High-style higher education Aug 8, 2008
--- A 10-year-old British boy had such a severe obsessive-compulsive disorder that he was overwrought with guilt that he had caused the Sept. 11 World Trade Center attacks, in that he had not been able that day to make his ritual step upon a particular mark in the street. Writing in June in the journal Neurocase, psychologists at University College London said the boy recovered only when they convinced him that the attacks had already started by the time he would have made his usual step. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Shock therapy makes a quiet comeback Aug 7, 2008
has struggled with depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder since he was in high school. But his depression began to weigh on him like a lead coat in the spring of 2007, after the pace at his job as an electronics technician quickened, and he couldn't keep up and became overwhelmed. (MSNBC -- Health)
Past Complaints On Doctor Jul 31, 2008
After completing a 16-month program, evaluators determined smith suffered from obsessive compulsive disorder, and found no evidence of a psychosexual disorder or psychosis. They allowed him to return to practice. (FOX23.com, OK)
A curb on gay marriage will fall Jul 30, 2008
The most common psychiatric conditions already covered are schizophrenia; schizoaffective disorder; major depression; bipolar disorder; paranoia and other psychotic disorders; obsessive-compulsive disorder; panic disorder; delirium and dementia; and affective disorders. Other votes. (Boston Globe)
Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Di... Jul 28, 2008
Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Introduction to the Symptoms, Diagnosis and Prevalence of OCD ... Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ... Symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. (Suite101.com)
Senate backs broader mental health coverage Jul 25, 2008
Both the Senate and House versions would maintain the current law's requirement that health insurers provide full coverage for nine of the most common psychiatric conditions: schizophrenia; schizoaffective disorder; major depression; bipolar disorder; paranoia and other psychotic disorders; obsessive-compulsive disorder; panic disorder; delirium and dementia; and affective disorders. Massachusetts law now allows health insurers to limit treatments for dozens of other mental health diagnoses to... (Boston Globe)
D-cycloserine May Improve Behavioral Therapy Treatment For Anxiety Jul 22, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 22, 2008) Anxiety is a normal human response to stress, but in some, it can develop into a disabling disorder of excessive and irrational fears, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, or posttraumatic stress disorder. Effective treatments are available and can involve either behavioral therapy or medications. (Science Daily)
A Hypochondriac's Lament Jul 20, 2008
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, her most prominent "real" malady, was the scaffolding of her first book, the memoir "Devil in the Details: Scenes From an Obsessive Girlhood." There, our young author cleanses all her earthly possessions in a single washing machine, one of the many acts her family regards with weary patience. "Well Enough Alone" mostly lets go of the chronological exoskeleton of memoir and presents itself, perhaps unintentionally, as a compendium of self-contained essays. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Consider a Career as a Guardian of Public Safety: Veterinary Pathology Jul 20, 2008
Zoloft is an antidepressant, but it's also used to help obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social phobia and post-traumatic stress disorder. These valuable drugs don't happen by themselves. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Brain Scans Show Heightened Risk for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Jul 19, 2008
THURSDAY, July 17 (HealthDay News) -- Lowered activity in the brain region involved with stopping habitual behavior may help identify people at higher risk for obsessive-compulsive disorder ... According to background information in a study in the July 18 issue of Science, some 2 percent to 3 percent of the population suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder, characterized by recurrent thoughts and repetitive actions such as repeated hand washing. (MEDLINEplus)
Brain region linked to OCD Jul 19, 2008
LONDON: Scientists have located an area in the brain that fails to "kick-in" for people with obsessive compulsive disorder and those at risk of developing the condition ... "The main finding is that in people with obsessive compulsive disorder and their unaffected relatives, part of their orbitofrontal cortex didn't kick in on line as it should have," said Samuel Chamberlain, a neuroscientist at the University of Cambridge, who led the study. (India Times, India)
THE 188-MINUTE WORKOUT Jul 18, 2008
This reeks of obsessive compulsive disorder or it makes you wonder if he is hanging out a little too much in the shower/locker room. Was Senator Craig seen at any of these gyms. (The Drudge Report)
The mentally ill, and those who love themGroup serves families of vulnerable people in Hudson County Jul 16, 2008
He said he suffers from major depression, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. "I was impressed with the integrity of the organization," he said last week, "and people supporting their loved ones.". (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Crazy enough to succeed? Jul 14, 2008
A steady stream of people all living with obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD approach the half door and utter some variation of "I have to go to the bathroom." The attractive young woman on duty smiles and hands over a small quantity of toilet paper, a squirt of soap in a specimen cup, and a paper towel with a cheery "Here you are!" This is what grade school must have seemed like to George Orwell. Pretty soon I have to go, too. (MSNBC -- Health)
