Sizing up the Kennedy dynasty's next generation Nov 22, 2009
The youngest son of Ted Kennedy has used his struggles with depression and substance abuse to champion better care for the mentally ill, but there are no signs he's eager for a Senate seat. Other possibilities include the children of the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who was founder of the Special Olympics and one of Ted Kennedy's siblings. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Panel shares stories on National Survivors of Suicide Day Nov 22, 2009
Each took a very different road from shutting everyone out to starting scholarships in their loved one s names but all five seemingly came together in many respects, including a desire to help others who were going through the same journey and to fight the stigma of suicide and depression ... Another common thread was the desire to educate others about depression ... Psychiatrist Sidney Zisook, who was also featured on the broadcast, said that as many as two-thirds of those who kill themselves... (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Stimulus package should focus on jobs. Now. Nov 22, 2009
That marked the 22nd straight month of job losses, a streak unmatched since the Great Depression. Particularly troubling is that the nation's employers continue to slash their payrolls, the jobless rate continues to climb and the ranks of the unemployed and underemployed continue to swell despite the $787 billion economic stimulus package President Obama and Congress enacted in February. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
The stress of it: Support needed in tough times Nov 22, 2009
Is depression a threat among those looking for work. Hooker said the term depression is often used so loosely that its true meaning is rendered useless ... The word depression is used now so popularly. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Leander businessman to challenge Congressman Lamar Smith Nov 22, 2009
hillcountrymama wrote on Nov 19, 2009 3:48 PM:" Yes, collectivist ideas like not plunging into a depression, highways, public schooling....bleech. ". You must register with a valid email to post comments. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Sound off! 11/18/09 Nov 22, 2009
To those who don t think depression is a disease and people suffering from it shouldn t have disability: Depression is a disease just like alcoholism and drug addiction ... Depression is a disease and it can be diagnosed by a doctor ; They deserve disability, too. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Sentinel Editorial: Time to tackle homelessness Nov 22, 2009
CarlisleGirl wrote on Nov 15, 2009 2:50 PM:" I don't understand. Your editorial says that the perception of mental illness as a big contributor to homelessness is mistaken. Everything I have read and seen indicates the opposite and in fact shows mental illness present in enormous numbers among the homeless. True, there is change in the homeless demographics right now with the current economy, with more families losing their housing, but it is my understanding that mental illness and especially... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Ten ways we can learn and grow from a crisis (2) Nov 22, 2009
Victims of these circumstances go through denial, anger, bitterness, confusion, withdrawal, anxiety, and depression. Marital problems are common. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Botox Appears to Ease Depression Symptoms Nov 22, 2009
Kathleen Delano had suffered from depression for years ... Eight weeks later, according to a unusual study published this month, her depression had lifted ... "I found myself able to do the things I hadn't been doing. I feel I broke out of the shackles of depression to be in the mood to go out, to reconnect with people.". (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Shonky shamans taint aura of all 'healers' Nov 22, 2009
Supposedly treats cancer, depression, chronic fatigue, cerebral palsy and autism. Virus-busting sessions: Victorian company Indu Alternative Healing promises to knock out most flu viruses within 48 hours. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Help Your President — Kill ObamaCare! Nov 21, 2009
" During the Great Depression, President Franklin Roosevelt launched the New Deal a blinding array of expansive and expensive government programs designed to "rescue" the economy. Obama, as did FDR, calls this expansion necessary to achieve economic recovery. Government expansion in this case, ObamaCare and economic prosperity supposedly go hand in hand. Henry Morgenthau served as FDR's Treasury secretary. Thus Morgenthau, who served from 1934 to 1945, was to FDR what current Treasury Secretary... (Investors Business Daily)
Prosecutor: '... We will seek an adult-like punishment' Nov 21, 2009
In September 2007, Cook said they found that Bustamante had spent 10 days in Mid-MO Mental Health Center after a suicide attempt, and then was treated through Pathways Community Behavioral Healthcare, dealing with depression ... She had been prescribed Prozac for her depression. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Barack's Inability To Make Decisions! Nov 21, 2009
neworleanscajun wrote on Nov 18, 2009 7:01 AM:" To "To New Orleans Cajun":I wish I could be as optimistic as you about the continued greatness of the United States. Like many of us on the forum, I was raised by parents and grandparents who were shaped by the Depression and World War II. There is SUCH a dichotomy between the mindset of "the Greatest Generation" compared to current society.The brave men and women who continue to serve in the military are the hope of our future. They are the ones... (New Iberia, LA)
