The gaggle of economic sociopaths Oct 31, 2009
To answer these questions, it may help to consult the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the handbook for psychologists. The manual describes a broad category called antisocial personality disorder, which includes those whom we commonly describe as sociopaths. (Boston Globe)
Mental health of UK military personnel Oct 31, 2009
The prevalence of common mental disorders and PTSD in the UK military: using data from a clinical interview-based study ... The aims of this study are to: a) assess the prevalence and risk factors for common mental disorders and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms during the main fighting period of the Iraq War (TELIC 1) and later deployments to Iraq and elsewhere and how these vary by enlistment status (regular or reserve), and b) compare the prevalence of depression, PTSD symptoms... (BioMed Central)
Most documents in Smart kidnapping case to be open Oct 31, 2009
According to court documents, a New York forensic psychiatrist hired by the defense diagnosed him with a variety of mental disorders, including narcissism, pedophilia and malingering, a condition that suggests he may be exaggerating his illnesses. Defense attorneys maintain Mitchell is incompetent and cannot participate in his own defense. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Landlord Blames State For Iowa Man's Eviction Oct 30, 2009
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa -- The family of a Council Bluffs man with acknowledged mental disorders said the state of Iowa is to blame for his eviction from his apartment. They argue that if someone had been checking up on 22-year-old Jason Obrecht, he would not have gone off his medication and caused disturbances where he lived. (7 KETV Omaha)
Biofield Therapies: Helpful Or Full Of Hype? Review Looks At Reiki, Therapeutic Touch And Healing Touch Oct 30, 2009
These techniques have been used over millennia in various cultural communities to heal physical and mental disorders. They have only recently been under the scrutiny of current Western scientific methods. (Science Daily)
Use Of Antipsychotic Medications By Children And Adolescents Associated With Significant Weight Gain Oct 30, 2009
Treatment for psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, and nonpsychotic mental disorders for children and adolescents in the United States often includes second-generation antipsychotic medications. "Increasingly, the cardiometabolic effects of second-generation antipsychotic medications have raised concern. Cardiometabolic adverse effects, such as age-inappropriate weight gain, obesity, hypertension, and lipid and glucose abnormalities, are particularly problematic during development because they... (Science Daily)
High Death Rates And Short Life Expectancy Among Homeless And Marginally Housed Oct 29, 2009
There were also many excess deaths related to mental disorders and suicides. This study shows that homeless and marginally housed people living in shelters, rooming houses, and hotels have much higher mortality and shorter life expectancy than could be expected on the basis of low income alone, they conclude. (Science Daily)
Link Found Between Depression, Early Stages Of Chronic Kidney Disease Oct 23, 2009
The study, based on a pool of 272 participants, is the first to examine the rate of depression among these patients using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 4th edition (DSM IV), which is considered the gold-standard in evaluating depression. "Because patients in the early stages of chronic kidney disease are at increased risk for clinical depression, we as nephrologists should consider screening our patients for depression in clinic," said Dr. Susan Hedayati, assistant... (Science Daily)
Top Article: Physician, Heal Thyself Oct 21, 2009
As many as 20 per cent of the world's children and adolescents suffer from mental disorders ... The rate of mental disorders tends to double as a result of natural and man-made disasters ... At the end of the deliberations one was left wondering whether the WHO, aware of its limited human and material resources, might now consider dispatching these proselytisers to combat mental disorders worldwide. (India Times, India)
Phoenix Offers Settlement in Airport Death Oct 20, 2009
You're right Skalpakian - Law enforcement and the community are not responsible nor equipped to handle those who suffer from mental disorders nor emotional distress, and should not be indebted to do so ... Law enforcement and the community are not responsible nor equipped to handle those who suffer from mental disorders nor emotional distress, and should not be indebted to do so. (CBS News)
Link Between Genetic Defect And Brain Changes In Schizophrenia Demonstrated Oct 18, 2009
D., professor of cell and molecular physiology and co-director of the Silvio M. Conte Center for Research in Mental Disorders at the UNC School of Medicine. For multiple sclerosis the myelinating oligodendrocytes in the brain falter, for Lou Gehrig s disease the motor neurons in the brain stem degenerate. (Science Daily)
Time For A U.S. Autobahn Oct 17, 2009
The author is suffering from a debilitating set of mental disorders. I've been frustrated by the occasional slow driver, but the author of this article is just plain nuts. (CBS News)
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PM... Oct 17, 2009
On the other hand, the DSM-IV-TR also states PMDD may be superimposed over existing mental disorders. The two statements appear to be contradictory, and no advice is given on how to distinguish between the two possibilities. (Suite101.com)
Down under is often world's most high: study Oct 16, 2009
