FDA staff say two non-hormonal hot flashes drugs show some efficacy

Food and Drug Administration staff said experimental drugs by Depomed Inc and Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co Inc showed efficacy in reducing menopausal hot flashes, and highlighted no new risks in comments issued on Thursday.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/fda-staff-say-two-non-hormonal-hot-flashes-drugs-show-some-efficacy?fromrss=1
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Brain functional connectivity differs between unipolar and bipolar depression

Patients with bipolar depression differ from their peers with unipolar depression in having stronger functional connectivity in the right posterior cingulate cortex , US study findings indicate.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/brain-functional-connectivity-differs-between-unipolar-and-bipolar-depression?fromrss=1

More Regular Meals May Improve Dementia Care

Helping people with dementia to eat more regularly improves their physical health and may lower symptoms of depression, a small new study from Taiwan suggests.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/more-regular-meals-may-improve-dementia-care?fromrss=1

Cesar Millian interview: Dog training expert discusses critics, suicide and being...

What: Host of National Geographic WILD's "[Leader of the Pack](http://www.topix.com/tv/leader-of-the-pack)" to share philosophies, conduct live demonstrations and hold Q&A When: 4 p.m. Sunday, March 3 Where: Wings Stadium, 3600 Vanrick Drive Cost: $10-$95 Contact: 269-345-1125, wingsstadium.com [KALAMAZOO, MI](http://www.topix.com/city/kalamazoo-mi) -- Cesar Millan , the best-selling author and National Geographic Channel host, ... (more)

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/cesar-millian-interview-dog-training-expert-discusses-critics-suicide-and-being?fromrss=1

Authors: Develop digital games to improve brain function and well-being

In the Feb. 28 issue, the two -- Daphne Bavelier of the University of Rochester and Richard J. Davidson of the University of Wisconsin-Madison -- urge game designers and brain scientists to work together to design new games that train the brain, producing positive effects on behavior, such as decreasing anxiety, sharpening attention and improving ... (more)

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/authors-develop-digital-games-to-improve-brain-function-and-well-being?fromrss=1

Facebook, Twitter and Reddit growing as outlets for depression, experts say

Social media sites like [Facebook](http://www.topix.com/com/facebook) , Twitter and Reddit are growing outlets for individuals in their late teens and early 20s to communicate signs of depression, experts said Wednesday at an event at the University of Michigan in [Ann Arbor](http://www.topix.com/city/ann-arbor-mi).

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/facebook-twitter-and-reddit-growing-as-outlets-for-depression-experts-say?fromrss=1
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Research explores factors that impact adolescent mental health

Three new studies investigate the cognitive, genetic and environmental factors that may contribute to mental health disorders in adolescence.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/research-explores-factors-that-impact-adolescent-mental-health?fromrss=1

Even Organic Foods Not Stored, Prepared Or Cooked In Plastic Containers Can Contain Phthalates And Bisphenol A

While water bottles may tout BPA-free labels and personal care products declare phthalates not among their ingredients, these assurances may not be enough...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/256978.php

Depression found to harm effectiveness of shingles vaccine

Depression may lower the effectiveness of the shingles vaccine. A new study found that adults with untreated depression who received the vaccine mounted a relatively weak immune response.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/depression-found-to-harm-effectiveness-of-shingles-vaccine?fromrss=1

UK: Indian student lay dead for days after suicide

A 22-year-old Indian-origin student in the United Kingdom, who committed suicide last year, lay dead and undiscovered in his bedroom for days, an inquest has heard.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/uk-indian-student-lay-dead-for-days-after-suicide?fromrss=1

Media multi-tasking linked to depression

However the researchers are not sure if multi-tasking is a symptom or a cause of the mental health problems.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/media-multi-tasking-linked-to-depression?fromrss=1

Grandma shot self, grandsons: Depression targeted double murder-suicide?

A grandma shot herself and her grandsons after she picked them up from daycare in Preston, Conn.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/grandma-shot-self-grandsons-depression-targeted-double-murder-suicide?fromrss=1

Research explores factors that impact adolescent mental health

Research indicates that half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age 14, well before adulthood. Three new studies investigate the cognitive, genetic and environmental factors that may contribute to mental health disorders in adolescence.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/DEpGtrxGk8c/130227151258.htm

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/2013/02/oils-used-in-aromatherapy?fromrss=1

Study connects early childhood with pain, depression in adulthood

New research examines how childhood socioeconomic disadvantages and maternal depression increase the risk of major depression and chronic pain when they become adults.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/NYKTIfbwnYU/130227121910.htm

A Young Doctor Fights The Depression Epidemic In Palestine

Forty percent of [Palestinians](http://www.topix.com/world/israel) are clinically depressed, a rate unmatched anywhere in the word.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/a-young-doctor-fights-the-depression-epidemic-in-palestine?fromrss=1
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Depressed Patients May Gain From Self-Help Books, Websites

Self-help books and websites can benefit people with severe depression and should be included as part of the first line of treatment, a new study suggests.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/depressed-patients-may-gain-from-self-help-books-websites?fromrss=1

Postpartum depression in dads: How to cope naturally?

Postpartum depression is a condition which also affects dads. This fact has been proven by many studies conducted by experts.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/postpartum-depression-in-dads-how-to-cope-naturally?fromrss=1

Oliver: Depression can be heavy burden to bear

And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears ...” – Kahlil Gibran My father had died shortly before I returned to class that year, no easy thing for a 19-year-old kid to handle.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/oliver-depression-can-be-heavy-burden-to-bear?fromrss=1

Higher blood protein levels 'may be associated with depression'

ISLAMABAD: Elevated levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammatory disease, appear to be associated with increased risk of psychological distress and depression in the general population of adults in Denmark, researchers say.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/higher-blood-protein-levels-may-be-associated-with-depression?fromrss=1

Depression may stifle shingles vaccine response

Depression may lower the effectiveness of the shingles vaccine, a new study found.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/depression-may-stifle-shingles-vaccine-response?fromrss=1

Method-Of-Loci Strategy May Help Depressed People Remember The Good Times

New research highlights a memory strategy that may help people who suffer from depression in recalling positive day-to-day experiences. The study is published in Clinical Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/256895.php

Exercise to reduce senior depression

A few weeks ago, while training a new octogenarian client, she expressed that she battled with depression .

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/exercise-to-reduce-senior-depression?fromrss=1

Students learn the power of - To Write Love on Her Arms'

ISU students gathered Tuesday night to spread the message of love. University Program Board hosted Write Out the Love , an event that combined the organizations of To Write Love on Her Arms and MoreLoveLetters.com. "To Write Love on Her Arms is an organization focused on presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, ... (more)

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/students-learn-the-power-of-to-write-love-on-her-arms?fromrss=1
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Dark days of despair drive many to the final option

Scourge of depression sees rising number of suicides, report Cang Wei and Song Wenwei in [Nanjing](http://www.topix.com/cn/nanjing).