Leander businessman to challenge Congressman Lamar Smith Nov 21, 2009
hillcountrymama wrote on Nov 19, 2009 3:48 PM:" Yes, collectivist ideas like not plunging into a depression, highways, public schooling....bleech. ". You must register with a valid email to post comments. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Sentinel Editorial: Time to tackle homelessness Nov 21, 2009
CarlisleGirl wrote on Nov 15, 2009 2:50 PM:" I don't understand. Your editorial says that the perception of mental illness as a big contributor to homelessness is mistaken. Everything I have read and seen indicates the opposite and in fact shows mental illness present in enormous numbers among the homeless. True, there is change in the homeless demographics right now with the current economy, with more families losing their housing, but it is my understanding that mental illness and especially... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
AG says Utah agrees to $24M Zyprexa settlement Nov 21, 2009
But he said the company's sales force illegally promoted Zyprexa for uses not approved by the Food and Drug Administration such as dementia, Alzheimer's, agitation and depression. Shurtleff said a four-year investigation by his office found that there were 1,769 Medicaid patients over the age of 65 who took Zyprexa but never had a diagnosis of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Power Breakfast: Fulton proposes service cuts and furloughs, jobless rate, airport glitch, Georgia Power, health reform Nov 21, 2009
We need to cut govt salaries and numbers drastically at every level, especially Federal, so we can work our way through the depression faster and lower taxes so small businesses can lead us out. Add your comment. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
LETTER: Republicans playing same old record Nov 21, 2009
"Oh give us a break! 45% my a--! He NEVER promised miracles and you know it. He promised to TRY to make change but always reminded us that he needed US to help him change Washington. Exactly what have YOU done to HELP him besides complain that he's not provided miracles for you to see?This man has taken on two wars, the worst recession since the great depression, a pandemic flu, a messed up Katrina recovery, a new supreme court justice, a new health care reform bill, North Korea and Iran testing... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Life after loved ones' suicides Nov 21, 2009
Eventually, she sunk into a depression fueled by alcohol abuse ... Both her brother and sister suffered from depression and paranoia. (CNN)
Kidney Stones, Malaria, Lyme Disease Linked to Changing Climate in Study Nov 21, 2009
Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Kidney stones, malaria, Lyme disease, depression and respiratory illness all may increase with global warming, researchers at Harvard Medical School said ... Dislocation and job losses spurred by changing climate may contribute to depression and anxiety disorders, the researchers said. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Transplant drug aids Huntington's Nov 21, 2009
It affects the central nervous system and can lead to loss of muscle control, dementia and depression. Huntington's normally affects people in middle age, but it can strike at any time. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Pence Issues Challenge to Preserve the Real American Revolution Nov 21, 2009
And, to borrow a line from a great American, more and more Americans realize every day that a recession is when your neighbor loses his job, a depression is when you lose your job, and a recovery is when Nancy Pelosi loses her job. "Clearly we've had it. But we see here tonight and at town hall meetings, tea party rallies across this country, and in the march on Washington in Washington, D.C., it is not the orchestrated theater of liberal special interest groups. It's authentic and it's powerful... (Human Events Online)
Hanover ready for Schalke after Enke tragedy Nov 21, 2009
The 32-year-old, who had been set to travel with Germany to the World Cup in South Africa next June, flung himself under a train after a long battle with depression and a memorial service was held for him on Sunday. Many of his team-mates were in tears as they carried out Enkes coffin and less than a week later they will be wearing a special-edition shirt at Schalkes Veltins Arena today in their first match since the tragedy. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Doc Faces Ax for Calling Patient Fat Nov 21, 2009
Talking about the risk factors of stress and depression experienced in a lifestyle is one thing perfectly applicable to a GP's visit - giving one's general opinion on the morality of how a patient's life is being led by an eye doctor is not. by voxpopulus November 20, 2009 5:00 PM EST. (CBS News)
The Afghan Speech Obama Should Give Nov 21, 2009
And there I will suggest that, as a start, and only as a start, we look at two programs that were not only popular across the political spectrum in the desperate years of the Great Depression, but were remembered fondly long after by those who took part in them -- the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Works Progress Administration. These basic programs put millions of Americans back to work on public projects that mattered to this nation and saved families, lives, and souls. (CBS News)
Newsweek: Students increasingly hit by high-interest loans Nov 21, 2009
This is Great Depression. Bigger than 1930s. (MSNBC -- Business)