Anorexia, 'Bigorexia' May Have Same Genetic Roots Jul 13, 2008
In five twin pairs, each including one male with anorexia nervosa, Finnish researchers found a "striking familial liability" for traits related to the eating disorder, including major depression, muscle dysmorphic disorder (which is sometimes called 'bigorexia), and obsessive compulsive disorder. The findings suggest that all of the symptoms have similar genetic roots, the researchers point out. (MEDLINEplus)
Common Mechanisms May Underlie Autism's Seemingly Diverse Mutations Jul 13, 2008
23, 2006) BDNF has been a subject of keen interest, turning up in studies of conditions ranging from central hypoventilation syndrome to obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, bipolar disorder and. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Monthly prescription Jul 8, 2008
"The 1990s saw an enormous extension of the licences for antidepressants, so they could be used for conditions other than depression such as obsessive compulsive disorder, bulimia and PMS," says Spence. "Giving women SSRIs for PMS is medicalising a problem and saying that it is amenable to treatment. It oversimplifies the problem. If I really did think a woman needed SSRIs, I would discuss it with her and let her make the choice and I would explain the limitations of benefit. It may work in some... (Guardian Unlimited)
Brain "Pacemaker" Shows New Promise Jul 3, 2008
Dr. Anderson also has used deep brain stimulation to treat patients for obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder and debilitating headaches ... DBS is being studied for several psychiatric conditions, including depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). (Newsmax)
The romance-of-madness myth Jun 28, 2008
It is also a godsend for millions of the ordinary walking wounded people who suffer lifelong depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, postpartum depression and what used to be called nervous breakdowns. But today, the once-fashionable fear and loathing of mental institutions has morphed into a fear and loathing of Big Pharma. (Globe and Mail)
How to mend a broken mind Jun 28, 2008
Ivy League researchers in the U.S. are now investigating DBS as a treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder and, at Emory University in Atlanta, where Dr. Mayberg is now based, the target is type 2 bipolar disorder. Shocking the brain to behave is hardly a revolutionary concept. (Globe and Mail)
Timberlake: I suffer OCD and ADD Jun 27, 2008
BEIJING, June 27 -- Justin Timberlake says he suffers from a combination of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder. The 27-year-old singer revealed the condition affects many parts of his daily life - right down to making sure objects are always lined up perfectly. (Xinhuanet, China)
What's ahead Jun 26, 2008
The course topics will include learning about feelings and facts; schizophrenia, major depression and mania; diagnosis and dealing with critical periods; subtypes of depression and bipolar disorder; panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder; problem solving workshop; medications review; empathy workshop; self-care and relative groups; rehabilitation services; advocacy; fighting stigma; and a review and certification ceremony. Dates and times will be set when the class is full. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Meet an adolescent dedicated to speaking out Jun 21, 2008
Diagnosed at age 12 with both obsessive-compulsive disorder and Tourette's syndrome, she would be constantly late because she could not bear to step on any cracks on the way from her locker to class, and would have to start the trip over if she did. Now 16, the Ottawa student has more than 6,000 rituals she must adhere to each day, from washing her hands repeatedly to asking her friends and family: "You know I'm grateful, right?". (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Speak your mind – and erase a stigma Jun 20, 2008
She suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder and Tourette's syndrome and has interrupted her life with repeated hospital stays. She has several thousand intricate rituals she must perform to get through each and every day. (Globe and Mail)
Agency creates tools to help doctors identify heavy drinkers Jun 19, 2008
A big part of the new strategy is to make primary care physicians people without specialized training in addiction medicine think about alcohol abuse the way many now think about depression, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Which is to say, they need to think of it as something common, diagnosable and within their capacity to treat. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Govt must rule out beer and wine tax increase: Nelson Jun 16, 2008
God Bless a Politicians OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) for a SURPLUS. (0). (ABC Online)
Hi-tech therapy for the mind Jun 15, 2008
"As on date, rTMS has successfully been used for disorders such as depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia, eating disorders, post-stroke rehabilitation, Parkinsonism, migraine and pain management," says Chugh. Neuropsychiatric illnesses are often associated with changes in neurotransmitter and neuroendocrine systems, both of which rTMS can alter. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Frequent self-cutting linked to risky sexual behavior in teens Jun 12, 2008
Its research arm, the Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center (BHCRC), brings together leading researchers in such topics as: autism, colic, childhood sleep patterns, HIV prevention, infant development, obesity, eating disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and juvenile firesetting. Bradley Hospital is a member of the Lifespan health system. (EurekAlert!)
