Most don't seek mental treatment: ABS Oct 23, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. October 23, 2008 - 8:04PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
* MOE screening for depression is a mistake Oct 21, 2008
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, hysteria, anxiety and depression are all examples of illnesses that have gradually been identified and documented by the medical profession. These developments resulted in the medicalization of our society. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Researchers craft cell-level implants Oct 21, 2008
Long term, researchers hope the devices find a wide range of uses including in handicapped patients and counteracting ailments including epilepsy, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and Parkinson's disease. Page 2: Page 3. (EETimes)
'Dry cleaning effect' explained by forgetful Yale researcher Oct 21, 2008
Yale researchers have described how dueling brain systems may explain why you forget to drop off the dry cleaning and may point to ways that substance abusers and people with obsessive compulsive disorder can overcome bad habits. In Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Christopher J. Pittenger, M.D., and colleagues describe a sort of competition between areas of the brain involved in learning that results in what Pittenger calls the "dry cleaning effect.". (EurekAlert!)
'Against Medical Advice' chronicles Tourette's struggle Oct 20, 2008
Friedman's childhood experience with the disabling medical condition Tourette's syndrome, as well as obsessive-compulsive disorder, is the subject of best-selling novelist James Patterson's first non-fiction book, Against Medical Advice (Little, Brown, $26. 99), out today. (USA Today -- News)
Jim KelleyINSIDE THE NHL Oct 17, 2008
He and I once sat for hours as he told me of his battle with a battle with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a debilitating affliction that causes victims to struggle with bouts of endless repetition of seemingly mundane things like washing one's hands or feeling obligated to do the same tasks without end and without reason. Malarchuk suffered from OCD for years before he knew it was a clinical problem. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Skin crawling disease mystifies doctors Oct 11, 2008
" Dr. James Hancy, who heads the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Clinic at Portland s Oregon Health Sciences University, compares Morgellons patients to people who repeatedly wash their hands. Travis' mom won't give up on finding answers. She wants more money spent on research. "I don't want his death to be in vain, she said. I want something good to come of this. (FOX 11, AZ)
Mental health awareness growing Oct 11, 2008
She said included in anxiety disorders were panic disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. "Of particular interest in the survey results was that 71 per cent of people were not aware of any specific types of anxiety disorders, and only 27 per cent of people could name an anxiety condition," Dr Highet said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Children As Young As 4 Can Develop OCD Oct 10, 2008
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Children as young as 4 can develop obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a new study says ... For example, both groups had similar obsessions and compulsions, multiple psychiatric diagnoses, and high rates of obsessive-compulsive disorder in their family history ... Obsessive-compulsive disorder causes a person to have recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions). (MEDLINEplus)
Oregon man admits stabbing his wife to 'maim' her Oct 8, 2008
Defense attorney Carl Caplan says Oxley had been suffering from diminished mental capacity and obsessive-compulsive disorder at the time of the attack. More Headlines. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Insurance parity included in bailout bill Oct 7, 2008
"I'm jumping around," said Jenny Eckerdt of Billings, who became an advocate for the parity law after her insurance plan stopped paying for her daughter's treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder. "I'm ecstatic." Insurance carriers must implement parity in plan years that begin after Oct. 3, 2009. (Montana Standard, MT)
Orthorexia Nervosa - Healthy Eating... Oct 6, 2008
Typically those displaying food obsessions related to healthy eating are classified as Anorexic or as suffering from a form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Regardless of the label, certainly some individuals have issues with food and meals. (Suite101.com)
Bailout legislation boosts Texans' mental health coverage Oct 5, 2008
The 1997 law, which affects about 20 percent of working Texans, requires coverage of autism, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, major depressive disorder, childhood depression and paranoia and psychosis. Comments. (Houston Chronicle)
In Over His Head Oct 4, 2008