The paper states one in 10 users have "cannabis dependence syndrome" placing them at risk of chronic bronchitis, psychotic symptoms especially in those with a family history of mental disorders, and also poorer education outcomes in affected youth. Other possibly linked health effects include respiratory cancer, depression, suicide or behavioural disorders in children whose mothers used cannabis while pregnant. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Popular Antidepressant Associated With A Dramatic Increase In Suicidal Thoughts Amongst Men, Study Finds Oct 16, 2009
13, 2009) Although depression is the mental disorder that most people associate with suicidal behavior, a new study reveals that a wide range of mental disorders increase the odds of thinking about suicide and. (June 7, 2007) Genetic variations may help explain why some men with depression develop suicidal thoughts and behaviors after they begin taking antidepressant medications, while most do not, according to a new. (Science Daily)
* Scientists decode human genes instruction manual Oct 16, 2009
BENEFITS: Research on the epigenome promises to unlock new ways of understanding diseases such as cancer and mental disorders like schizophrenia THE GUARDIAN , LONDON Friday, Oct 16, 2009, Page 7 ... Many scientists believe the work will lead to new treatments for life-threatening diseases such as cancer, and possibly mental disorders such as schizophrenia. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Self-Diagnosing Asperger's Syndrome Oct 15, 2009
Asperger s Disorder was not officially added to the Diagnostics and Statistics Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) until 1994, with the. Prior to the inclusion of Asperger s Disorder (also known as Asperger s Syndrome), the only autism spectrum diagnosis available to clinicians was autistic disorder (which was added in 1987). (Suite101.com)
What Drives Genes? Human Epigenome Mapped Oct 15, 2009
"We believe this knowledge will be extremely valuable for understanding diseases such as cancer and possibly even mental disorders. Right now we just don't know how the epigenome changes during the aging process or how the epigenome is impacted by our environment or diet.". This work was supported in part by grants from the Mary K. Chapman Foundation, the NIH, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence Program and the Morgridge... (Science Daily)
Hong Kong to improve services for disabled and mentally-impaired Oct 14, 2009
The psychiatric specialist out-patient clinics will enhance their assessment service for common mental disorders and focus on patients with complex needs, and refer in a timely manner those with less severe conditions to the primary healthcare service for follow-up. The HA will also support the primary healthcare service in providing integrated mental healthcare to these patients. (Xinhuanet, China)
Live Recordings Of Cell Communication Oct 14, 2009
In the long term, this could be useful in developing a cure for neurological diseases and mental disorders (e ... Disruption of this communication process is responsible for many diseases and mental disorders such as depression. (Science Daily)
Related: Community's help sought with summit on obesity Oct 13, 2009
Health complications include diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and mental disorders, said Sunderlin and Marvis Custer and Kim McClintic of OSF St. Joseph Medical Center. Solutions include communities making it easier for families to walk, bike and play safely outside; restaurants providing more nutritional information; and families determining what physical activities they enjoy doing together. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Before Deployment, Many Soldiers Leave Mental Problems Off Health Assessment Oct 12, 2009
More than half of deployed soldiers diagnosed with mental disorders concealed their illnesses when completing a pre-deployment health a 00004000 ssessment intended to screen out unfit warriors, according to a newly released military study. The report, by a career Army epidemiologist, is the first scientific study of how well the pre-deployment form identifies service members with mental health problems. (FOX61, CT)
Vaccinating Boys Against Human Papillomavirus Not Cost-effective, Study Finds Oct 11, 2009
ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders found in children. (Aug. (Science Daily)
The Five Major Theories of Creativi... Oct 10, 2009
Studies have shown that the mental disorders most frequently associated with increased creativity are bi-polar and manic-depressive syndromes, whose sufferers undergo extreme mood swings that perhaps contribute to enhanced creative expression. Of course, it s interesting to note that many other theorists argue that mental illness actually interferes with and even prevents creativity and while, granted, some highly creative individuals do suffer from some form of mental disorder, the majority of... (Suite101.com)
Self-Injury Treatment and Cutting H... Oct 9, 2009
Self-injury, however, often manifests with other mental disorders, including depression, anxiety and schizophrenia. Medication may be used to treat these disorders. (Suite101.com)
Obesity, depression strongly linked Oct 8, 2009
The lead author of the editorial published in the British Medical Journal said: "A better understanding of the mechanisms for the apparent bi-directional risk between obesity and common mental disorders is needed for effective treatment and prevention. He continued: "Obese people - especially those who perceive themselves as being overweight - often experience weight-related stigma and discrimination, and consequently present with symptoms of low self esteem, low self worth, and guilt. Obesity... (India Times, India)