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/dark-days-of-despair-drive-many-to-the-final-option?fromrss=1

Facing up to depression over the phone

The University of Canberra's Professor Roland Goecke worked with the Black Dog Institute to develop a breakthrough technology in depression diagnosis.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/facing-up-to-depression-over-the-phone?fromrss=1

Self Help Books And Websites Can Benefit Severely Depressed Patients

Researchers recommend these interventions in first step of treatment Patients with more severe depression show at least as good clinical benefit from 'low-intensity' interventions, such as self help books and websites, as less severely ill patients, suggests a paper published on bmj.com today...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/256902.php

Self help books and websites can benefit severely depressed patients

Patients with more severe depression show at least as good clinical benefit from 'low-intensity' interventions, such as self help books and websites, as less severely ill patients, suggests a new article.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/EpZw92v9ku4/130226194010.htm

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Offers First Depression Treatment Without Side Effets

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is the first hospital in the area to offer a novel treatment for depression, with no drug side effects.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/ohio-state-wexner-medical-center-offers-first-depression-treatment-without-side-effets?fromrss=1

Student to settle legal fight to keep guinea pig at Grand Valley State University

A Grand Valley State University student has agreed to settle her lawsuit against the school over her request to keep a guinea pig in a campus apartment for emotional support.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/student-to-settle-legal-fight-to-keep-guinea-pig-at-grand-valley-state-university?fromrss=1

Got the February blues? Five ways to jump start your mood

A few minutes a day can shake the winter blues away. With the hustle of every day life it is easy to let the longer nights get the best of you.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/got-the-february-blues-five-ways-to-jump-start-your-mood?fromrss=1
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Talking to teens: Understanding and treating depression

News 8 Daybreak is talking to teens in February about a variety of topics teens find difficult to discuss with their parents.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/talking-to-teens-understanding-and-treating-depression?fromrss=1

Brookhaven Retreat Participates in Self-Injury Awareness Day

Brookhaven Retreat, a unique residential treatment facility exclusively for women with mental health and/or substance abuse issues, helps women overcome self-injurious behavior through dialectical behavior therapy.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/brookhaven-retreat-participates-in-self-injury-awareness-day?fromrss=1

External qigong therapy can help control cocaine craving early in recovery

Cocaine is one of the most addictive drugs of abuse. Few effective treatments are available to help control cravings and withdrawal symptoms among individuals undergoing therapy to overcome cocaine abuse.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/external-qigong-therapy-can-help-control-cocaine-craving-early-in-recovery?fromrss=1

The drugging of Ontario's Children.

In the past few decades the mental health industry has became larger and larger and the term psychology has unfortunately became blindly accepted as science when the reality is nothing further from the truth.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/the-drugging-of-ontarios-children?fromrss=1

Doing good is good for you: Volunteer adolescents enjoy healthier hearts

Giving back through volunteering is good for your heart, even at a young age, according to researchers.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/t9hBPGyOioE/130225162229.htm

A Patient's Guide to Dealing with Elderly Depression

Nobody wants to be a bother and you are no exception. You might have noticed a loss of short term memory and maybe even had an episode of an unexplained crying spell or suddenly realized that your overall positive outlook on life is no longer as good as it used to be.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/a-patients-guide-to-dealing-with-elderly-depression?fromrss=1

Study suggests avatars help young adults with depression...

Young adults -- including those on their own for the first time -- are sometimes reluctant to talk about their feelings of depression, says Melissa Pinto , a Case Western Reserve University researcher and nursing instructor.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/study-suggests-avatars-help-young-adults-with-depression?fromrss=1

Does Depression Affect My Physical Health?

Depressive illness is such a physically and socially debilitating condition. It restricts you from doing the normal day-to-day activities and jeopardizes your work, friendships and how you deal with others.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/does-depression-affect-my-physical-health?fromrss=1

Confronting Depression for the First Time

It's a big step admitting you may be depressed. Nobody seeks out a mental illness and neither do they want the stigma or the stereotypes that could follow them around.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/confronting-depression-for-the-first-time?fromrss=1

Memory strategy may help depressed people remember the good times

New research highlights a memory strategy that may help people who suffer from depression in recalling positive day-to-day experiences.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/l9PNtGchdOo/130225122047.htm

New Depression Treatment Arrives in Mid-Michigan

When a patient suffering from depression walks into Dr. Casher's office for a round TMS treatment they lie down in what looks like a dental chair, have a padded plate placed on their head, and sit back and watch TV or listen to music for 37 and a half minutes.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/new-depression-treatment-arrives-in-mid-michigan?fromrss=1

U-M conference tackles stigma of depression among college students

The University of Michigan will host about 450 researchers, professors, school counselors and students from across the country for a two-day annual seminar this week in a proactive approach to addressing depression among students.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/u-m-conference-tackles-stigma-of-depression-among-college-students?fromrss=1

Mayor and Council Meeting, Cyber Bullying and Youth Depression...

There will be a public meeting of the Mayor and Council on Monday. They will hold there work session in the upstairs conference room of Borough Hall beginning at 7 pm followed by the open session at 7:45 pm in the Council Chambers.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/mayor-and-council-meeting-cyber-bullying-and-youth-depression?fromrss=1

Surprise Me

Young gay people whose parents or guardians responded negatively when they revealed their sexual orientation were more likely to attempt suicide, experience severe depression and use drugs than those whose families accepted the news, according to a new study by researchers at San Francisco State University.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/surprise-me?fromrss=1
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Mary Jane Nightingale

They got it from a pharmacy. People would go to a doctor for a prescription to consume liquor for, ahem, "medicinal purposes," wink, wink.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/mary-jane-nightingale?fromrss=1
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Inquest hears suicide plan found by hospital

An inquest into the death of a Perth woman who took her own life in Mexico has heard she was discharged from hospital despite staff finding a suicide plan in her room.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/inquest-hears-suicide-plan-found-by-hospital?fromrss=1

College corner

To be named to the list, students must be full-time and have achieved a grade point average of 4.0. Alison Nickley was named to the fall semester dean's list at Kettering College.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/college-corner?fromrss=1

Ensure troubled teens get proper support

My 16-year-old niece is one of those kids who has never really fit in at school, doesn't have many friends, feels judged because of her weight, and generally just tries to get through the day at school.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/ensure-troubled-teens-get-proper-support?fromrss=1

Teens against suicide speak to Byesville Rotary Club in Ohio

Sheryl Weber, Cambridge teacher and coach at Cambridge High explained to Byesville Rotarians that she became involved in teen suicide prevention because of her daughter who lost her fight with depression last year.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/teens-against-suicide-speak-to-byesville-rotary-club-in-ohio?fromrss=1

Post-traumatic stress: looking for a place to rest

Maj. Michel Martin, a Canadian military chaplain didn't see combat in Afghanistan, but he is struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/post-traumatic-stress-looking-for-a-place-to-rest?fromrss=1

Second Opinion

Once called manic depression, bipolar disorder is a mental illness caused by a chemical change in the brain.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/second-opinion?fromrss=1

Reversal of learned helplessness by selective serotonin reuptake...