Yes, there are elements of "1984" in "The Last Enemy," but Berry has also tossed in a jigger of "Mad Max," a soupcon of "The Time Machine" and even a dash of the USA Network's "Monk," in his decision to afflict Stephen with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Stephen's life changes when he realizes that as many times as he washes his hands, there are other, more insidious germs he cannot wash away, the biometric "tags" used by TIA to track his every move. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Hyperactive kids struggle to smell Oct 4, 2008
According to co-supervisor Warrick Brewer of ORYGEN Youth Health Research Centre - department of psychiatry, similar problems of smell identification have been observed in neuro-development disorders such as schizophrenia and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. "The sense of smell is increasingly becoming a useful way to detect a vulnerability to a neuropsychiatric disorder," he said, according to a release of the Melbourne University. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Oil falls below $100 a barrel; gasoline prices jump in some U.S. areas Oct 3, 2008
News/Opinion Arts/Entertainment Living. Power outages from Hurricane Ike put the squeeze on gas supplies. (Yahoo News -- Oil and Gas)
Museum's $100-million redesign unveiled Sep 25, 2008
So while some of the works may seem born of an obsessive-compulsive disorder (Jill Townsley's precarious treatment of 9,273 plastic spoons bound together by 3,091 rubber bands and stacked 18 rows high; Willie Cole's Imelda Marcos spoof Love Seat, made of hundreds of ladies shoes), there is impressive skill in the compilation of the materials. And frequently there is beauty. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Fla. teen convicted of killing classmate Sep 25, 2008
Hernandez then began visiting psychology websites to investigate his own behavior, and decided he was schizophrenic and had obsessive compulsive disorder. Rosenbaum said his client then made a "disturbing, irrational, crazy leap" that he "must be a serial killer.". (USA Today)
NBA player speaks on deafness, challenges Sep 23, 2008
Lance Allred escaped a cult and overcame deafness, obsessive compulsive disorder and depression to become the NBA's first legally deaf player ... When Lance was about 14, he began to develop obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), which he tried to hide by focusing on a new passion: basketball. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Burgers make me gag Sep 23, 2008
Some theorize that picky eating is a disorder related to obsessive-compulsive disorder or autism, others that it's a symptom of "supertasters," people who have a heightened sense of taste, Mr. Krause said. He added that some believe picky eating may be genetic, but noted that most professionals don't recognize it as an eating disorder, and there is no medical diagnosis. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Pop Tarts: Kate Hudson Says Being Beautiful Is 'Weird' Sep 20, 2008
Just don t put Thornton anywhere near anything antique the ex-hubby of Angelina Jolie has said that he suffers from obsessive compulsive disorder and has a strong phobia of "old stuff" like furniture, cutlery and harpsichords. Let's hope he survived the premiere without too much heartache after all, Hollywood s Grauman s Chinese Theater was built in 1922 and features ancient d. (Fox News)
Art forms spring into life at Primavera Sep 19, 2008
When she tried the trick at a Centrelink office in Perth, the staff sent her to a psychiatrist who diagnosed an obsessive-compulsive disorder. She tried to explain, in quotes, but the doctor was not an artistic soul and prescribed medication. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Where to start? Sep 19, 2008
As well as the history of the vibrator - which was first powered by a steam engine and operated by doctors - the chanteuse will explain how a recent medical study conducted in Italy found that blood serotonin levels of people experiencing "true love" were similar to those who suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder. Promising a kinky and comical investigation into female sexuality, Hertaeg expects her audiences to "squirm, blush, laugh and cry, perhaps all at the same time". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
How much is that neurotic in the window? Sep 19, 2008
In an echo of human obsessive-compulsive disorder, bull terriers chase their own tails for hours until they collapse, while springer spaniels may savage their masters as they fall into sudden attacks of rage. Some Dobermans are too tranquil and fall into a heavy slumber after a snack. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Ex-Soccer Star Paul Gascoigne in New Fracas as Police Caution 41-Year-Old Sep 19, 2008
Sky News said on its Web site that Gascoigne was photographed yesterday morning trying to unlock the doors of a pub. Gascoigne, whose last job in soccer was coaching non-league Kettering in 2005, has been sectioned twice this year under the Mental Health Act and has struggled with alcoholism and obsessive compulsive disorder. Newspapers including the U.K.'s Telegraph reported last week that he was rushed to a hospital in Portugal following a suspected drug overdose. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Full Story Sep 17, 2008