Massachusetts health care providers urge revamping payment system Nov 21, 2009
Richard Pops, chief executive of Cambridge biotechnology company , which makes drugs to treat alcoholism, depression, and other diseases, said a new payment system should be flexible enough to allow insurance coverage of new treatments that drive down medical costs in the long run. Potential pitfalls notwithstanding, health care companies are preparing themselves for payment changes. (Boston Globe)
New Drug May Be Female Viagra Nov 21, 2009
Originally studied as an antidepressant by Boehringer Ingelheim, the drug didn't prove effective for depression. But when researchers noticed reports of improved sexual desire in some participants, the research changed focus. (CBS News -- Health)
Atty seeks psych care for Mo. teen murder suspect Nov 21, 2009
-- A teenager accused of killing a 9-year-old neighbor should be sent to a psychiatric hospital because she shows signs of severe depression and anxiety, her attorney said ... During a court hearing Wednesday, a juvenile justice officer testified that Bustamante had attempted suicide two years ago and had received both inpatient and outpatient mental health treatment for depression and cutting herself ... Public defender Jan King cited the previous suicide attempt in a court document Thursday... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Ecstasy harms brain on first use, study finds Nov 21, 2009
Previous research has shown that long-term or heavy ecstasy use can damage serotonin-dependent neurons and cause depression, anxiety, confusion, difficulty sleeping and decrease in memory. But this is the first study to look at the effects of low doses of the drug on first-time users. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Teen charged with murder of Elizabeth Olten Nov 21, 2009
In September 2007, Cook said they found that Alyssa had spent 10 days in Mid-MO Mental Health Center after a suicide attempt, and then was treated through Pathways Community Behavioral Healthcare, dealing with depression ... She had been prescribed Prozac for her depression ... " leeannet wrote on Nov 19, 2009 4:06 PM:" Of all the excuses that can be made depression oh she had bad parents OH BS we cant all grow up in a perfect world but we arent KILLERS that thing was twisted she should of been... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Botox Appears to Ease Depression Symptoms Nov 21, 2009
Kathleen Delano had suffered from depression for years ... Eight weeks later, according to a unusual study published this month, her depression had lifted ... "I found myself able to do the things I hadn't been doing. I feel I broke out of the shackles of depression to be in the mood to go out, to reconnect with people.". (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
More States Add Jobs, But Many For Temp Jobs Nov 21, 2009
On the 80th anniversary of "Black Tuesday," take a look at how today's economic environment compares to the Great Depression in numbers and in images. 6:59 P.M. GMT march 30, 2009 12:44 P.M. GMT april 1, 2009 Experts advise the newly unemployed to get organized: assess needs, determine priorities, establish a safety net -- and maybe allow for one day of lounging around in a bathrobe. (Click2Houston, TX)
About Alzheimer's disease (2) Nov 21, 2009
Some of these symptoms are wandering, anxiety, agitation, sleeplessness, depression or cognitive decline ... Body exercise can increase circulation to the brain and decrease depression. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
Hope over Down's learning problem Nov 21, 2009
Drugs that target the noradrenaline system have already been developed for depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The researchers say their work suggests they might also help people with Down's syndrome. (BBC News -- Health)
Prolonging life Nov 21, 2009
"I suffer depression and panic attacks. I have osteoporosis and break ribs coughing. "I have a good sense of humour and I like to make people laugh, but the longer this goes on the harder that is to maintain. " Bookmark with: Print Sponsor SEE ALSO 03 Jul 09 | Health 11 Aug 08 | Health 10 Aug 08 | Health 19 Nov 08 | Health 30 Aug 07 | Health RELATED BBC LINKS RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites SHARED Childhood abuse 'quickens ageing'... (BBC News -- UK)
Suicide's toll on loved ones discussed Nov 21, 2009
Marya Grambs, executive director of Mental Health America of Hawai'i, was part of the panel to talk about how depression and an anxiety disorder caused her to attempt suicide twice once at 17 and again at 33. She said, "Everybody's depression and everybody's drive to suicide is different." She added that at her lowest moments she was "consumed with terror consumed with hopelessness.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Study: Buying Bulk Meds Saves Consumers Cash Nov 21, 2009
Researchers at the University of Chicago included nearly 400 drugs in their analysis, including common medications to treat high cholesterol, hypertension, depression, and thyroid disorders. They found that the average savings per prescription was more than $5 when patients used a three-month versus a one-month supply. (KERO 23, CA)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Nov 21, 2009
A young female executive who is suing her multi-millionaire financier boss for discrimination sunk into depression when her annual bonus was withheld, a tribunal has heard. Two fingers and a tooth removed from Galileo Galilei's corpse in a Florentine basilica in the 18th century have been found again. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Nebulizers and Pills in the Treatme... Nov 21, 2009
