-phobes-need-not-apply?fromrss=1
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Can A Mother's Depression Affect Her Child's Height?

Following a representative sample of more than 10,000 children across the U.S. born in 2001, researchers looked at mothers who reported symptoms of depression at nine months and the height and weight of the kids at ages 4 and 5. For moms with moderate to severe levels of depression, there was a 40 percent increased odds of their kids being at or ... (more)

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/can-a-mothers-depression-affect-her-childs-height?fromrss=1
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Depression Symptoms Similar in Horses and Humans

I must admit that I was a bit skeptical when I first read that horses and humans share similar physiology.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/depression-symptoms-similar-in-horses-and-humans?fromrss=1

Monday, September 10, 2012

Suicide prevention expert outlines new steps to tackle military suicide

These concerning trends are described by Timothy Lineberry, M.D., a Mayo Clinic psychiatrist and suicide expert for the Army, in the September edition of Mayo Clinic Proceedings .

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/suicide-prevention-expert-outlines-new-steps-to-tackle-military-suicide?fromrss=1

Suicide prevention expert outlines new steps to tackle military suicide

The suicide rate in the US Army now exceeds the rate in the general population, and psychiatric admission is now the most common reason for hospitalization in the Army. These concerning trends are described in a new article.![](http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/0-SquM7cZHk)

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/0-SquM7cZHk/120910122651.htm

Postpartum depression may lead to shorter kids

As expected, young children who are overweight consume more calories each day than do their thinner peers, a new study says.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/postpartum-depression-may-lead-to-shorter-kids?fromrss=1
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Hands-off approaches OK for sleepless infants, study says

An infant who cries through the night -- or even a fraction of the night -- can have a big impact on a household.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/hands-off-approaches-ok-for-sleepless-infants-study-says?fromrss=1
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Signs of Suicide, Depression Focus of Kirkwood Talk

The following information comes from a press release submitted to Kirkwood Patch.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/signs-of-suicide-depression-focus-of-kirkwood-talk?fromrss=1

Mom's Depression Linked to Kid's Height

Mothers who report having symptoms of depression in the first year after giving birth may be likely to have shorter children, according to a study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/moms-depression-linked-to-kids-height?fromrss=1

Walk brings light to issue of suicide

Guided by the vision of ending suicide in [Ashe County](http://www.topix.com/county/ashe-nc), the Ashe Suicide and Depression Awareness Task Force has organized an event called "A Walk out of Darkness" to educate the community about suicide and depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/walk-brings-light-to-issue-of-suicide?fromrss=1

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Raising Awareness About Depression

Last year, Bryan LGH kicked off the "Run To Overcome". It was started after Adam Zetterman, who was a nurse with the hospital, took his own life after battling depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/raising-awareness-about-depression?fromrss=1
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Biography of David Foster Wallace traces his path to greatness and an early death

Serious readers of contemporary American fiction at least know about David Foster Wallace, a wunderkind whose massive novel “Infinite Jest” had a great effect on literature.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/biography-of-david-foster-wallace-traces-his-path-to-greatness-and-an-early-death?fromrss=1

Exercise and the treatment of clinical depression in adults: recent findings and future directions.

This article critically reviews the evidence that exercise is effective in treating depression in adults.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/exercise-and-the-treatment-of-clinical-depression-in-adults-recent-findings-and-future-directions?fromrss=1

Breast feeding babies may protect them from depression as adults

Depression is a serious illness that can be life threatening. Medline Plus describes depression as being more than just a feeling of being "down in the dumps" or "blue" for a few days.The feelings associated with depression do not go away.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/breast-feeding-babies-may-protect-them-from-depression-as-adults?fromrss=1

Rev. Jackson: Son shouldn't rush back to work

In this May 16, 2011 file photo, U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. attends ceremonies for Chicago Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel in Chicago.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/rev-jackson-son-shouldnt-rush-back-to-work?fromrss=1

Make sure students get time for exercise

I am writing this letter in response to the recent article about [Burlington](http://www.topix.com/city/burlington-vt) grade school students attending classes for an extra 15 minutes .

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/make-sure-students-get-time-for-exercise?fromrss=1

Moves afoot to help prevent suicides, says Liow

KOTA KINABALU: A comprehensive approach is being undertaken to prevent suicide amid an increasing number of such cases over the past four years, He said the number of suicide cases had been steadily increasing from 113 in 2007, 290 , 328 and 425 in 2010 bringing a total of 1,156 over that period.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/moves-afoot-to-help-prevent-suicides-says-liow?fromrss=1

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Walk to Prevent Suicide

Cases of depression and suicide usually aren`t talked about often, but hundreds of people registered Saturday at the Out of the Darkness Community Walk to Prevent Suicide in Minot, many of who lost a person to suicide in the last year.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/walk-to-prevent-suicide?fromrss=1

Magnetic therapy works where pills fail in depression

MUMBAI: Six months ago, south Mumbai-based executive Ramesh Joshi's behaviour started worrying his family.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/magnetic-therapy-works-where-pills-fail-in-depression?fromrss=1