"Michael diagnosed himself as schizophrenic and having obsessive compulsive disorder," Martin said. "He just told us he believed he had those two mental illnesses.". (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Man eats 23,000 Big Macs in 36 years Sep 12, 2008
The Fond du Lac man said he hit the 23,000 milestone last month, continuing a culinary obsession that began May 17, 1972, and is fed by his obsessive-compulsive disorder. "I enjoy them every day," said Gorske, 54. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
OUT THERE: 36-Year Big Mac Attack Sep 10, 2008
man says his obsessive-compulsive disorder drove him to eat 23,000 Big Macs in 36 years. Don Gorske, 54, says he hit the milestone last month, continuing a pleasurable obsession that began May 17, 1972 after he got his first car. (Fox News)
Mentally ill offenders need stricter supervision Sep 10, 2008
He, who refers to Renata using her former name Maria, said that the woman suffered from obsessive compulsive disorder. "Ibu Maria wants everything arranged and done perfectly. She could not accept it when her maids did not do things exactly as she wanted," he said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Searching in space and minds: IU research suggests underlying link Sep 10, 2008
An extreme form of the exploitive cognitive style would be someone with obsessive compulsive disorder. These new findings, published in the latest issue of "Psychological Science," have possible implications related to other recent work on brain chemistry and cognitive disorders. (EurekAlert!)
Teens' failure to use condoms linked to partner disapproval, fear of less sexual pleasure Sep 10, 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!)
Psychiatry research: When the mirror becomes an enemy Sep 9, 2008
Kieron O'Connor looks at behavior connected to obsessive compulsive disorder. A nose that's too big, hair that's too curly or a beauty mark in the wrong place who hasn't focused on a small detail of their appearance while staring at a mirror. (EurekAlert!)
Tony Shaloub as Monk: Episode 100 o... Sep 6, 2008
Adrian Monk, who has obsessive compulsive disorder, was let go from the San Francisco Police Department when his wife was killed by a car bomb and he stopped functioning ... When Monk's obsessive compulsive disorder became dangerous, the captain had to let him go. (Suite101.com)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Linked to Depression Sep 6, 2008
Compared with the general populations, IBD patients had higher rates of panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and major depression, the researchers report in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. On the other hand, IBD patients were less likely to have social anxiety disorder or bipolar disorder than the general population. (MEDLINEplus)
When Eating Healthy Goes Too Far Sep 6, 2008
What Righini and Andersen are struggling with is a kind of an obsessive compulsive disorder focused on health food called "orthorexia." The term was coined by Dr. Steve Bratman, author of the book "Health Food Junkies.". Bratman spent years in the health food movement, but became one of its critics after he realized he had started to become orthorexic. (ABC News)
Zen Training Speeds The Mind's Return After Distraction, Brain Scans Reveal Sep 4, 2008
"This suggests that the regular practice of meditation may enhance the capacity to limit the influence of distracting thoughts. This skill could be important in conditions such as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorder and major depression, characterized by excessive rumination or an abnormal production of task-unrelated thoughts," Pagnoni says. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Leaping Lizards Sep 3, 2008
It may come as a surprise that the innocuous green lizard that spends its day sunning itself on the fence post is also being used in scientific behavioral research in an effort to better understand such conditions such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Tourette s Syndrome. In 2005, the anole was chosen for the NHGRI (National Human Genome Research Initiative) genome sequencing program. (Suite101.com)
Walking a thin line: Researchers seek best anorexia treatment Sep 1, 2008
ST. LOUIS Twenty years ago, when Cheryl Bergin was a teenager and in the throes of anorexia nervosa, she weighed a mere 54 pounds (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Is Sex Addiction Real? Aug 31, 2008
Many experts feel it may be part of a manic-depressive, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), or depression condition. WHAT'S SO BAD ABOUT BEING ADDICTED TO SEX. (CBS News)
A new beginning Aug 29, 2008
Sports shortly after enrolling at Jacksonville State, Perrilloux disclosed that he was diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder before the 2007 season. Perrilloux said his OCD caused some anxiety, but he has made no excuses for the behavior that resulted in his exit from LSU. Perrilloux's former teammates still believe in him. (Notre Dame Sports -- Rivals.com)
Breaking the Bonds -- New Memoir Recounts the Author's Battle With OCD and Alcoholism Aug 29, 2008
