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This Week - April 23, 2007

1. Rage-Anger chat conference Tuesday
2. Bullying affects many elementary students
3. Mental health after-effects of Va. Tech shooting
4. VIDEO: Song addresses depression, suicide from Va. Tech massacre
5. AUDIO: It's nearly impossible to predict violence
6. Numbers of troubled college students growing
7. Trauma severe for Iraqi children
8. Bad dreams haunt us all
9. Antidepressants do help kids
10. Deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression
11. FDA delays decision on Pristiq for menopause, depression
12. Understanding of bipolar takes great leap
13. Lithium builds gray matter
14. Keeping your brain fit
15. Men, boys with eating disorders have limited treatment options
16. Should parents bribe their kids to behave
17. Teaching abstinence doesn't impact sexual behavior
18. Prescription painkiller addiction study looking for enrollees
19. Schizophrenia: Antipsychotic drugs often affect sexual function
20. Latest Schizophrenia News
21. "Sexually promiscuous! I need help."
22. Thought for today

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

Tuesday Chat Conference:

Do you or someone you care about experience episodes of extreme and unpredictable anger? Intense rages that threaten relationships, jobs, property--or worse?  If so, join us for our Tuesday night (04/24/07) HealthyPlace.com chat conference.

Our guest is psychotherapist, Dr. Ronald Potter-Efron, MSW, Ph.D., author of the book: Rage: A Step-by-Step Guide to Overcoming Explosive Anger. He says rage can be calmed and controlled with good advice and a practical, effective plan for change.

The chat starts at 9 pm Eastern, 8 pm Central, 7 pm Mountain, 6 pm Pacific (-4 GMT). There is no charge to participate and our guest will be taking your personal questions.

The chat link is here and if you don't have a username/password, just click the "register" link on top of the page.

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Bullying Affects Many Elementary Students

9 out of 10 elementary students are bullied, leaving many suffering with depression and anxiety into their adult lives. Read more.

Mental Health After-Effects of Va. Tech Shooting

Struggling Virginia Tech students are back in class. For some of us, who watched the drama unfold on tv- we continue to experience depression and anxiety over what happened. HealthyPlace.com Medical Director, Dr. Harry Croft, discusses how to cope with the traumatic aftermath of a national tragedy.

In a related story, singer/songwriter Black Soultan has written a song in remembrance of the Virginia Tech shooting massacre that killed 33; speaking directly to gunman Cho Seung-Hui’s actions. In his song, he brings to light the subject of depression and suicide.

He posted his video on Youtube and in his description, he stated, “This is a video addressing the issue of depression and suicidal tendencies.  It is near and dear to my heart and you'll know why at the end of the song.  I think we should all keep the family members of all those involved in our prayers and in our hearts.”

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Nearly Impossible to Predict Violence, Experts Say

Professionals can tell a person who is at risk of commiting violence, but they can't tell who actually will do something harmful. Listen now

Numbers of Troubled College Students Growing

Across America, college counseling centers are strained by rising numbers of mentally ill students and surging demand for mental health services - a challenging trend as campus officials try to identify potential threats like the unstable Virginia Tech gunman. cont.

Trauma Severe for Iraqi Children

Many Iraqi children pass dead bodies as they walk to school in the morning. Others have seen relatives blown-up. So, it's not surprising to find thousands of kids suffering from trauma-related stress.

Bad Dreams Haunt Us All

It's called an anxiety dream, and everyone has them. You're being chased and you don't know why. You're in a play and you don't know your lines. You're trying to get somewhere and find you can't.  What causes these bad dreams and why do they keep reappearing?

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Antidepressants Do Help Kids

Despite warnings on labels, study says benefits of antidepressants outweigh risks of suicidal tendencies.

More Depression Stories:

• Deep Brain Stimulation May Be an Answer to Treatment-Resistant Depression
• FDA Delays Decision on Pristiq for Menopausal Symptoms and Depression in Older Women

Researchers Make Great Leap in Understanding Bipolar Disorder

Australian scientists say a new finding could lead to the development of a test for bipolar disorder, potentially easing the suffering of thousands of people.

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Lithium Builds Gray Matter in Bipolar Brains

Researchers find the volume of gray matter in the brains of those on lithium was as much as 15 percent higher in areas that are critical for attention and controlling emotions. Study details here.

Keeping Your Brain Fit

Scientists used to believe that the brain stopped developing at a certain age. Now, they find the brain continues to develop, but in different ways as we get older. Find out how to keep your brain healthy.

Men, Boys With Eating Disorders Have Limited Treatment Options

Eating disorders are seen as a "woman thing." So where's a guy with an eating disorder supposed to turn to when he needs help?

Should Parents Bribe Their Kids to Behave?

Bribing is a common parental tactic, but at what cost?

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Teaching Abstinence Doesn't Impact Sexual Behavior

A recent study of four abstinence education programs finds that the programs had no effect on the sexual abstinence of youth.

Prescription Drug Addiction Being Studied

University of California is launching a new study to evaluate treatments for addiction to prescription painkillers and has openings for patients to enroll.

Antipsychotic Drugs Often Affect Sexual Function

Patients taking antipsychotic drugs for schizophrenia often produce little or no hormone in the sex glands, a condition known as hypogonadism, and commonly develop subsequent problems in sexual function. More

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More Schizophrenia Stories:

• Leading a Rich Life Despite Schizophrenia
• New Dose Of Risperdal Consta For Schizophrenia Treatment

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

"Sexually Promiscuous! I Need Help."

Murka:

"I am 32 years old. Ever since I was 16, I have been very promiscuous. I just cannot stop. I used to think it was because I was young, and never found the ONE, but I am now not very young, and the only difference now is that I am more aggressive with men.

When I see someone I want, I go for it. It's easy because men like me and there is no shortage. I do feel bad after the act sometimes. I also can get addicted to ones that are great in bed and are totally unavailable!

I need help! I love promiscuity, love and sex with people that are unavailable and cannot maintain any monogomous, committed relationship!!! I just hurt men and hurt myself! How can I stop? respond here

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Something to think about...

"Expose yourself to your deepest fear. After that fear has no power and the fear of freedom shrinks and vanishes, you are free."

- Jim Morrison

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

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