Side effects can be mild or severe, ranging from headache, stomachache, and flu-like symptoms to irritability and suicidal depression. Peak Flow Meters Allow Patients to Monitor Treatment Results. (Suite101.com)
Causes for Obesity in Childhood Nov 21, 2009
People who are obese tend to have lower self esteem, are more likely to develop certain types of cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, depression, and eating disorders ... This can be especially harmful when food is used as a way to cope with emotions, especially depression. (Suite101.com)
Prednisone and Prednisolone in Dogs... Nov 21, 2009
behavioral changes, such as depression, lethargy or viciousness. These side effects are most often seen when prednisone or prednisolone is used at immunosuppressive dosages, which are generally higher than those used for inflammatory conditions. (Suite101.com)
Sound off! 11/18/09 Nov 21, 2009
To those who don t think depression is a disease and people suffering from it shouldn t have disability: Depression is a disease just like alcoholism and drug addiction ... Depression is a disease and it can be diagnosed by a doctor ; They deserve disability, too. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Congress Rips Obama on Slow Recovery Nov 21, 2009
Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, chose the marbled Caucus Room in the Russell Senate Office Building -- site of past hearings on Watergate, Pearl Harbor and the Wall Street abuses during the Great Depression -- to open debate on a massive draft bill designed to achieve the most ambitious reworking of the financial system in decades. "This is one of those moments in our nation's history that compels us to be bold," Dodd said. (CBS News -- US)
Drug Use: Effects of Ketamine (K) on Users Nov 21, 2009
13, 2009) Drug treatment options for depression can take weeks for the beneficial effects to emerge, which is clearly inadequate for those at immediate risk of suicide ... 24, 2008) Drug treatments for depression can take many weeks for the beneficial effects to emerge ... The excruciating and disabling nature of depression highlights the urgency of developing treatments that act. (Science Daily)
Mother's Depression a Risk Factor in Childhood Asthma Symptoms, Study Suggests Nov 21, 2009
Researchers tracked ups and downs in maternal depression as related to the frequency of symptoms among children. "Even though our research was not set up to measure just how much a mom's depression increased the frequency of her child's symptoms, a clear pattern emerged in which the latter followed the earlier," says senior investigator Kristin Riekert, Ph ... But while maternal depression appeared to aggravate a child's asthma, the opposite was not true: How often a child had symptoms did not... (Science Daily)
The Parenting Place Nov 21, 2009
com is 'Momslikeme'a great site for info " Our little boss wrote on Aug 6, 2009 11:49 AM:" Teacher1 and cm's comments on the depression study make sense to me ... In the end, I guess I hope this study is simply kept in the proper perspective -- don't dismiss it outright but let's make sure it doesn't lead to half of the of 3-year-old population being on anti-depression medication ... " teacher1 wrote on Aug 5, 2009 8:19 AM:" I suppose it makes sense that if there is a family history of... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Boys' Team Sports May Encourage Bad Behavior Nov 21, 2009
Rates of depression and smoking, however, seemed to decline ... White girls who were active in team sports reported lower levels of fighting, depression, smoking, marijuana use and unhealthy weight-loss practices, Connor and her colleagues found. (MEDLINEplus)
Parental Monitoring Can Curb Teen Marijuana Use Nov 21, 2009
Continued smoking of marijuana can lead to a number of serious health threats, including depression, cognitive impairment, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers, the researchers said. There are two ways parents can monitor their children, Crano said. (MEDLINEplus)
Work before glory Nov 20, 2009
"I started training for my first triathlon in October 2008 without even knowing it. I was formerly a sprinter and football player in high school, and I was not used to running more than a mile. I was going through a really tough time in my life. One day, I decided to go for a run. That run turned out to be the longest run I had ever done in my life. While running, my depression was gone, and I felt alive again. It was then when I decided to sign up for my first triathlon.". Reach Paula Rath at. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Botox Appears to Ease Depression Symptoms Nov 20, 2009
Kathleen Delano had suffered from depression for years ... Eight weeks later, according to a unusual study published this month, her depression had lifted ... "I found myself able to do the things I hadn't been doing. I feel I broke out of the shackles of depression to be in the mood to go out, to reconnect with people.". (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Fort Hood attack jihad? Nov 20, 2009
The Fort Hood shootings stunned a military already under severe strain from years of war in both Iraq and Afghanistan, with the army reporting a rise in depression, suicides and marital problems. "There is nothing any of us can say to ease the pain for the wounded, the families of the fallen and the members of the Fort Hood community touched by this incident," said Gates. (iAfrica.com)
When a good night's rest is just a dream Nov 20, 2009
