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- - After several weeks of testing, our Medications Centre now includes the latest drug research abstracts from the medical and pharmacological literature. This library of the latest drug research covers a range of medications commonly used for mental health purposes and is updated regularly, every single day; if you can't find it here, it probably hasn't been published yet!
- - Information on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder specifically in children provides background on signs, prevalence and causes of ADHD, as well as offering suggestions on help available for families.
- - This consumer guide to mental health services, along with a companion guide to mental health treatment and therapy options, addresses some of the most common questions about mental health services (with a focus on services in the United States).
- - Some of the same organizations which have issued press releases highlighting the impact of the Asian tsunami on mental health, or which have publicly bemoaned the lack of trained mental health professionals available to work with those affected by the disaster, have turned out to be poorly prepared to make rapid use of trained professionals volunteering to help.
- - Our all-new search engine makes it easier than ever before to find online therapy and counselling resources, and other mental health information. Give it a try, and you'll see why our original search technology is now ancient history!
- - Our section on anxiety disorders covers obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, phobias, posttraumatic stress, and other common forms of distress. New articles in the section cover children and trauma, as well as providing additional general information about anxiety disorders.
- - Ever wonder what 'borderline personality disorder' is? Or would you just like a quick definition of 'anxiety disorder'? Our new glossary provides brief definitions of some of the terms most commonly used in mental health.
- - An independently produced annotated bibliography on managed behavioural healthcare adds over 400 books and journal articles to the CounsellingResource.com bibliography section.
- - Our efforts to gather details of mental health professionals willing to donate time in support of those affected by the southern Asian tsunami continue undiminished, but liaisons with aid agencies are occurring more slowly due to the managing editor's absence.
- - After one week of collecting details from mental health professionals willing to donate time to support those affected by the tsunami, we've learned some important lessons.
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Author: NewsEditor Subject: The American Healthcare "System" in 2005 -- Part 5: 2 Good Options for Fixing Our Broken Posted: Thu 24 Feb 2005 11:05 pm (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
Dr. Lundberg describes 2 acceptable alternatives for fixing the American healthcare system. <br>Medscape General Medicine™
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3600#3600 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Reader's Response to the Webcast Video Editorial Entitled "The Institute for OneWorld Hea Posted: Thu 24 Feb 2005 11:05 pm (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
Big pharma have been found, over and over again, to overplay efficacy and to understate, or even obfuscate, risk. <br>Medscape General Medicine™
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3601#3601 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Large Clinical Series Allows Description of Parosmia Posted: Thu 24 Feb 2005 11:05 pm (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
The sensation of parosmia was always unpleasant; more than half of patients reported that it severely affected their quality of life; and 42.8% reported upper respiratory tract infection.<br>Medscape Medical News<br>Laurie Barclay
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3596#3596 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Readers' Responses to the Webcast Video Editorial Entitled "Willie Sutton and Screening f Posted: Thu 24 Feb 2005 9:05 pm (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
Readers respond to the Webcast Video Editorial entitled "Willie Sutton and Screening for Alcohol in the Emergency Department and Trauma Center." <br>Medscape General Medicine™
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3597#3597 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, January 2005 Posted: Thu 24 Feb 2005 9:05 pm (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
Is the incidence of autism increasing? When should you consider a neurologic evaluation in the absence of head trauma? How can you treat ADHD comorbid with bipolar disorder? <br>Medscape Psychiatry & Mental Health
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3595#3595 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Pharmacists-Managed Tobacco Cessation Program in Veterans Health Administration Community Posted: Thu 24 Feb 2005 7:05 pm (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
Pharmacists can be effective providers of tobacco cessation services. <br>Journal of the American Pharmacists Association
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3589#3589 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Scientific Evidence For Diets: Don't Believe Everything You Read Posted: Thu 24 Feb 2005 6:05 am (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
In a society increasingly fixated with body image, we are bombarded with so-called scientific evidence promoting the use of a myriad of diets. An article published in the Open Access journal BMC Medical Research Methodology suggests that we shouldn't take everything we read at face value, as most research articles reporting weight loss studies fail to indicate crucial patient characteristics that may bias the results.