Serotonin Link To Impulsivity, Decision-making, Confirmed Jun 11, 2008
The research also provides insight into clinical disorders characterised by low serotonin levels, such as depression and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and may help explain some of the social difficulties associated with these disorders. This research, funded by the Wellcome Trust and the Medical Research Council, suggests that patients with depression and anxiety disorders may benefit from therapies that teach them strategies for regulating emotions during decision making, particularly in... (Science Daily)
Taking a team approach Jun 11, 2008
"I'll work on anger issues, and different things like that, with the students, if the need arises." Schroeder said she has worked with students in the past who have obsessive-compulsive disorder, autism, and other behavioral and social obstacles. These students generally require more time and attention. (Dallas County News, IA)
Serotonin might affect our sense of fairness: Research Jun 11, 2008
The detailed investigations of the research show insight into clinical disorders which have low serotonin levels like depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder and this perhaps assist in knowing the social hindrances involved with these disorders. Some of the scientists from UCLA found in April that the human brain responds better in situations when they are treated fairly just like when some one feels very happy in winning money and also when a person is given a chocolate, it reacts well. (HealthJockey.com)
Serotonin may affect our sense of fairness, scientists report Jun 7, 2008
The research also provides insight into clinical disorders characterized by low serotonin levels, such as depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder, and may help explain some of the social difficulties associated with these disorders. UCLA scientists reported in April that the human brain responds to being treated fairly the same way it responds to winning money and eating chocolate; being treated fairly turns on the brain's reward circuitry. (EurekAlert!)
Why Decisions Are Best On A Full Tum Jun 6, 2008
The findings, reported in the journal Science, also suggest a connection with obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD.. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, one of a family of biochemicals that allow messages to pass between nerve cells, which has a big effect on mood. (Sky News)
Family Therapy Helpful in Young Children with OCD Jun 6, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many young children who suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder may get better with the help of psychological therapy that involves their parents as well, a small study suggests. Children as young as 3 have been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, an anxiety disorder in which people have persistent, intrusive thoughts that drive them to ritualistically perform certain actions. (MEDLINEplus)
Former boss asks Gazza to stop drinking Jun 4, 2008
Gascoigne is thought to have experienced manic depression, paranoia, bulimia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit disorder, and a mild form of Tourettes Syndrome. (ANI). (Thaindian.com)
ADHD & Related Conditions Jun 3, 2008
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). OCD manifests as compulsive, repetitive behaviors such as checking things over and over again, hoarding or collecting objects, excessive cleaning rituals (i. (Suite101.com)
No time to panic May 29, 2008
A person suffering from mental health disorders such as major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, (PSTD) and borderline personality disorder have to deal with conditions that disrupt their thinking, how they feel, their moods, and their ability to relate to others. Every aspect of their daily life is altered because of their diminished capacity for coping with life in general. (Gridley Herald, CA)
Brain pacemakers to fight depression May 28, 2008
Only a few dozen patients with severe depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder so far have been treated in closely monitored studies. Still, the early results are promising. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Pacemaker for depression - Scientists test device for use in 'deep brain stimulation’ May 28, 2008
Only a few dozen patients with severe depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder so far have been treated in closely monitored studies ... Up to 20 percent of depression patients and 10 percent of those with obsessive-compulsive disorder are treatment-resistant - several million people in the U.S. alone. (Missoulian, MT)
"Brain pacemaker" treat depression, disorder May 27, 2008
BEIJING, May 27 (Xinhuanet) -- New studies have showed "brain pacemaker" can effectively treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), media reported on Tuesday. Devices implanted in the chest, with leads that send electrical impulses to parts of the brain, have already been approved to treat movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor and dystonia. (Xinhuanet, China)