Psychiatric Symptoms May Predict Internet Addiction In Adolescents Oct 7, 2009
9 percent of adolescents are addicted to the Internet in both Western and Eastern societies; therefore, there have been suggestions to add Internet and gaming addictions to the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. "Identification of the risk factors for Internet addiction is therefore of clinical significance for the prevention of, and early intervention into, Internet addiction in adolescents.". (Science Daily)
Mediterranean diet associated with reduced risk of depression Oct 6, 2009
The lifetime prevalence of mental disorders has been found to be lower in Mediterranean than Northern European countries, according to background information in the article. One plausible explanation is that the diet commonly followed in the region may be protective against depression. (Xinhuanet, China)
Web addiction linked to depression in teens Oct 6, 2009
(The diagnosis is being considered for the 2012 edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, the "bible" of mental ailments published by the American Psychiatric Association). Past research suggests that 1. (CNN -- Tech)
Body Posture Affects Confidence In Your Own Thoughts, Study Finds Oct 6, 2009
5, 2009) Sitting up straight in your chair isn't just good for your posture it also gives you more confidence in your own thoughts, according to a new study. Researchers found that people who were told to sit up straight were more likely to believe thoughts they wrote down while in that posture concerning whether they were qualified for a job. (Science Daily)
Heiress Double Suicide: 'Complicated Grief'? Oct 2, 2009
Complicated grief or "prolonged grief disorder" is currently under consideration to be added to the handbook for diagnosing mental disorders. 1. (ABC News)
Microchip That Can Detect Type And Severity Of Cancer Created Oct 1, 2009
27, 2006) Women with mental disorders are less likely to have screening mammograms than women without mental illness, although the nature of the mental illness does play a role. Prior to this study, little was. (Science Daily)
Heart Patients Dying for Health Reform Oct 1, 2009
Only mental disorders, such as anxiety, depression and dementia, account for more -- about $143. 2 billion. (ABC News)
Democrat compares health care to the Holocaust... Oct 1, 2009
Arguing with childlike world views and mental disorders is pointless. Posted By: Mick | September 30, 2009 at 06:06 PM. (The Drudge Report)
A fine line between genius & madness Oct 1, 2009
"Molecular factors that are loosely associated with severe mental disorders but are present in many healthy people may have an advantage enabling us to think more creatively," he was quoted by 'The Daily Telegraph' as saying. For the study, the scientists recruited a group of volunteers who considered themselves to be very creative and accomplished. (India Times)
Mad Genius: Study Suggests Link Between Psychosis And Creativity Sep 30, 2009
However, a variant of this gene (or genotype) is associated with a greater risk of developing mental disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder ... He observes that molecular factors that are loosely associated with severe mental disorders but are present in many healthy people may have an advantage enabling us to think more creatively. (Science Daily)
Elderly Suicide Risk After Previous Attempts Varies By Sex Sep 30, 2009
13, 2009) Although depression is the mental disorder that most people associate with suicidal behavior, a new study reveals that a wide range of mental disorders increase the odds of thinking about suicide and. (July 9, 2007) Antidepressants lower the risk of suicide attempt in adults with depression, according to a study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. (Science Daily)
Out of the darkness, into the light (684) Sep 30, 2009
The AFSP, which sponsors the Out of the Darkness Walks nationally, is a non-profit dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide, according to its Web site. Davis said no one else was doing the kind of research the AFSP does, including research into treatments for people who are depressed and suicidal. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Consequences of Sexual Assault Sep 26, 2009
One of the emotional outcomes is post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. PTSD is a psychological disease, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which affects victims and survivors of trauma. According to the , symptoms of PTSD include flashbacks (dreams, memories, and physical reactions), emotional numbness, detachment, selective amnesia, avoiding certain situations and places, lack of interest in activities, concentration problems, hypervigilance,... (Suite101.com)
Grant will help Turlock renters Sep 24, 2009
The Stanislaus Community Assistance Program provides a range of services for people living with AIDS-HIV, mental disorders and other disabilities, and some of those folks will receive assistance through the grant, Gibbs said. The other organizations will receive a share of the funding to assist people referred to them. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Depression and anxiety disorders of adolescents are not the same thing Sep 24, 2009
These conclusions are of importance for the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) that is planned for publication in 2012 ... Articles published include experimental and developmental studies, especially those relating to developmental psychopathology and the developmental disorders. (EurekAlert!)