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3590#3590 Author: NewsEditor Subject: New Research Questions Basic Tenet Of Neuron Function Posted: Thu 24 Feb 2005 6:05 am (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
New findings by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center challenge one of the established views of how nerve cells communicate with one another.
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3591#3591 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Brain Center Shows There Is Accounting For Taste Posted: Thu 24 Feb 2005 6:05 am (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
While the brain center called the nucleus accumbens (NAc) has been called a key component of the brain's "reward" pathways, researchers' experiments with rats have now shown that the center processes not only rewarding stimuli, but also aversive stimuli.
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3592#3592 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Regular Cannabis May Increase Risk Of Stroke In Young Users Posted: Thu 24 Feb 2005 6:05 am (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
Regular users of cannabis could be putting themselves at risk of stroke, while they are still young, indicates a case report, published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3587#3587 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Bird IQ Test Takes Flight Posted: Thu 24 Feb 2005 6:05 am (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
How smart is your parakeet or that crow in the back yard? Ask Dr. Louis Lefebvre, inventor of the world's only comprehensive avian IQ index. His intelligence index is not only separating the featherweights from the big bird brains, it's also providing clues about why some birds make great immigrants, as well as insight into the parallel evolution of primate and bird brains.
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3588#3588 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Physical Activity Linked To Protection From Parkinson's Disease Posted: Thu 24 Feb 2005 6:05 am (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
In the first comprehensive examination of strenuous physical activity and the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have found that men who exercised regularly and vigorously early in their adult life had a lower risk for developing Parkinson's disease compared to men who did not.
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3583#3583 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Family Medicine and Primary Care: Working Toward the 3 ?Rs? for Managing Depression Posted: Wed 23 Feb 2005 7:05 pm (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
Explore practical ways for primary care providers to recognize and manage patients with depression, including the appropriate use of screening instruments, medications, and referrals. (CME)
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3580#3580 Author: NewsEditor Subject: It Takes a Team: Effective Management of Depression Posted: Wed 23 Feb 2005 7:05 pm (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
Recognize and diagnose depression and understand when to use a collaborative team approach in treating depressed patients. (CME)
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3581#3581 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Diagnosing and Treating Depression and Anxiety Disorders in Family Practice Posted: Wed 23 Feb 2005 7:05 pm (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
Discuss the importance of distinguishing between anxiety and depression and review current treatments for both conditions, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychopharmacology. (CME)
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3582#3582 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Are the SSRIs and Atypical Antidepressants Safe and Effective for Children and Adolescent Posted: Wed 23 Feb 2005 7:05 pm (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
According to this meta-analysis, what are the only newer antidepressants that may be safe for youngsters? (CME)
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3578#3578 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Boys, Girls Are Faring Equally, Study Finds Posted: Wed 23 Feb 2005 4:05 pm (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
washingtonpost.com February 23, 2005 Contradicting both sides in the long-running debate on whether boys or girls have it better in America, the most comprehensive examination of the overall well-being of male and female children has found that the sexes are faring about equally.
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3576#3576 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Parents Less Likely to Discuss Drugs Posted: Wed 23 Feb 2005 1:05 pm (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
USA TODAY February 23, 2005 Parents of teenagers are slacking off when it comes to talking to kids about illegal drugs, a survey released Tuesday indicates.
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3575#3575 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Depression Increases Risk of Epilepsy Posted: Wed 23 Feb 2005 1:05 pm (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
United Press International February 22, 2005 WASHINGTON, Feb 21, 2005 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- It is commonly known that people with the traumatic ailment epilepsy also experience a higher-than-normal risk of depression, but research has found that a history of depression can lead to a three-fold to seven-fold increased risk of developing epilepsy.
