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This Week - July 30, 2007

1. Double Depression: It's really bad
2. Many workers keep depression a secret
3. Breastfeeding's link to postpartum depression
4. Depression and "girl talk"
5. Bipolar disorder linked to shrinking brain
6. Bipolar psychiatrist attacks 2-year old
7. Mentally ill struggle with fewer insurance benefits
8. Is U.S. military purposefully denying mental health benefits to our soldiers in Iraq
9. Deep brain stimulation for OCD a miracle for some
10. Tuberculosis drug speeds up OCD therapy
11. Pop star Hilary Duff a "clean-freak"
12. ADHD kids get some benefit from treatment
13. ADHD medication, Vyvanse now in stores
14. New programs open for older women seeking eating disorders treatment
15. AUDIO: Rape cases on U.S. Indian reservations go uninvestigated
16. Obesity hampers girls' efforts to succeed
17. Study: Alcohol reduces aggression
18. Females more prone to brain damage from alcohol abuse
19. Stop smoking ads help smokers quit
20. Panel approves warnings on cigarette packs
21. 25% regret taking new job
22. Cannabis/schizophrenia link questioned
23. Latest Schizophrenia News
24. "I want to leave my bipolar husband, but I'm afraid he'll kill himself"
25. Thought for today

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

Double Depression: It's Really Bad

Hopelessness is identified as a distinguishing feature of double depression in a new paper published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.

Many Keep Depression Secret From Co-workers

Unlike many other illnesses, depression remains largely a societal taboo. Besides the stigma, there's the problem of employers and supervisors who aren't equipped to handle an employee with depression. More.

Breastfeeding and Postpartum Depression

A new study concludes that the self-confidence of mothers with postpartum depression could suffer as a result of perceived pressure to breastfeed, by prompting them to judge themselves as mothers on the basis of how successful their breast-feeding experiences were. Read more.

Are Girls Talking Themselves into Depression?

Girls who discuss their problems extensively with friends may be at increased risk of developing depression and anxiety symptoms, a new study suggests.

Bipolar Disorder Causes Brain to Shrink

In groundbreaking work, researchers show that bipolar disorder is associated with a reduction in brain tissue and prove that the changes get progressively worse with each relapse.

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Bipolar Psychiatrist Attacks Two Year Old and Mother

In New York, a psychiatrist with a history of alcohol problems and violence viciously attacked a young child and his mother -- completely unprovoked. The district attorney's office wants the doctor locked up in a secure facility. Details.

Handling Lesser Insurance for Mental Health

In a handful of states, the government allows health insurers to cover mental illnesses at lower levels than they cover physical disorders. It's a problem for those who want to work but can't afford to give up their state-provided benefits.  Find out more.

U.S. Soldiers in Iraq Discharged Over Mental Health "Wounds"

Recently, ABC News ran a story on how some of our soldiers in Iraq, who are suffering from trauma and brain injuries, are being given a "separation because of personality disorder" discharge (Chapter 5-13). Once this is done, they aren't entitled to health benefits. To gain a better understanding of this injustice, read this testimony before Congress.

Deep Brain Stimulation for OCD A Miracle For Some

For those with severe OCD, medicines and therapy don't work to curb the obsessions and compulsions. But a radical procedure, where electrodes are implanted in the brain, seems to make a big difference.

Tuberculosis Drug Speeds Up OCD Therapy

A new study has found that a tuberculosis drug may help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder by enhancing progress of therapy sessions.

Pop Star Hilary Duff Admits to Being "Clean Freak"

Her friends say "it's creepy." The actress says she can't go to sleep anywhere without it being perfectly clean.  She even cleans up hotel rooms before checking out - because she can't abide mess of any kind. Because of this, Duff suffers from sleep deprivation.

She tells Maxim magazine, "I'm OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) when it comes to cleaning. I can't go to bed with a messy room. That would totally wig me out. It freaks me out to have dishes in the sink.

ADHD Kids Still Face Significant Hurdles After 3 Years of Treatment

Despite treatment, a newly released study reveals that children with ADHD showed significantly higher-than-normal rates of delinquency and substance use. But that doesn't mean that treatment for ADHD doesn't make a difference.

ADHD Medication, Vyvanse Now Available

New once-daily ADHD treatment, Vyvanse, is now available in pharmacies nationwide. In clinical studies, Vyvanse provided consistent ADHD symptom control throughout the day for up to 12 hours, from morning through homework and family time in the evening.

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Finally! Treatment Programs for Older Women with Eating Disorders

Treatment centers around the country are starting to establish specific programs for women in their 30s, 40s and 50s who want to recover from an eating disorder.

Legal Hurdles Stall Rape Cases on Native Lands


Part 1: Rape cases on Native American reservations are going unreported, uninvestigated and unprosecuted. Listen now

Part 2:  Tribal authorities on Native American reservations say that jurisdictional uncertainties complicate rape prosecutions involving Native American women. Listen now

Obesity Hampers Girls' Efforts to Succeed

A significant number of obese girls never go onto college. A new study sheds some light on the reasons why.

Alcohol Reduces Aggression

It's well known that a lot of alcohol can induce aggression. This study shows it appears that alcohol has the potential to both increase and decrease aggression, depending on where one's attention is focused.

More Addiction Stories:

• Females more prone to brain damage from alcohol abuse
• Stop smoking product ads help smokers quit
• Panel approves warnings on cigarette packs

Many Regret Switching Employers

As many as 25-percent are sorry they ever left their jobs to begin with. So what do you do if you're in that group?

Cannabis-Schizophrenia Link Questioned

Swiss researchers believe they've positively proven there's a link between people who smoke marijuana and the development of schizophrenia. The Swiss Federal Health Office says the study is flawed.

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More Schizophrenia Stories:

• 'White matter' abnormalities in the brain may cause Schizophrenia symptoms
• Childhood conduct problems linked to violence in Schizophrenia patients
   

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

"Looking for Support and Info"

connie:

In May, my husband was diagnosed as Bipolar II. We'd suspected it for a couple of months prior to that, but professionals kept labeling him with a severe depressive disorder. No one saw the anger and anxiety that I saw and lots of reading led to me to determine that the anxiety (daily panic attacks) and anger were forms of mania.

I want to separate from him, but I feel he will kill himself if we separate. I feel like an emotional hostage. I need help.  respond here

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Something to think about...

"You leave old habits behind by starting out with the thought, 'I release the need for this in my life'."

- Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

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