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/2013/02/reversal-of-learned-helplessness-by-selective-serotonin-reuptake?fromrss=1

Exercise can help relieve symptoms of Depression.

A regular exercise program can improve symptoms of depression and anxiety- this scientific fact is not new.All the evidence accumulated by modern science says it works.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/exercise-can-help-relieve-symptoms-of-depression?fromrss=1

International gospel singer to give concert in Paradise

Lori Glori, gospel singer and inspirational speaker who recently moved to Paradise from Europe, will present a night of praise and worship recovery Friday at Paradise Pentecostal Church of God.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/international-gospel-singer-to-give-concert-in-paradise?fromrss=1

Donation makes mental health information available at library

[Marshfield](http://www.topix.com/city/marshfield-wi) Public Library has more than 350 new materials available covering a range of mental [health](http://www.topix.com/health) topics after volunteers placed donor gift plates on the items Friday.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/donation-makes-mental-health-information-available-at-library?fromrss=1

Nature's Antidepressants

In a pill-popping world, the idea of simply providing your brain and body with what it needs for mental health is nothing short of revolutionary.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/natures-antidepressants?fromrss=1

Walter Reed study compares depression treatments

The U.S. military's flagship medical center is evaluating a technology that could produce more effective anti-depression treatment for service members and veterans.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/walter-reed-study-compares-depression-treatments-2?fromrss=1

Antidepressant effects of selective slow wave sleep deprivation in...

Journal of psychiatric research , Vol. 45, No. 8. , pp. 1019-1026, doi:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2011.02.003 Sleep deprivation can acutely reverse depressive symptoms in some patients with major depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/antidepressant-effects-of-selective-slow-wave-sleep-deprivation-in?fromrss=1

The naked truth: 'The Full Monty' is good

The Jefferson Performing Arts Society begins its final weekend run of " The Full Monty " tomorrow night, having performed the show last night in Hammond at the Columbia [Theater](http://www.topix.com/arts/theater) for the Performing Arts.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/the-naked-truth-the-full-monty-is-good?fromrss=1

Healing Heroes: PTSD Service Dogs For Vets

Constant gunfire, mayhem, and death. For troops who saw action in Iraq and Afghanistan, when the dust settles the nerves don't always follow.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/healing-heroes-ptsd-service-dogs-for-vets?fromrss=1
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Well: Depression May Stifle Shingles Vaccine Response

The research showed that adults with untreated depression who received the vaccine mounted a relatively weak immune response.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/well-depression-may-stifle-shingles-vaccine-response?fromrss=1

Diabetes + depression = increased risk of death, review finds

People living with diabetes who also have untreated depression are at increased risk of death, according to a recent evidence review.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/WO8XEz68Mz0/130221104200.htm

Stress won't stop your pregnancy

Anxiety is not only the most common mental problem in the United States, it verges on a national obsession.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/stress-wont-stop-your-pregnancy?fromrss=1
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Tests In Mice & Human Blood Cells Look Promising For Using Old Antidepressant To Treat Sickle Cell Disease

An antidepressant drug used since the 1960s may also hold promise for treating sickle cell disease, according to a surprising new finding made in mice and human red blood cells by a team from the University of Michigan Medical School...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/256635.php

Good TV versus bad TV

This week, Benjamin Percy, a writer for GQ magazine and father of one, made headlines by writing about his nine-week experiment of wearing a so-called "pregnancy suit." The prosthetic belly and boobs were supposed to simulate how it feels to carry a baby.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/good-tv-versus-bad-tv?fromrss=1
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Psychological effects of bullying can last years

Kids who were bullied and acted as bullies themselves were at higher risk for depression, anxiety and panic disorder years down the line, in a new study.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/psychological-effects-of-bullying-can-last-years?fromrss=1

Abraham Lincoln getting renewed boost in popularity

Historian Doris Kearns Goodwinhas. She says that despite the 16th president's warts - a homeliness he often joked about and a history of depression that would be a bottomless well for opposition researchers - Lincoln's steadiness, his willingness to compromise while maintaining principles, his believable self-deprecation and wit would endear him to ... (more)

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/abraham-lincoln-getting-renewed-boost-in-popularity?fromrss=1

Adult depression

When the word " depression " is spoken, most people make the same generalized association.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/adult-depression?fromrss=1

Video: Live Now Webchat with Lifeline manager

A representative from the organisation responsible for providing counselling to people in distress or at risk of suicide is live in the News Letter office now to take your questions.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/video-live-now-webchat-with-lifeline-manager?fromrss=1

HERMAN: Diagnosing sadness vs. depression

We listen to celebrities on television tell us that "depression hurts." We learn it is an illness, not just a passing moment or moments in our lifetime.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/herman-diagnosing-sadness-vs-depression?fromrss=1

Psychiatrist Proposes New Subspecialty For Patients Suffering Depression And Heart Disease

A Loyola University Medical Center [psychiatrist](http://www.topix.com/med/psychiatry) is proposing a new subspecialty to diagnose and treat patients who suffer both depression and [heart disease](http://www.topix.com/health/heart-disease) .

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/psychiatrist-proposes-new-subspecialty-for-patients-suffering-depression-and-heart-disease?fromrss=1

Psychiatrist Proposes New Subspecialty For Patients Suffering Depression And Heart Disease

A Loyola University Medical Center psychiatrist is proposing a new subspecialty to diagnose and treat patients who suffer both depression and heart disease. He's calling it "Psychocardiology...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/256599.php

Hyper-parenting connected to depression in college students, study suggests

College-aged students with "hover parents" are more likely to be depressed, a recent study suggests.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/hyper-parenting-connected-to-depression-in-college-students-study-suggests?fromrss=1

Moorpark talk to focus on senior depression

"Understanding Depression" will be the topic of a talk by Drs. Jonathan and Amanda Rosaasen on Feb.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/moorpark-talk-to-focus-on-senior-depression?fromrss=1

Bullying Linked to Suicide, Depression in Adulthood

The negative impacts of bullying may not stop when recess is over: New research suggests that children who are bullied are more likely to develop mental problems as adults than children who were not bullied.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/bullying-linked-to-suicide-depression-in-adulthood?fromrss=1
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Teen's Suicide Journal Can Help At-Risk Youth in Behind the Mask

Stories of unstable teenagers seem to dominate today's headlines, with tales of ruthless bullying, staggering suicide rates, rampant drug abuse, and unbelievable acts of violence.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/teens-suicide-journal-can-help-at-risk-youth-in-behind-the-mask?fromrss=1
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Depression Eraser