Rashid said many patients go for years before seeking treatment for their symptoms, which can include fatigue, snoring, frequent acid reflux, impotence, headaches and depression. "The spectrum for sleep apnea is quite broad and it can range from my 'husband snores' to 'I fell asleep while driving and got in a car accident,'" he said. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Police: Teen girl dug grave anticipating neighbor's murder Nov 20, 2009
Yet Bustamante had tried to commit suicide at age 13 and had been receiving mental health treatment for depression and cutting herself, said David Cook, the chief juvenile officer in Cole County. Once, she led her family to believe she was attending a local church event when she instead sneaked off to a concert in St. Louis, about two hours away, Cook said. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
AG says Utah agrees to $24M Zyprexa settlement Nov 20, 2009
But he said the company's sales force illegally promoted Zyprexa for uses not approved by the Food and Drug Administration such as dementia, Alzheimer's, agitation and depression. Shurtleff said a four-year investigation by his office found that there were 1,769 Medicaid patients over the age of 65 who took Zyprexa but never had a diagnosis of schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Foreign Afflictions: Mental Disorders across Country Borders Nov 20, 2009
Psychotherapists often consider cultural differences in their treatment, to be sure, but they typically assume that depression, for example, looks pretty much the same everywhere with minor exceptions. If so-called culture-bound syndromes mental illnesses that are specific to a particular society are merely variations of Western disorders, then professionals in Western countries can safely continue to draw on existing knowledge about familiar disorders to treat them. (Scientific American)
Ecstasy harms brain on first use, study finds Nov 20, 2009
Previous research has shown that long-term or heavy ecstasy use can damage serotonin-dependent neurons and cause depression, anxiety, confusion, difficulty sleeping and decrease in memory. But this is the first study to look at the effects of low doses of the drug on first-time users. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
Huey Long, ACORN & Obama: Share The Wealth Nov 20, 2009
Long believed that the Depression was caused because the economic system allowed individuals to have significant wealth. Long further believed that the economic structure of the time was immoral; a refrain heard today from the White House in regard to the health care debate. (Townhall.com)
Boosting Brain Chemical Could Reverse Down Syndrome Nov 20, 2009
Drugs that treat other neurological conditions such as depression and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) also target the norepinephrine system. And the norepinephrine precursor used in the Down Syndrome study is currently in clinical trials to treat fibromyalgia in humans, a chronic condition characterized by fatigue and widespread pain. (Newsmax)
Mouse Study Points to Down Syndrome Treatment Nov 20, 2009
Some drugs already on the market for depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder target norepinephrine. Salehi said he hopes the findings will lead to new research on these drugs in people with Down syndrome. (Newsmax)
finds Americans aren't handling anger all that well. Nov 20, 2009
Anger is considered a factor in mental illnesses such as depression, but it is not an official disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the American Psychiatric Association. But anger expert Raymond DiGiuseppe, a psychology professor at in Queens, N.Y., is among those who say a new "anger disorder" diagnosis is warranted for people experiencing excessive or uncontrolled anger. (W-USA News, DC)
Kidney Stones, Malaria, Lyme Disease Linked to Changing Climate in Study Nov 20, 2009
Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Kidney stones, malaria, Lyme disease, depression and respiratory illness all may increase with global warming, researchers at Harvard Medical School said ... Dislocation and job losses spurred by changing climate may contribute to depression and anxiety disorders, the researchers said. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Transplant drug aids Huntington's Nov 20, 2009
It affects the central nervous system and can lead to loss of muscle control, dementia and depression. Huntington's normally affects people in middle age, but it can strike at any time. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Senate candidate walks across Connecticut Nov 20, 2009
" "To do that, you need a draft and a tax increase," he said, adding that Americans have shown they don't want a draft, and in the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, taxing people is a fool's errand. As for Senator Dodd, a recent Quinnipiac poll showed the Connecticut Senator losing to all Republicans. "If he is the nominee, we (Democrats) lose and, then what, odds are, it's (former Congressman) Rob Simmons or (World Wrestling Entertainment executive) Linda McMahon. They're not... (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Business Journal announces CFO of the Year recipients Nov 20, 2009
This year s CFO of the Year award winners and runners-up demonstrate the diversity of industry backgrounds and experience levels that have helped Silicon Valley s companies weather the worst economic trough since the Great Depression. Surviving this experience will be a shining star on their already impressive resumes. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