Author Bell to speak at awards luncheon May 22, 2008
Jeff Bell, author of "Rewind, Replay, Repeat: A Memoir of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder," will be keynote speaker at the third annual Mental Health Mahalo Awards Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Japanese Cultural Center. Bell will describe how he led a double life for years as a successful news anchor in California with a disorder that caused him to hide from people in fear. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Peter: Still scrambling, Perrilloux opens up May 22, 2008
He also revealed that before last season, he was diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and was prescribed medication to control symptoms such as anxiety ... " Perrilloux was held out of LSU's game against Alabama that next weekend. Four weeks later, he played a critical role on the team's path to the national championship. Suffering from a shoulder injury, Flynn was held out of the SEC championship game. That thrust Perrilloux into the starting role when LSU faced Tennessee with a berth... (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Community Bulletin Board May 20, 2008
Classes will cover information about schizophrenia, mood disorders (bipolar disorder and major depression), panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder; coping skills; handling crisis and relapse; medications; listening and communication techniques; recovery & rehabilitation; self-care around worry and stress; and fighting discrimination and stigma. The Family-to-Family Education course is made possible through a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Mental health in cooperation with... (Acton Beacon, MA)
Multi-agency effort leads to big Marlborough drug bust May 18, 2008
The tested pills contained anti-anxiety medications, drugs to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, anti-depressants and stimulants, police said. Residents arrested at the apartment and suspected to be behind the distribution of the pills in the area are Eron S. Alves, 33; Maria Aniz, 69; and Nuesa Bento, 48, according to police. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Distinct Treatment Needed: Tourette's And Obsessive-compulsive Disorder May 16, 2008
25, 2006) In a paper published online in advance of publication in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, Sanjaya Saxena, M.D., director of the Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders Program at UCSD School of Medicine ... 21, 2008) Behavior therapy [exposure and response prevention (ERP)] and cognitive therapy (CT) have proven effective in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. (Science Daily)
The Healing Power of Yoga May 13, 2008
Here are just some of the problems that are related to an over active stress response: depression, high blood pressure, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, some types of diabetes mellitus, cardio-vascular disease, several autoimmune diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, reproductive problems, and an aggravated suppression of the immune system. In yoga, the breath is the vital link between the mind and the body. (Suite101.com)
* Understanding self-injury May 13, 2008
And some self-injurers suffer from chronic yet treatable emotional problems like depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Self-injury can be set off by certain events like being rejected by someone important. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Another person with super-memory skills comes forward May 13, 2008
Price has had the most thorough neuropsychological testing, and her results suggest brain differences that are similar to those in people with several disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), according to a 2006 article on her in the journal Neurocase. Kestecher believes her brother Rick shows signs of OCD. "He organizes and catalogs everything. He even keeps his bills in order of the city of the federal reserve bank where they were issued and also by how the sports teams in... (USA Today -- News)
Scientists discover mutation behind female brain disease May 12, 2008
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Mental Illness Translates in Billions in Lost Earnings for the US May 11, 2008
Serious mental illnesses include major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and borderline personality disorder. The good news about mental illness is that recovery is possible. (eFluxMedia)
The Babysitters: Lacks in human depth May 10, 2008
What gives the movie its sting is found in the performance by John Leguizamo as Michael, the hapless husband who gets the ball rolling by referring his friends to 16-year-old Shirley, an honours student with a bad case of obsessive-compulsive disorder and the brains to see a quick way to save for college tuition. Katherine Waterson makes an impression in her first starring role. (Toronto Star)
Rotten truth about our forgotten old folk May 5, 2008