Consultant calls for Presidential oversight on salt iodisation Sep 24, 2009
Madam Sibi Lawson-Marriott, a WFP representative said IDD was one of the leading causes of mental disorders and although the global goal was to achieve USI by 2005, this had not happened in Ghana. She identified the supply of potassium iodate, weaknesses in monitoring and enforcement as some areas that needed to be tackled. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
TAX FREE: Health expense accounts could face cuts Sep 23, 2009
Health expense accounts could face cuts - USATODAY.com. Search hundreds of franchises and business opportunities to find the one that is right for you. (USA Today -- Money)
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The $15 million effort at 506 S. San Julian St. in Skid Row includes 31 apartments for residents with mental disorders. Units in the 49,000-square-foot building average 300 square feet and include private bathrooms and kitchenettes. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Call to get tough on eating sites Sep 18, 2009
Professor Ulrike Schmidt, chair of the RC Psych's eating disorders section, said: "Pro-ana and pro-mia websites advocate anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa as a lifestyle choice, rather than as serious mental disorders. "Research shows that, even for healthy young women, viewing such websites induces low mood, low self-esteem and increased body dissatisfaction. FROM THE TODAY PROGRAMME. (BBC News -- UK)
To Boost or Not To Boost Sep 18, 2009
(The United States makes very few vaccines; our facilities are too busy making more-profitable drugs that treat pain, various mental disorders, and erectile dysfunction. Set aside for a moment the legitimate question of whether the swine flu even this accelerated vaccine train. (Slate)
Scary Music Is Scarier With Your Eyes Shut Sep 16, 2009
Hendler doesn't rule out music therapy in alleviating symptoms in chronic mental disorders such as depression, Schizophrenia and Parkinson's, in the future. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Gay Chinese stand up to police Sep 16, 2009
Homosexuality was finally removed from the official list of mental disorders in 2001. But still, there are no widely accepted estimates of the number of gay people in China. (MSNBC -- International)
Clinical Depression Diagnosis Sep 16, 2009
Diagnosing depression requires doctors to shift through evidence provided by symptoms, rule out other physical causes, and differentiate between medication side effects, different mental disorders and actual depression. Painstaking though the process is, depression screening is an essential precursor to successful depression treatment. (Suite101.com)
Dugard likely to testify, prosecutor says Sep 15, 2009
Phillip Garrido underwent psychological examinations while serving an 11-year federal prison term for a 1976 kidnapping and rape, and doctors found him to have several mental disorders. He was released in 1988, three years before he allegedly snatched Dugard. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
The role of genetic factors in adult ADHD Sep 15, 2009
Broyd SJ, Demanuele C, Debener S, et al. Default-mode brain dysfunction in mental disorders: a systematic review. Neurosci Biobehav Rev 2009;33: 279-296. (EurekAlert!)
The future of schizophrenia Sep 14, 2009
Efforts in Europe during the mid-20th Century to reduce this heterogeneity by separating true or nuclear schizophrenia from other psychotic disorders became the international standard with DSM-III (Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders) in 1979 ... One clinical implication will be addressed as the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) is developed. (EurekAlert!)