Teaching students to sleep

As U.S. college students return to campus, they'll be showered in the usual handouts of coupons, condoms and credit cards.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/teaching-students-to-sleep?fromrss=1

Targeting inflammation to treat depression

Researchers at Emory University have found that a medication that inhibits inflammation may offer new hope for people with difficult-to-treat depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/targeting-inflammation-to-treat-depression?fromrss=1
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Recalls this week: Window blinds, power strips

U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. has returned to home in Washington after treatment for depression at Mayo Clinic, Jackson's chief of staff in suburban Chicago said Friday.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/recalls-this-week-window-blinds-power-strips?fromrss=1

The mental anguish that led one young man to try to commit suicide

"I am hurting, I need it to stop and whether that's by ending my life or getting help, I don't know.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/the-mental-anguish-that-led-one-young-man-to-try-to-commit-suicide?fromrss=1

Friday, September 7, 2012

on Mental Illness: Psychotic Depression

Psychosis is sometimes believed to be an opposite of depression. It is not happiness, but it is sometimes marked by an excessive level of energy, where depression is known for slowness.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/on-mental-illness-psychotic-depression?fromrss=1

'Real Housewives' star Brandi Glanville sends message to LeAnn in rehab

"The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills " star Brandi Glanville was quickly put under the spotlight when her former husband's new wife cracked under pressure this past week.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/real-housewives-star-brandi-glanville-sends-message-to-leann-in-rehab?fromrss=1

Coping skills, marital satisfaction help pregnant moms manage stress when fetus has heart defect

Expectant mothers who learn from prenatal diagnosis that they are carrying a fetus with a congenital heart defect (CHD) commonly suffer post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety. However, a healthy relationship with one's partner and positive coping mechanisms can reduce this intense stress, according to new research.![](http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/FKL0HmnJprU)

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/FKL0HmnJprU/120907160619.htm

Aide: Jackson Jr. home after treatment for depression at Mayo Clinic

An aide to U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. says the congressman is home in Washington after treatment for depression at Mayo Clinic.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/aide-jackson-jr-home-after-treatment-for-depression-at-mayo-clinic?fromrss=1

Prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease increases maternal stress, depression, and anxiety

Infants who were prenatally diagnosed with congenital heart disease (CHD) are more stable and have better outcomes than infants who were diagnosed after birth. Diagnosing CHD in a fetus also allows mothers to educate themselves on heart malformations, consider their options, and potentially plan for intervention or surgery after birth. However, a new study finds that, along with these benefits, maternal post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety are common after prenatal diagnosis of CHD.![](http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/JALIUzXmQQI)

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/JALIUzXmQQI/120907072456.htm

QPR's Samba Diakite Rejects Depression Claim

Newspaper reports had suggested the 23 year old was suffering from depression and was granted time away off during the international break to tackle the illness.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/qprs-samba-diakite-rejects-depression-claim?fromrss=1

Letter: Suicide prevention walk raises funds, awareness

18 a remarkable success. Three hundred walkers, countless volunteers, donors and sponsors helped achieve meaningful outcomes for our community on a beautiful summer's day at Deland Park in [Sheboygan](http://www.topix.com/city/sheboygan-wi).

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/letter-suicide-prevention-walk-raises-funds-awareness?fromrss=1

Thai Woman Feeds Herself to Crocodiles in Apparent Suicide

The woman is believed to have thrown herself to the crocodiles due to depression caused by long-standing financial problems.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/thai-woman-feeds-herself-to-crocodiles-in-apparent-suicide?fromrss=1

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Event scheduled for those dealing with suicide and depression

The fourth Out of Darkness walk for suicide prevention in Iron Mountain is slated for this Saturday at City Park.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/event-scheduled-for-those-dealing-with-suicide-and-depression?fromrss=1

What is Depression?

Definition of Depression : An ongoing, deep sadness that interferes with daily life and is often accompanied by loss of a self-worth and motivation.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/what-is-depression?fromrss=1

EHRs May Shortchange Depression Patients

Patients with three or more chronic conditions are half as likely to receive treatment for their depression during a visit to a doctor's office that uses electronic health records when compared with patients who visited paper-based practices.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/ehrs-may-shortchange-depression-patients?fromrss=1

Suicide Awareness rallies set for Wellington County

A local group is hosting a Suicide Awareness Day in a bid to shed new light on suicide and the effect it has on families.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/suicide-awareness-rallies-set-for-wellington-county?fromrss=1

Alec Baldwin's daughter shrugs off furious voicemail

Alec Baldwin's daughter Ireland failed to understand why an angry voicemail message from her father became headline news in 2007 because she simply shrugged off the family dispute.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/alec-baldwins-daughter-shrugs-off-furious-voicemail?fromrss=1
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Clinical depression interferes with life

We all feel this way at some point or another in our lives. Just because we might feel depressed for a day does not mean we are actually depressed.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/clinical-depression-interferes-with-life?fromrss=1

There is No 3G in Heaven

One suicide is a tragedy. But what happens when a community is rocked by a series of suicides, one after another, all of them young people? Do the families mourn in private, fearful that expressing their grief publicly could result in more deaths? Or does the community come together, so that individual families can tell their stories and in turn do ... (more)

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/there-is-no-3g-in-heaven?fromrss=1

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

The molecular neurobiology of depression.