Most of the elderly had dementia, alcoholic brain damage, schizophrenia or frontal lobe damage, Professor Snowdon found, and a few had obsessive-compulsive disorder that led them to hoard anything from lawn mowers to pizza cartons. The NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care issued guidelines four months ago for agencies ranging from local councils to the RSPCA that confront the problem. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Jolting the brain fights deep depression May 4, 2008
In what some are hailing as a brave new use of existing technology, researchers presented evidence this week at the American Association of Neurological Surgeons' annual scientific meeting that deep brain stimulation does just that, improving both severe depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder, a frequent companion disorder ... " According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, deep brain stimulation has been used in the past two decades to treat , multiple sclerosis and... (CNN -- Health)
Woman sentenced to 10 years for hijacking May 3, 2008
Depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. She added that Bailey is a "polysubstance abuser.". (The St. Augustine Record)
Have anxiety disorder? This treatment could help May 3, 2008
2 million: Obsessive-compulsive disorder. 6 million: Panic disorder. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Brain pacemaker could ease depression May 2, 2008
CHICAGO - Two of the largest and longest studies so far show a brain pacemaker can effectively treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder, researchers said on Friday. Devices implanted in the chest, with leads that send electrical impulses to parts of the brain, have already been approved to treat movement disorders, such as Parkinsons disease, essential tremor and dystonia. (MSNBC -- Health)
Deep Brain Stimulation Helps Severely Depressed May 2, 2008
Rezai added that the current group working on DBS and depression, which includes researchers from Brown University and Massachusetts General Hospital as well, has also had success using DBS to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder. Severe depression occurs in about 10 percent to 20 percent of depression cases, according to Rezai. (MEDLINEplus)
* [BOOK REVIEW] The keeper of synonyms Apr 20, 2008
At the very least, he suffered from obsessive-compulsive disorder, but some of his behavior also suggest that, were his condition diagnosed today, he might be classified as someone with high-functioning Asperger's syndrome. It seems likely, in other words, that his passion for lists - for order and for categories - was not so much a heroic defense mechanism, as Kendall argues, but simply an involuntary part of who he was. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Treating OCD with Antidepressants Apr 18, 2008
Rx Treatment for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be treated effectively with antidepressants many patients ... Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, or OCD, is a devastating psychological illness that falls under the umbrella of anxiety disorders. (Suite101.com)
Are you mistaking love for lust? Apr 15, 2008
A study done by testing the blood samples of twenty couples, who claimed to be madly in love for less than six months, revealed that serotonin levels of new lovers were equivalent to the low serotonin levels of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder patients. It's hard to tell if you are in love because therere no set defining characteristics of love. (India Times, India)
Anorexic Denied Coverage Under Health Plan's "Three-Day Rule" Apr 14, 2008
The teen has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and bipolar illness, which involves cycling between depressed and manic periods. Two of Kathryn's aunts were bipolar and committed suicide, Gfeller said. (FOX61, CT)
Drug Side Effects Can Be Funny, Scary Apr 12, 2008
Paxil is a drug that is prescribed for depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder. According to , possible side effects of Paxil include mood changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, irritability, agitation, aggressiveness, severe restlessness, mania, thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
15 Million Americans Suffer From Social Anxiety Disorder Apr 11, 2008
In the survey, pollsters questioned 578 people with anxiety, 276 people with obsessive-compulsive disorder, and 287 people with social anxiety disorder. Among people with the disorder, 75 percent said the condition affected their ability to do normal activities. (MEDLINEplus)
Stanley Kamel, 'Monk' psychiatrist... Apr 11, 2008
For several years, he portrayed Dr. Charles Kroger on the USA Network series "Monk." As Kroger, he dispensed advice during weekly therapy sessions to Monk (Tony Shalhoub), a brilliant but neurotic private detective with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Copyright 2008 The. (CNN -- Law)
Woman Who Weighed 27 Pounds Finally Gaining Weight Apr 9, 2008
I have always suffered from anxiety, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder since I was a child, she told the newspaper. Bailey, who said she still has some problems but is enjoying life now, said the media sends mixed messages to women about body shapes. (Fox News)