MIT and Stanford University researchers recently pinpointed brain cells that could be new targets for treating depression, which affects an estimated one in 10 Americans.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/depression-eraser?fromrss=1

Scientists pursue suicide blood test

Scientists from the University of New South Wales hope their research will also help with the development of a new generation of anti-depressants. Until now the focus for depression has been on the neurotransmitter serotonin.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/scientists-pursue-suicide-blood-test?fromrss=1

Music helped save me and U2 bandmates from depression, says Clayton

Clayton told the Irish Independent that he has experienced the 'black dog' creeping in at stages throughout his life, but coped by concentrating on his work and seeking help.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/music-helped-save-me-and-u2-bandmates-from-depression-says-clayton?fromrss=1

Zombies invade Boulder's Fairview High for awareness campaign

Theatrical Costumes Etc. employee Kristy Pike, left, applies makeup to Fairview High School freshman Sydney McViker during the filming of an awareness campaign video Tuesday at Fairview.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/zombies-invade-boulders-fairview-high-for-awareness-campaign?fromrss=1
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Link between untreated depression, response to shingles vaccine

Can an individual's state of mind effect how well a vaccine may work? In the case of seniors and shingles vaccine , the answer is yes.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/link-between-untreated-depression-response-to-shingles-vaccine?fromrss=1

Researchers Link Depression and Heart Disease

A [psychiatrist](http://www.topix.com/med/psychiatry) at Loyola University Medical Center has proposed a new subspecialty - "psychocardiology" - to diagnose and treat patients with both depression and [heart disease](http://www.topix.com/health/heart-disease).

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/researchers-link-depression-and-heart-disease?fromrss=1

New evidence for link between depression and heart disease

Interleukin-6, an inflammatory biomarker associated with cardiovascular disease, is significantly higher in patients with major depression, a study has found.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/5H5KM4TLpJw/130219121604.htm

Patients Often Ill-Informed on Impact of Heart Device

Doctors often don't discuss the psychological impact and long-term risks of implantable cardioverter defibrillators with their patients.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/patients-often-ill-informed-on-impact-of-heart-device?fromrss=1

Temper outbursts linked to depression in OCD children

Temper outbursts are common in children with obsessive-compulsive disorder and are associated with depression symptoms, UK researchers report.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/temper-outbursts-linked-to-depression-in-ocd-children?fromrss=1

Maternal depression, violence at home may raise child's ADHD risk

Preschoolers whose parents report depression and intimate partner violence may be more likely to develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder by the age of 6, new research suggests.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/maternal-depression-violence-at-home-may-raise-childs-adhd-risk-2?fromrss=1

Little sign of Europe's depression lifting

For several months European officials have been basking in the calm of the financial markets.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/little-sign-of-europes-depression-lifting?fromrss=1
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Interview: Rich Moore on His Long Journey With "Wreck-It Ralph"

I saw "Beautiful Creatures" and it was GREAT and anybody who turns up their nose at it is MISSING OUT.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/interview-rich-moore-on-his-long-journey-with-wreck-it-ralph?fromrss=1
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Parenting Arguably More Likely To Cause Depression

CNN__ To deal with her depression and anxiety issues, J.D. Bailey does not use prescription drugs.

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Addressing Tennessee's 'suicide problem'

Country star Mindy McCready's death made national headlines Monday after authorities discovered her body on the front porch of her Arkansas home.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/addressing-tennessees-suicide-problem?fromrss=1
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Briarcliff Students Support Those Struggling with Depression

Briarcliff Middle School and High School students recently participated in a growing phenomenon to support their peers who are battling depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/briarcliff-students-support-those-struggling-with-depression?fromrss=1

It Takes Depression to Know Depression: D's Take on Mindy McCready[VIDEO]

If you've never had your lights turned off when you had no money, lost a family member or know what it's like to feel helpless and alone, you may not know depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/it-takes-depression-to-know-depression-ds-take-on-mindy-mccready-video?fromrss=1
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Exercise May Stave Off Depression in Severely Obese

In a study of severely obese patients scheduled to undergo weight-loss surgery, those who were physically active were less likely to suffer from depression than similar patients who were sedentary.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/exercise-may-stave-off-depression-in-severely-obese?fromrss=1

New Subspecialty Proposed for Patients with Depression and Heart Disease

Newswise - [MAYWOOD, Il](http://www.topix.com/city/maywood-il). - A Loyola University Medical Center [psychiatrist](http://www.topix.com/med/psychiatry) is proposing a new subspecialty to diagnose and treat patients who suffer both depression and [heart disease](http://www.topix.com/health/heart-disease).

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/new-subspecialty-proposed-for-patients-with-depression-and-heart-disease?fromrss=1

Psa brings bitter harvest of depression

Pukehina kiwifruit grower Ross Bawden and wife Dell know only too well the devastating effects Psa can have on the mental health of growers.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/psa-brings-bitter-harvest-of-depression?fromrss=1

Losing hope of a good night's sleep is risk factor for suicide

When people lose hope that they will ever get another good night's sleep, they become at high risk for suicide, researchers report.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/snoDac4LoRY/130217085340.htm

How meditation changes brain rhythms to sooth pain and depression

Meditation isn't only a way to relax or a throw-back to the 1960s when the Beatles first made the practice popular in the U.S. In fact, in recent years, mainstream scientists have published several studies showing that mindfulness meditation, which is centered on being aware of the present moment by focusing on the body and breath sensations, can ... (more)

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/how-meditation-changes-brain-rhythms-to-sooth-pain-and-depression?fromrss=1

Lower Rates Of Depression In Bariatric Surgery Patients Who Are More Physically Active

Adults undergoing bariatric surgery who are more physically active are less likely to have depressive symptoms and to have recently received medication or counseling for depression or anxiety than their less active counterparts, according to new research led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/256440.php

Dr. Miller has history of substance abuse

NEW ULM, Minn. - State documents show Dr. David Miller of New Ulm has a history of substance abuse.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/dr-miller-has-history-of-substance-abuse?fromrss=1
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Insomnia Study May Lead To Reduction In The Risk Of Suicide In People With Depressive Symptoms

A new study confirms a link between insomnia and thoughts of suicide and suggests that this relationship is mediated by dysfunctional beliefs and attitudes about sleep as well as nightmares. The study suggests that the targeted assessment and treatment of specific sleep problems may reduce the risk of suicide in people with depressive symptoms...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/256437.php

My challenge to help ex-soldiers

A FORMER soldier will run back-to-back marathons to raise money for other veterans who are battling post-traumatic stress disorder.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/my-challenge-to-help-ex-soldiers?fromrss=1
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Facing up to worrying statistics