To insert individual citation into a bibliography in a word-processor, select your preferred citation style below and drag-and-drop it into the document.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/the-molecular-neurobiology-of-depression?fromrss=1

Family Matters Blog: Spouses Hold Front Line on Detecting Depression

Military leaders all the way to the commander in chief are drawing attention to the importance of good mental health and putting resources into programs to help veterans, service members and their families.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/family-matters-blog-spouses-hold-front-line-on-detecting-depression?fromrss=1

Job insecurity affects health, Michigan study finds

Workers who perceive their jobs aren't secure are more likely to rate themselves in poor health and have increased symptoms of anxiety and depression, researchers report.![](http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/iRdD_LiZHeM)

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/iRdD_LiZHeM/120905110908.htm

Every Love Story Is a Ghost Story

Every Love Story Is a Ghost Story: A Life of David Foster Wallace By D. T. Max Viking, 368 pp.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/every-love-story-is-a-ghost-story?fromrss=1
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Biomarker Predicts Recovery from a Type of Depression

People who live with clinical depression must also suffer the 'trial and error' approach that psychiatrists take when prescribing antidepressants.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/biomarker-predicts-recovery-from-a-type-of-depression?fromrss=1
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Targacept makes new plans for failed anti-depression drug

Targacept will put a drug that failed as a treatment for severe depression earlier this year back into clinical trials in 2013 as a potential treatment for overactive bladders.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/targacept-makes-new-plans-for-failed-anti-depression-drug?fromrss=1

Giving hope to the needy

Margaret and John Purcell, who set up the DENNY Foundation after losing their son, have a new space in Warilla.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/giving-hope-to-the-needy?fromrss=1

Doctor tardy ahead of suicide death, rules coroner

A coroner says there were failings by a junior doctor who discharged a severely-depressed man without noting a suicide note.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/doctor-tardy-ahead-of-suicide-death-rules-coroner?fromrss=1

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Patient tests pick best depression drugs

People with depression often cycle through several drugs before they find one that helps.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/patient-tests-pick-best-depression-drugs?fromrss=1

'I hit rock bottom when a Twitter troll told me to kill...

'I hit rock bottom when a Twitter troll told me to kill myself': Denise Welch on her 20 years battling with depression IT was obvious that my illness was linked to my hormones because I first became depressed five days after my first son, Matthew, was born.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/i-hit-rock-bottom-when-a-twitter-troll-told-me-to-kill?fromrss=1
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Targeting inflammation to treat depression

Researchers have found that a biologic drug that inhibits inflammation may offer new hope for people with difficult-to-treat depression.![](http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~4/gd6cM6B_ueA)

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/gd6cM6B_ueA/120903221132.htm

Anti-Inflammatory Drug Proves Effective For Treating Severe Depression

According to a study published online in Archives of General Psychiatry , anti-inflammatory drugs may be beneficial for helping patients suffering from depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/anti-inflammatory-drug-proves-effective-for-treating-severe-depression-2?fromrss=1

Anti-Inflammatory Drug Proves Effective For Treating Severe Depression

According to a study published online in Archives of General Psychiatry, anti-inflammatory drugs may be beneficial for helping patients suffering from depression. Andrew H. Miller, MD, a professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School Medicine and senior author of the trial, commented: "Inflammation is the body's natural response to infection or wounding...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249845.php

Anti-inflammatory Drug Improves Depression in Treatment-Resistant Patients

Researchers at [Emory University](http://www.topix.com/colleges/emory-university) in [Atlanta, Ga](http://www.topix.com/atlanta)., found that infliximab, a tumor necrosis factor antagonist, improved symptoms in patients with difficult-to-treat depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/anti-inflammatory-drug-improves-depression-in-treatment-resistant-patients?fromrss=1

Discovery Of The Molecular Root Cause Of The Euphoric Phases That Occur In Bipolar Disorder

Flying high, or down in the dumps - individuals suffering from bipolar disorder alternate between depressive and manic episodes.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/discovery-of-the-molecular-root-cause-of-the-euphoric-phases-that-occur-in-bipolar-disorder?fromrss=1

Mayor of Limerick speaks out on suicide

THE MAYOR of Limerick has again spoken publicly of his battle with depression and thoughts of suicide to encourage others at risk to seek support.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/mayor-of-limerick-speaks-out-on-suicide?fromrss=1
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Ask Dr. K: Taper off depression meds, don't stop cold

Dear Dr. K: I've been on an antidepressant for about a year, and I'm feeling much better.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2012/09/ask-dr-k-taper-off-depression-meds-dont-stop-cold?fromrss=1