Then you may have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ... Obsessive Compulsive Disorder recounts how author Baird grew up in a supportive family during the Fifties and Sixties -- a time which afforded him boundless opportunities ... However, at a young age, it was discovered that he suffered from what today is known as OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder. (Primezone Releases)
Discovering the Therapeutic Value o... Aug 26, 2008
Often difficult to treat illnesses like erectile dysfunction (EDD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), attention deficit disorder (ADD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and a number of eating disorders, are being treated successfully with the use of advanced hypnotherapeutic techniques. can be a powerful ally in the treatment of many conditions because it harnesses the power of the mind to modify behavior and help the body heal itself. (Suite101.com)
Helping Someone with OCD Aug 25, 2008
Tips for Supporting People with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder ... Each case of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), including caring circumstances, is different ... Obsessive-compulsive disorder a study into the effect on families and carers of people with OCD, OCD Action, published: November 2004, author: Snelling, C.. (Suite101.com)
Brian Surgery Many Help People with Severe OCD Aug 23, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People suffering from severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) that doesn't respond to drug treatment may find relief with brain surgery, according to a Swedish study. However, there are considerable risks with the procedure, called capsulotomy. (MEDLINEplus)
Familes work to manage mental illness Aug 22, 2008
The Family to Family Education program offers free education and support to families of close relatives suffering from illnesses such as Bipolar disorder, Major Depression, Borderline Personality disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, Panic disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive disorder, Co-occurring brain disorders, and Addictive disorders. The program will be run by two co-facilitators who are also family members and who have received intensive training in the program. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Switching it up: How memory deals with a change in plans Aug 19, 2008
"This discovery may eventually lead to enhanced understanding of psychiatric diseases such as schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder and attention deficit disorder, all conditions in which a person's ability to remember and change such rules is impaired," said Courtney, lead author of a paper in a recent issue of Neuron. Courtney and her team used mental math tasks (a good working example of "if-then" rules) and functional magnetic resonance imaging to investigate which areas of the brain... (EurekAlert!)
For Your Benefit Aug 18, 2008
This 12-week educational program provides current information about illnesses of the brain and their treatment, and includes sections on schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, PTSD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder and addictive disorders. A second track is the Family Support Group. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
T-minus 14 days and counting Aug 15, 2008
There s some good medicine out there for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Check into it man. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Man Sentenced In Bloomfield Group Home Abuse Case Aug 12, 2008
According to the affidavit, the recording reveals several incidents over the course of an hour including two revolving around the flushing of a toilet by Christopher Stockton, who also suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. On the recording, Guay can be heard, in an expletive-filled tirade, threatening to beat Christopher Stockton and make him eat the toilet if he doesn't stop flushing it, according to the affidavit. (FOX61, CT)
Go slow on medicating children Aug 11, 2008
Children now take drugs for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, vitamin D deficiency, iron deficiency, lack of fluoride, calcium deficiency, heartburn, slow gastric emptying, urinary backup, menstrual regulation, recurrent ear infections, constipation, bed wetting, headache, obsessive compulsive disorder, and anorexia - the list goes on. Obviously, some of these drugs are essential, but physicians are increasingly putting young children on multiple... (Boston Globe)
Editor's Mailbag (Aug. 6) Aug 9, 2008
Current studies are focusing on psychedelic treatments for cluster headaches, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), severe anxiety in terminal cancer patients, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), alcoholism and opiate addiction. All the studies discussed in this article have received government approval, and their investigators are either in the process of recruiting human subjects or have begun or completed research on human subjects in the first or second stage of this trial... (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
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)