With alarming rural suicide statistics, Federated Farmers is urging rural communities to start talking about this problem and encouraging people to seek help when necessary.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/facing-up-to-worrying-statistics?fromrss=1

Even limited physical activity is linked to lower rates of depression in bariatric surgery patients

For adults undergoing bariatric surgery, just one hour of moderate-intensity physical activity a week -- or eight minutes a day -- was associated with 92 percent lower odds of treatment for depression or anxiety, according to new research.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/p38rDwHViMI/130214103826.htm

Risk factors for suicide in individuals with depression: A systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Depression is the most common psychiatric disorder in people who die by suicide.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/risk-factors-for-suicide-in-individuals-with-depression-a-systematic-review?fromrss=1

Activity lowers depression risk post-bariatric surgery

Adults undergoing bariatric surgery who are more physically active are less likely to have depressive symptoms and to have recently received medication or counseling for depression or anxiety than their less active counterparts, according to a study.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/activity-lowers-depression-risk-post-bariatric-surgery?fromrss=1

Two people die by suicide every day

According to the Central Statistics Office and Garda Siochana figures, there are at least two suicides in Ireland every day.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/two-people-die-by-suicide-every-day?fromrss=1
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Untreated Depression Linked to Less Effectiveness of Shingles Vaccine

A new study has found a link between untreated depression in older adults and decreased effectiveness of the herpes zoster, or shingles, vaccine.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/untreated-depression-linked-to-less-effectiveness-of-shingles-vaccine?fromrss=1
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Many Canadians experience depression

According to Health Canada and Statistics Canada, approximately eight per cent of adult Canadians will experience a major depression at some point in their lives, and around five per cent will in any given year.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/many-canadians-experience-depression?fromrss=1

This Is What Parental Rejection Does to Gay Kids

He mentions his abusive mother dragging him to a church in a bruised a bloodied state.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/this-is-what-parental-rejection-does-to-gay-kids?fromrss=1

Study: Many stroke survivors think about suicide

One in 12 stroke survivors thought about suicide or that they would be better off dead, a troubling federal survey reveals.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/study-many-stroke-survivors-think-about-suicide?fromrss=1

Celebrities & depression: Not a winning combination

Celebrities are envied for being beautiful, rich, talented and in great shape. However, it's no secret there's the dark side to fame and fortune.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/celebrities-depression-not-a-winning-combination?fromrss=1

Losing Hope for Sleep Can Hike Suicide Risk

When people lose hope they will ever get another good night's sleep , their risk of suicide spikes, according to a new study.

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Patients with untreated depression are poorly protected by shingles vaccination

Results from a new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases suggest a link between untreated depression in older adults and decreased effectiveness of the herpes zoster, or shingles , vaccine .

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/patients-with-untreated-depression-are-poorly-protected-by-shingles-vaccination?fromrss=1

Neurophysiological Review Shows Benefits Of Meditation

Mindfulness meditation training in awareness of present moment experience, such as body and breath sensations, prevents depression and reduces distress in chronic pain. In a new paper, Brown University scientists propose a neurophysiological framework to explain these clinical benefits...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/256387.php

Paperwork delays stall treatment

A WOMAN suffering a mental illness was denied follow-up treatment after she was discharged from Townsville Hospital because the hospital delayed releasing her paperwork to her GP.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/paperwork-delays-stall-treatment?fromrss=1

David Foster Wallace's biographer tackles author's battle with depression

Before he hanged himself in 2008, David Foster Wallace established a reputation as one of the most brilliant writers of his generation.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/david-foster-wallaces-biographer-tackles-authors-battle-with-depression?fromrss=1

Treating Depression

We start today with a startling statistic. An estimated 1 in 10 US adults report depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/treating-depression?fromrss=1

Walter Reed study compares depression treatments

The U.S. military's flagship medical center is evaluating a technology that could produce more effective anti-depression treatment for service members and veterans.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/walter-reed-study-compares-depression-treatments?fromrss=1

Man driven to brink of suicide blasts welfare reforms

Edmund O'Leary, of Aspen Close, Epsom, said he was driven to the brink of suicide by the Government's "cruel" welfare reforms A man driven to the brink of suicide by the Government's "cruel" welfare reforms has condemned the system used to assess whether people with mental health issues are able to work.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/man-driven-to-brink-of-suicide-blasts-welfare-reforms?fromrss=1
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If depression, pain treated, assisted suicide less likely

12 editorial, "Begin debate on life, death," which calls for having a discussion about the important issue of assisted suicide.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/if-depression-pain-treated-assisted-suicide-less-likely?fromrss=1

How To Get A Great Night's Sleep: Could Less Mean More?

If you regularly struggle to fall asleep, it might be better to try and restrict rather than extend the amount of time you spend in bed. According to the new Good-Night Guide from The Sleep Council, sleep restriction can help people who only manage limited sleep, to fall asleep faster and wake up fewer times...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/256409.php

Bipolar disorder 'frequent' in depressive borderline personality disorder

Study results indicate that bipolar disorder may occur in up to half of individuals with co-existing borderline personality disorder and depression .

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/bipolar-disorder-frequent-in-depressive-borderline-personality-disorder?fromrss=1

Psychiatric Applications For Scopolamine

Scopolamine is an anticholinergic drug with many uses. For example, it prevents nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness. However, scopolamine is re-emerging as an antidepressant, with recent studies showing that scopolamine can rapidly improve mood in depressed patients. In addition, in a new study published in Biological Psychiatry this month by Dr...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/256328.php

Women In The Military Deployed After Childbirth At Increased Risk For Depression

About 16,000 women on active duty in the U.S. military give birth each year. Most return to service after 6 weeks and can be deployed after 4 months. The potential for an increased risk of depression among new mothers who deploy and are exposed to combat experience is presented in a study published in Journal of Women's Health, a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/256320.php

Anti-depressants help lab chimps

Researchers say that the treatment should be considered for hundreds of other chimps that have been used in scientific research.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/anti-depressants-help-lab-chimps?fromrss=1
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Broken Heart Syndrome, High Suicide Rates Complicate Valentine's Day For Many Disaffected Singles

Valentine's Day is not just the mushy, romantic holiday so often depicted on TV and commercials.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/broken-heart-syndrome-high-suicide-rates-complicate-valentines-day-for-many-disaffected-singles?fromrss=1
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UAMS opens women's psychiatric unit

The University of Arkansas for Medical Science is opening a new in-patient unit devoted to women with serious mental health issues that accompany pregnancy or giving birth.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/uams-opens-womens-psychiatric-unit?fromrss=1

Losing hope of a good night's sleep is risk factor for suicide

When people lose hope that they will ever get another good night's sleep, they become at high risk for suicide, researchers report.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/losing-hope-of-a-good-nights-sleep-is-risk-factor-for-suicide?fromrss=1
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Alcohol Abuse And Depression Often Go Hand-In-Hand

For problem drinkers, bouts of depressive symptoms are often the direct result of their heavy alcohol intake, according to a study in the March issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/alcohol-abuse-and-depression-often-go-hand-in-hand?fromrss=1

Even Limited Physical Activity is Linked to Lower Rates of Depression in Bariatric Surgery Patients

"Recent research has focused on physical activity as an alternative or adjunct treatment." Adults with severe obesity are nearly twice as likely to have a major depressive disorder or anxiety disorder when compared to the general population .