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3572#3572 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Teaching Math Two Ways At The Same Time Boosts Learning Posted: Wed 23 Feb 2005 6:05 am (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
Researchers at the University of Chicago have come up with a technique for teachers to use that increases student understanding of mathematics: explain how to solve a problem in one way, and also provide an alternative approach through gesture.
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3573#3573 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Stem Cell Therapy For Spinal Injury Posted: Wed 23 Feb 2005 6:05 am (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have shown how the transplantation of stem cells improves recovery from spinal injury. However, a painful condition can also develop, which can be prevented if the stem cells are supplemented with a certain gene that controls their maturing process. The results are important for planning of stem cell therapy trials on patients with spinal injury.
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3574#3574 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Internet Dating Much More Successful Than Thought Posted: Wed 23 Feb 2005 6:05 am (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
Internet dating is proving a much more successful way to find long-term romance and friendship for thousands of people than was previously thought, new research shows.
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3571#3571 Author: NewsEditor Subject: More Bipolar People Found in Urban Areas Posted: Wed 23 Feb 2005 3:05 am (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
United Press International February 22, 2005 NEW YORK, Feb 22, 2005 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Nearly 10 percent of patients screened at a general medicine clinic in an U.S. urban area were found to have a history of bipolar disorder.
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3570#3570 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Marijuana May Help Stem Alzheimer's Disease Posted: Wed 23 Feb 2005 3:05 am (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
United Press International February 22, 2005 MADRID, Feb 22, 2005 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- A Spanish study has found the active component of marijuana may reduce inflammation and help prevent the mental decline associated with Alzheimer's disease.
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3568#3568 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Quetiapine and Rivastigmine Not Often Helpful for Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease Posted: Wed 23 Feb 2005 1:05 am (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
In a randomized study, quetiapine was associated with greater cognitive decline than placebo, leading investigators to recommend against using this drug in this setting. (CME)<br>Medscape Medical News<br>Laurie Barclay,Charles Vega,Gary Vogin
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3569#3569 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Gabitril Off-Label Use Associated With Risk of New-Onset Seizures Posted: Wed 23 Feb 2005 1:05 am (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
Unapproved tiagabine monotherapy associated with high plasma levels and toxicity, according to the FDA.<br>Medscape<br>Yael Waknine
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3566#3566 Author: NewsEditor Subject: University Researchers to Study Soldiers, Stress Posted: Tue 22 Feb 2005 10:05 pm (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
Associated Press February 22, 2005 FORT DRUM, N.Y. - Soldiers from the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division will help Yale University researchers who are studying how prolonged periods of stress affect the brain.
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3567#3567 Author: NewsEditor Subject: School Nurses Want More Terror Preparation Posted: Tue 22 Feb 2005 10:05 pm (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
Associated Press February 22, 2005 YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Long associated with treating playground scrapes and tummy aches, school nurses nationwide say they need to be more prepared for emergencies such as terrorist attacks.
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3559#3559 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Alcohol's Damaging Effects On Adolescent Brain Function Posted: Tue 22 Feb 2005 6:05 am (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
The adolescent brain is designed to learn; yet the same plasticity that facilitates neuromaturation also renders it particularly vulnerable to the damaging effects of alcohol. Symposium speakers at the June 2004 Research Society on Alcoholism meeting in Vancouver, B.C. presented both animal and human research that clearly implicates alcohol use as a source of brain damage during these critical formative years.
_________________ News Editor, CounsellingResource.com Also see our Daily Mental Health News Page - http://counsellingresource.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3560#3560 Author: NewsEditor Subject: Test Could Improve Detection Of Prion Disease In Humans Posted: Tue 22 Feb 2005 6:05 am (GMT 1) Topic Replies: 0
A highly sensitive post-mortem test could help scientists more accurately determine if a person died of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), a human neurological disorder caused by the same class of infectious proteins that trigger mad cow disease, according to a new study supported in part by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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