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This Week - March 26, 2007

1. VA told to set up programs for depression care
2. Phone-based therapy eases long-term depression
3. For ADHD children, mom's depression, early parenting predict conduct problems
4. New parenting program for child behavior problems
5. Seroquel as antipsychotic, antidepressant, anti-anxiety medication
6. Fear can be learned through others' experiences
7. Bipolar chat conference Tuesday
8. Internal body clock linked to mania in mice
9. Zyprexa manufacturer oversees use of drug in some states
10. Why we give into temptation
11. Brain scans reveal cause of smokers' cravings
12. Alcohol, tobacco worse than drugs
13. Mental, physical torture inflict similar pain
14. AUDIO: Cause of autism narrowed down to 100 genes
15. Over 5M living with alzheimer's
16. What is schizophrenia like
17. Latest Schizophrenia News
18. "Will my anxiety get better?"
19. Thought for today

Maybe it's not depression. Could it be part of bipolar disorder? Find out what you can do.

VA Told to Set Up Programs for Depression Care

The U.S. House directed the Veterans Affairs Department to develop a program dealing with suicide among veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and other depression issues. More.

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Phone-Based Therapy Eases Long-Term Depression

A new study reveals that phone therapy can produce significant benefits to people with depression.

For ADHD Children, Mother's Depression, Early Parenting Predict Conduct Problems

A mother's depression predicts whether children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) will develop conduct problems such as lying, fighting, bullying and stealing. Details

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In UK, Incredible Years Parenting Program Effective for Child Behavior Problems

The authors say this study holds "important lessons for the UK government because, unlike the disappointing results from the national evaluation of Sure Start, it shows that choosing an evidence-based program ... can achieve remarkable outcomes in high risk children whose parents generally fail to engage with services.  cont.

Seroquel as Antipsychotic, Antidepressant, Anti-anxiety Medication

Drugmaker, AstraZeneca, is testing Seroquel as a single treatment for depression and anxiety, and in combination with antidepressants. Read more.

Fear Can Be Learned Through Others' Experiences

A new study indicates that just seeing another person in distress triggers the brain to respond.

Bipolar Chat Conference Tuesday

Our bipolar chat conference with Paul Jones has been reset to this coming Tuesday, March 27.

Paul Jones was on the verge of committing suicide 6-years ago, when somehow he pulled himself together just enough to make it to the doctor’s office where he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Today, the standup comedian, author, singer/songwriter tours the country talking about the ups and downs of his life and the stigma attached to mental illness.

Paul Jones articles:

• The Day I Was Diagnosed as Bipolar
• Sharing A Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder With Family And Friends
• Techniques and Tools for Dealing With Bipolar Disorder

Paul will be joining us Tuesday night, March 27 - 9pm ET, 8pm CT, 7pm MT, 6pm PT (-4:00 GMT) – to discuss the various aspects of his life with bipolar and how he copes with the stigma surrounding his illness. The chat conference is free of charge and our guest will be answering your personal questions.

Our chatrooms are here: http://chat.healthyplace.com. If this is your first visit, click the “register” button on the top right of the page.

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Internal Body Clock Linked to Mania in Mice

It has long been speculated that abnormalities in a person's internal circadian clock can contribute to a wide range of disorders, including nearly all psychiatric disorders. A new study backs up that theory.

Lilly Overseeing Use of Its Own Drug, Zyprexa, In Some States

Eli Lilly has offered to monitor doctors to make sure they are not wasting money on mental illness drugs.  Details on this interesting story here.

Why We Give Into Temptation

We've all had our moments of weakness when trying to control ourselves. Do you wonder why that happens? There is scientific evidence that explains this phenomenon of everyday life.

Brain Scans Reveal Cause Of Smokers' Cravings

Brain scans of smokers studied by Duke researchers revealed three specific regions deep within the brain that appear to control dependence on nicotine and craving for cigarettes.

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Study: Alcohol, Tobacco Worse Than Drugs

In the UK, researchers proposed a new framework for the classification of harmful substances, based on the actual risks posed to society. Their ranking listed alcohol and tobacco among the top 10 most dangerous substances.

Mental, Physical Torture Inflict Similar Pain

In a study of torture, sham executions, witnessing the torture of close ones, threats of rape, fondling of genitals and isolation were associated with at least as much if not more distress than some of the physical torture stressors in terms of associated distress.

Cause of Autism Narrowed Down to 100 Genes

A new study links autism to subtle changes in a wide range of genes. The finding, published in the journal Science, suggests that autism has many causes, and that whatever triggers autism usually occurs long before birth. Listen now

Over 5 Million Living with Alzheimer's

More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, a 10 percent increase since the last Alzheimer's Association estimate five years ago - and a count that supports the long-forecast dementia epidemic as the population grays.

What Schizophrenia Is Like?

A new device offers better understanding of the brain disorder.

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More Schizophrenia Stories:

• Schizophrenia May Be Linked to Inflammation Study

Additional stories linked from the HealthyPlace.com Thought Disorders Community homepage.

"Will My Anxiety Get Better?"

UpNorthMum:

"I'm a 28-year-old mother, wife, and teacher. I was recently diagnosed with GAD. I've been on Zoloft for just over two weeks. I took my first 100mg dose last night. I'm starting to get better, but how long will it take to feel "normal?"- whatever that is." respond here

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Something to think about...

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- Frances Willard

From all of us here at HealthyPlace.com, we hope you have a good week..

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