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/even-limited-physical-activity-is-linked-to-lower-rates-of-depression-in-bariatric-surgery-patients?fromrss=1

Study suggests link between untreated depression and response to shingles vaccine

Results from a new study suggest a link between untreated depression in older adults and decreased effectiveness of the herpes zoster, or shingles, vaccine. Older adults are known to be at risk for shingles, a painful condition caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, and more than a million new cases occur each year in the US. The vaccine boosts cell-mediated immunity to the virus and can decrease the incidence and severity of the condition.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/s2jdQhYXw9Y/130214075627.htm

More teens mulling suicide

More and more teenagers are contemplating suicide. Research shows that nearly one in 10 non-natural deaths in young people is a result of suicide, one in five teenagers has considered suicide and 17 percent have planned to commit suicide.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/more-teens-mulling-suicide?fromrss=1
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Study Suggests Link Between Untreated Depression And Response To Shingles Vaccine

Results from a new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases suggest a link between untreated depression in older adults and decreased effectiveness of the herpes zoster, or shingles, vaccine. Older adults are known to be at risk for shingles, a painful condition caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, and more than a million new cases occur each year in the U.S...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/256340.php

Helicopter Parenting Can Violate Students' Basic Needs

When is it time for parents to back away? A new study shows that college students with overcontrolling parents are more likely to be depressed and less satisfied with their lives. This so-called helicopter parenting style negatively affects students' well-being by violating their need to feel both autonomous and competent...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/256316.php

Couple raises $500K for new Lions Gate mental health centre

By Michaela Garstin - North Shore Outlook Published: February 13, 2013 11:00 AM Updated: February 13, 2013 11:14 AM Ginny Dennehy and her husband Kerry know the effects of depression first hand.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/couple-raises-500k-for-new-lions-gate-mental-health-centre?fromrss=1
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Alcohol Abuse And Depression Often Go Hand-In-Hand

For problem drinkers, bouts of depressive symptoms are often the direct result of their heavy alcohol intake, according to a study in the March issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. Experts have long known that heavy drinking can spur temporary episodes of depression - what's known as "substance-induced depression...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/256282.php

Hyper Parents Can Cause Depression In College Kids

High-energy parents who are still in charge of their college kids' schedules, vacations, and laundry may actually be negatively affecting their children instead of helping them. A new study published in Springer's Journal of Child and Family Studies identified that these college students are actually more depressed and dissatisfied with life than other students...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/256361.php

Study suggests link between untreated depression and response to shingles vaccine

14, 2013] Results from a new study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases suggest a link between untreated depression in older adults and decreased effectiveness of the herpes zoster, or shingles, vaccine.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/study-suggests-link-between-untreated-depression-and-response-to-shingles-vaccine?fromrss=1

How To Be Happy In A Relationship? Play By Your Own Rules

Yet again a new study has emerged which reaffirms something most of us have known all along: You don't have to be close with your partner to have a good relationship, you just need to be happy and play by your own rules.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/how-to-be-happy-in-a-relationship-play-by-your-own-rules?fromrss=1
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Why You Shouldn't Lie About Your Postpartum Depression Symptoms

One of the things I've always told moms with postpartum depression who are headed to see their doc or therapist is this: Tell them EVERYTHING.

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Some People OK With Emotional Distance

But a new study finds that it's not how close you feel that matters most, it's whether you are as close as you want to be, even if that's really not close at all.

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We're emotionally distant and that's just fine by me: Closer relationships aren't necessarily better relationships

When it comes to having a lasting and fulfilling relationship, common wisdom says that feeling close to your romantic partner is paramount. But a new study finds that it's not how close you feel that matters most, it's whether you are as close as you want to be, even if that's really not close at all.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/-grqXXK5HiE/130213105011.htm

Abstinence Can Lift Drinking-Induced Depression

Although experts have long known that heavy drinking can spur temporary episodes of depression - what's known as "substance-induced depression" - the new research shows the prevalence and clinical importance of the phenomenon.

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Pratt: What is depression and how can you deal with its effects?

W hat is depression? Depression is a mental condition characterized by low mood, sadness, pessimism, feelings of hopelessness, irritability, thoughts of suicide, and other negative emotions.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/pratt-what-is-depression-and-how-can-you-deal-with-its-effects?fromrss=1

Depressive Symptoms In Young Adults May Be Reduced Through Interaction With Avatars

Young adults, in a period of transition, are often reluctant to seek treatment for mental health problems because of the stigma, inadequate insurance coverage and difficulty finding a mental health care provider...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/256250.php

17:36: Acne drug 'changed son's personality', claims mother at inquest

A woman has told an inquest how her 16-year-old son hanged himself after his "personality changed" having been prescribed an acne medication which had reported side effects of depression and suicidal tendencies.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/17-36-acne-drug-changed-sons-personality-claims-mother-at-inquest?fromrss=1

Antidepressants during pregnancy don't raise infant death risk

It's a heated question: should women take antidepressants during pregnancy? Some experts argue for it and some against, but a new study may ease the minds of women facing the decision.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/antidepressants-during-pregnancy-dont-raise-infant-death-risk?fromrss=1

Middle school students stand up to bullies

Middle school students in one small Ozarks town are taking a stand against bullying.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/middle-school-students-stand-up-to-bullies?fromrss=1
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Helicopter parenting can violate students' basic needs

When is it time for parents to back away? A new study shows that college students with overcontroling parents are more likely to be depressed and less satisfied with their lives. This so-called helicopter parenting style negatively affects students' well-being by violating their need to feel both autonomous and competent. Parental overinvolvement may lead to negative outcomes in children, including higher levels of depression and anxiety. Studies also suggest that children of overinvolved or overcontroling parents may feel less competent and less able to manage life and its stressors. In contrast, evidence suggests that some parental involvement in children's lives facilitates healthy development, both emotionally and socially.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/L_JuQqnb6pE/130212111803.htm

Apple CEO calls Einhorn lawsuit a "sideshow"

Apple Inc Chief Executive Tim Cook called David Einhorn's lawsuit against his company a "silly sideshow" but said the board is carefully considering the star hedge fund manager's proposal to issue preferred stock, calling it "creative." Waving aside Einhorn's assertion that Apple is clinging to a "Depression-era" mentality, Cook said on Tuesday the ... (more)

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Avatars Reduce Depression Rates in Young Adults

Mental health problems in young adulthood are often ignored or neglected, a function of reluctance to seek treatment because of the stigma, inadequate insurance coverage, or a difficulty in finding a mental health care provider.