A Child's Bad Behavior May be Disab... Sep 13, 2009
Public awareness of mental disorders and behavioral conditions is growing; but so is the belief that for every new behavior problem, there is a pill to manage the symptoms ... Children and teenagers with developmental disorders often exhibit bizarre behaviors ... The website, Autism Society, in the article, "What are Autism Spectrum Disorders" (No author given, 2009), states, "Autism is the most common of the Pervasive Developmental Disorders, affecting an estimated 1 in 150 births (Centers for... (Suite101.com)
Treating Workers' Mental Woes May Boost Productivity Sep 12, 2009
Researchers estimate that mental disorders cost the U.S. economy billions of dollars each year, due to decreased productivity. The results suggest that "addressing employee mental health increases employee productivity in the workplace [with] the potential for a positive return-on-investment from an employer's perspective," the authors concluded. (MEDLINEplus)
Fighting the burden of mental disorders Sep 12, 2009
Istanbul (Turkey), 126; September 2009 Mental disorders are a global problem and represent one of the biggest challenges for health care systems. In the world, there are some 500 million people suffering from mental disorders, and in the European Union, mental disorders range as one of the leading causes of disease burden ... Furthermore, mental disorders are common in older people and represent a barrier for active ageing. (EurekAlert!)
Suicide awareness walk is planned Sep 12, 2009
A resource table is also slated to contain information about the mental disorders often associated with suicide. Bearce said it helps to be aware of the warning signs such as when a person is experiencing a large life event. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
More people die of suicide than by violence: UN health official Sep 11, 2009
In 90 percent of cases, the cause of suicide was related to mental disorders, such as depression and substance abuse. Suicide prevention required a multisectoral approach involving education, labor and the media, among others, he said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Common mental disorders may be more common than we think Sep 11, 2009
Guidelines published by the American Psychiatric Association that set the bar for defining what is and isn't a treatable illness are currently being revised by a rewriting of the authoritative Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). But given the findings of these longitudinal studies, the stringency of the diagnostic criteria might need to be reconsidered, said Moffitt, who is on the committee writing the new DSM-Vstandards. (EurekAlert!)
Doctors Fear Asking Mentally Ill To Quit Smoking Sep 10, 2009
They assume that if their patients try to quit smoking, their mental disorders will get worse ... Doctors erroneously believe mental disorders will worsen if they take away a person's tobacco ... People with mental disorders do have a harder time quitting than the general population, Hitsman acknowledged, but said newer studies show it is possible to enhance the chance of success with this approach. (Science Daily)
Africa: World Health Body Decries Health Threat Sep 10, 2009
These are: the emergence of non-communicable disease, injury and mental disorders; and the issue of inequities in the distribution of health and of the wider social, economic, political and environmental determinants of health. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
Increasing mental problems challenging China's health service Sep 9, 2009
Mental disorders span various light mood and anxiety disorders, such as clinical depression, panic attacks and obsessive-compulsive disorder ... Research on suicide levels in China carried out by doctors at the center in 2007 found a high correlation between suicide and mental illness -- out of 287,000 people who committed suicide each year, 63 percent suffered mental disorders ... There are 173 million people in China estimated to be suffering from mental disorders, roughly one in every seven... (Xinhuanet, China)
Brain defect implicated in early schizophrenia Sep 8, 2009
It may be that the CA1 subfield is also driving dysfunction in other brain regions in establishing the illness," said Dr. Small. Despite the strength of the findings in this small population of patients, imaging of a larger group and replication of the findings are necessary to clarify how accurate and specific this is for diagnosing preclinical schizophrenia. "A larger study will determine if this is really a true biomarker that can be used as a diagnostic tool for identifying risk for... (EurekAlert!)
Dissociative Identity Disorder or D... Sep 8, 2009
The DSM notes that the abusers in those situations may be inclined to "deny or distort these acts. A study of 12 murderers established the connection between early severe abuse and DID. Multiple personality disorder began to emerge as a separate disorder in the 1970s when an initially small number of clinicians worked to re-establish MPD as a legitimate diagnosis. Physiological evidence has provided additional evidence to back the existence of DID. The literature has found physiologic and ocular... (Suite101.com)
How life of 'sweet kid' unraveled in adulthood Sep 7, 2009
" Marriage goes bad Perreira, now Christine Murphy, has said since Garrido's arrest that their 1973 marriage turned ugly not long after they eloped from Brentwood, with him beating her and denying rumors that he had raped a girl in high school. "He tried to gouge my eyes out," she told a TV reporter. In her efforts to make the marriage work, Murphy evidently overlooked Garrido's rape arrest in 1972. Charges were dropped after the girl refused to testify, police said last week. The couple settled... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Blinded By the Light of Discovery Sep 6, 2009
In the early to mid-20th century, patients with psychological and mental disorders for doctors convinced that lobotomy was the solution for ailments now treatable through therapy and medication. Today our methods of playing God are more subtle, but no less inhumane. (Townhall.com)