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Internet-Based Recruitment to a Depression Prevention Intervention: Lessons From the Mood Memos Study

Internet-based recruitment is becoming an increasingly important mode of recruitment, yet there are few detailed accounts of experiences recruiting participants to mental health interventions.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/internet-based-recruitment-to-a-depression-prevention-intervention-lessons-from-the-mood-memos-study?fromrss=1

Alcohol abusers' depression often related to drinking

For problem drinkers, bouts of depressive symptoms are often the direct result of their heavy alcohol intake, according to a new study.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/WQnQA_Fc6gY/130212075432.htm

Scientists revisit biochemical basis for depression

Symptoms of depression and anxiety can be induced in mice by increasing levels of acetylcholine, suggesting that depression may have different biochemical roots than previously believed, Yale School of Medicine researchers report the week of Feb.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/scientists-revisit-biochemical-basis-for-depression?fromrss=1

Eating Healthier May Help Cure the Blues

Modern day society is plagued with unhealthy dieting and stress that's caused by numerous factors such as work, a new child, paying bills, and the list just continuous down a spiraling tunnel with no hope or trace of light at the end.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/eating-healthier-may-help-cure-the-blues?fromrss=1

Beat chronic depression and stress with Co-Q10

It's well known that Co-Q10 or Coenzyme Q10 is beneficial for maintaining a healthy heart or even restoring health to an ailing heart.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/beat-chronic-depression-and-stress-with-co-q10?fromrss=1

Briarcliff Students Join Anti-Bullying Movement

Briarcliff [High School students](http://www.topix.com/education/edu-etc) Max Keston and Nikki Metzger helped raise awareness of PS I Love You day on Friday and Monday.

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West Islip Community Supports P.S. I Love You Day

For the second year in a row, members of the West Islip community wore purple on Friday in honor of P.S. I Love You Day.

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Alcohol abusers' depression often related to drinking

For problem drinkers, bouts of depressive symptoms are often the direct result of their heavy alcohol intake, according to a study in the March issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs .

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/alcohol-abusers-depression-often-related-to-drinking?fromrss=1

Your generation may determine whether happiness or well-being grows with age

People tend to get happier as they age. But senior citizen's overall well-being depends on the era in which they were born, a new report shows.

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5 Myths about Depression

Depression is often referred to as the "the common cold" of mental illness. Indeed, rates of depression have been consistently on the rise for each successive decade since 1915.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/5-myths-about-depression?fromrss=1

Widow takes on insurer over depression

A widow is fighting insurance company QBE for refusing to pay a $30,000 travel claim because her late husband had depression.

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Well: New Therapy for Depression

A type of brain stimulation caused by a mild electric current that appears to have minimal negative side effects is showing promise as a potential treatment for major depression , according to several studies.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/well-new-therapy-for-depression?fromrss=1

Columbia Senior Care; Five Possible Signs of Depression

There are many contributing factors to depression in a senior adult. As a person ages, health issues, death of loved ones and isolation can all have adverse effects on the persons mental health.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/columbia-senior-care-five-possible-signs-of-depression?fromrss=1

Would Antidepressants Help During Grieving?

Declared complete, the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual is slated for release in May, but debate continues to surround some of its more controversial changes -- specifically, the elimination of the old DSM's "bereavement exclusion" in diagnoses of major depression disorder .

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/would-antidepressants-help-during-grieving?fromrss=1

Interacting with avatars may reduce depressive symptoms in young adults

Young adults, in a period of transition, are often reluctant to seek treatment for mental health problems because of the stigma, inadequate insurance coverage and difficulty finding a mental health care provider.

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Few effective, evidence-based interventions for children exposed to traumatic events

About two out of every three children will experience at least one traumatic event before they turn 18. Despite this high rate of exposure, little is known about the effectiveness of treatments aimed at preventing and relieving traumatic stress symptoms that children may experience after such events, according to researchers.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/qzZ3NdUYJQQ/130211090740.htm

Avatars may reduce depression in young adults

A preliminary study suggests that depression symptoms may be significantly reduced when 18- to 25-year-olds interact with computerized avatars —- virtual 3D images of a healthcare provider like a nurse practitioner or physician.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/WzeMpDN2hDI/130211090738.htm

Few Answers on Effectively Helping Children Cope with Trauma

The study focused on non-interpersonal trauma, such as natural disasters , terrorism and community violence, and excluded sexual abuse and domestic violence.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/few-answers-on-effectively-helping-children-cope-with-trauma?fromrss=1

Stroke, Depression And Suicidal Thoughts

Nearly one in 12 American stroke survivors may have contemplated suicide or wished themselves dead, according to a study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2013.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/stroke-depression-and-suicidal-thoughts?fromrss=1

Stroke, Depression And Suicidal Thoughts

Nearly one in 12 American stroke survivors may have contemplated suicide or wished themselves dead, according to a study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2013. The proportion of stroke survivors who contemplated suicide was striking, compared with patients with other health conditions, said Amytis Towfighi, M.D...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/256066.php

Researchers Uncover Key To Antidepressant Response

Through a series of investigations in mice and humans, Johns Hopkins researchers have identified a protein that appears to be the target of both antidepressant drugs and electroconvulsive therapy. Results of their experiments explain how these therapies likely work to relieve depression by stimulating stem cells in the brain to grow and mature...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/256080.php

Potential Target Identified For Age-Related Cognitive Decline

As the elderly age, their ability to concentrate, reason, and recall facts tends to decline in part because their brains generate fewer new neurons than they did when they were younger. Now, researchers reporting in the Cell Press journal Cell Stem Cell have discovered a molecule that accumulates with age and inhibits the formation of new neurons...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/256063.php

sFRP3 protein appears to be target of both antidepressant drugs and electroconvulsive therapy

Through a series of investigations in mice and humans, Johns Hopkins researchers have identified a protein that appears to be the target of both antidepressant drugs and electroconvulsive therapy .

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/sfrp3-protein-appears-to-be-target-of-both-antidepressant-drugs-and-electroconvulsive-therapy?fromrss=1

We Interrupt This Beautiful Sunday Morning...

Glenn links to Ann Althouse , who is wondering about the link between "gun violence" and mental health.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/we-interrupt-this-beautiful-sunday-morning?fromrss=1

Do we have the metal to deal with mental illness?

In the debate on how to curb ongoing gun violence in the U.S., there is general agreement on one thing: guns and serious mental illness are a bad mix.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/do-we-have-the-metal-to-deal-with-mental-illness?fromrss=1

The mystery of Arthur Kingsley Porter

The wealthy erudite Arthur Kingsley Porter was quite a character. At 21, he fell into a trance while he stood, bathed in light, admiring a cathedral, an experience that inspired him to study medieval architecture.

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Turning a frown upside-down may lessen your depression

If Eric Finzi is right, we should all take the expression "put on a happy face" more seriously.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/turning-a-frown-upside-down-may-lessen-your-depression?fromrss=1

New online tool will help detect depression among SC college students

Last week, USC suicide prevention services coordinator Jennifer Myers issued an email invitation to 873 USC sophomores urging them to take part in an interactive screening test designed to detect heightened levels of stress, depression or suicidal thoughts.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/new-online-tool-will-help-detect-depression-among-sc-college-students?fromrss=1

Electrical current used with Zoloft improves major depression

Researchers in Brazil have compared and assessed the difference between electrical current therapy and treatment with sertraline hydrochloride for people suffering from major depressive disorder.

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Bipolar disorder on and off the stage

At 8 p.m. Friday, Springfield's What A Do Theatre debuts its production of "Next to Normal," a rock musical featuring the story of a mother and the effect her bipolar disorder has on her family and herself.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/bipolar-disorder-on-and-off-the-stage?fromrss=1

Have More Get-Up-And-Go As Time Goes By

For optimal health, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that older adults get a minimum of two hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or one hour and 15 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity every week.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/have-more-get-up-and-go-as-time-goes-by?fromrss=1

New York Teenagers' Perscription Pill Culture

T imothy Chernyaev wasn't having an easy time in life. There were issues with close friends, issues at home, issues at school-issues that, frankly, he didn't feel like deconstructing on a therapist's oily leather couch.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/new-york-teenagers-perscription-pill-culture?fromrss=1

Coping with the Wintertime Blues

CHICAGO, Feb. 8, 2013 -- Winter is in full force. With short days and less exposure to sunlight, everyone feels less energetic and more people are vulnerable to depression.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/coping-with-the-wintertime-blues?fromrss=1

Survey: Many Weigh Suicide after Stroke

About 8% of stroke survivors have thought about suicide or thought they'd be better off dead, a survey suggests.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/survey-many-weigh-suicide-after-stroke?fromrss=1

Courtland Rogers threatened to kill himself over 'Teen Mom' star Jenelle Evans

Jenelle Evans may have put her marriage behind her, but it seems that her estranged husband Courtland Rogers has a difficult time moving on.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/courtland-rogers-threatened-to-kill-himself-over-teen-mom-star-jenelle-evans?fromrss=1

Almost 8 percent of US stroke survivors may have suicidal thoughts

Stroke survivors are more likely to report recent suicidal thoughts or wish they were dead compared with individuals with previous heart attack, diabetes or cancer. Seven variables were important in predicting whether a person with stroke had recent suicidal thoughts: depression score, age, BMI, education level, socioeconomic status, gender and marital status.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/VZ3TDzWNH0Q/130207131500.htm

Aaron Swartz and Depression

Justin Peters has written o ne of the best pieces on the life, death and legacy of Aaron Swartz I've seen.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/aaron-swartz-and-depression?fromrss=1

One In 12 Stroke Survivors Thinks About Suicide

About one in 12 stroke survivors in the U.S. thinks about committing suicide or wish that they were already dead. The finding came from a new study based on a nationally representative sample that was presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2013...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/256132.php

Stress Hits Young American Adults Badly

Young adults in the USA find it particularly hard to manage their stress and get the health care that meets their needs, says a new American Psychological Association survey "Stress in America: Missing the Health Care Connection". The survey found that adults aged from 18 to 33 years, also known as "Millennials", have an average stress level of 5...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/256133.php

Fashionista Bans 'Friends' From Funeral Via Suicide Note

The fashionista who committed suicide on Wednesday, her 22nd birthday, left behind a suicide note that blacklisted five ex-friends from her funeral, The New York Post reports.

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Mindy McCready in rehab, sons in foster care

The troubled star entered a treatment facility Wednesday on a judge's orders. At an emergency hearing, McCready, 37, admitted to drinking too much alcohol in the wake of her boyfriend David Wilson's death by self-inflicted gunshot wound three weeks ago, reports E! News.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/mindy-mccready-in-rehab-sons-in-foster-care?fromrss=1

Stroke Survivors At High Risk Of Suicidal Thoughts

According to a new study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2013, nearly eight percent of stroke survivors in the US may have thought about suicide or wished themselves dead.

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Electrical Stimulation Combined With Zoloft Very Effective At Treating Depression

Researchers from the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil have compared and assessed the difference between electrical current therapy and treatment with sertraline hydrochloride for those suffering from major depressive disorder.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/electrical-stimulation-combined-with-zoloft-very-effective-at-treating-depression?fromrss=1

Depression In Both Stroke Patients And Spouse Caregivers Influenced By Self-Esteem And Optimism

Self-esteem, optimism and perceived control influence depression in stroke survivors and their spouse caregivers - who should be treated together, according to research presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2013...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/255999.php

Study: Each Generation Is Happier Than the Last

You'll be happier in the future than you are now, a new study in the journal Psychological Science found, but your overall well-being also depends on when you were born, and what you've lived through.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/study-each-generation-is-happier-than-the-last?fromrss=1

Electrical Stimulation Combined With Zoloft Very Effective At Treating Depression

Researchers from the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil have compared and assessed the difference between electrical current therapy and treatment with sertraline hydrochloride (one of the most prescribed antidepressants in the U.S.) for those suffering from major depressive disorder. Depression is a mental disorder that affects a person's ability to function normally...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/256058.php

Lifting the Fog of Chronic Depression

I have a friend who suffers from SAD -- seasonal affective disorder. The long periods of clouds and rain depress her so much that she feels she can no longer live in the northwest.

URL: http://www.topix.com/health/depression/2013/02/lifting-the-fog-of-chronic-depression?fromrss=1

Many Stroke Survivors Think About Suicide, Study Shows

Researchers say that 1 in 12 stroke survivors reported being bothered by thoughts of harming themselves or that they would be better off dead.

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Group organized to help kids choose life over suicide

Katlyn Viers, left, and Meredith Thompson spoke to their peers Wednesday night and encouraged them to choose life over suicide.

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Potential target for age-related cognitive decline identified

As the elderly age, their ability to concentrate, reason, and recall facts tends to decline in part because their brains generate fewer new neurons than they did when they were younger. Now, researchers have discovered a molecule that accumulates with age and inhibits the formation of new neurons. The finding might help scientists design therapies to prevent age-related cognitive decline.

URL: http://feeds.sciencedaily.com/~r/sciencedaily/mind_brain/depression/~3/K9kfQ1XfpKU/130207131511.htm

Key to antidepressant response uncovered

Results of their experiments explain how these therapies likely work to relieve depression by stimulating stem cells in the brain to grow and mature.

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