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Findings from what is believed to be the largest comparison of blood samples collected from healthy individuals and people with schizophrenia suggest that infection with the common Toxoplasma gondii parasite, carried by cats and farm animals, may increase the risk
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Ared-faced toddler pounding her fists on the floor, wailing and screaming, seemingly inconsolable. It’s a perennial occurrence in grocery stores and kitchens across the country. But a temper tantrum may mean more than a child being hungry, tired or not
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Depression can come into a student’s life without telltale glumness and the blues – it can be relentless fatigue, edgy temper, inability to concentrate and constant friction with roommates. “Depression is the number one issue students bring to our office,”
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Most children are able to imagine their future selves as astronauts, politicians or even superheroes; however, many older adults find it difficult to recollect past events, let alone generate new ones. A new Harvard University study reveals that the ability
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Giving birth is not always a joyous occasion. Health experts say childbirth can trigger negative emotions that women are not expecting and are not prepared to handle. While they won’t comment specifically about a Fresno mother accused of drowning her
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Bright light therapy can ease bipolar depression in some patients, according to a study published in the journal Bipolar Disorders. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic studied nine women with bipolar disorder
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Back in 1999, the American Psychological Association published a report calling exercise “an effective but under-used treatment” for mild to moderate depression. The implied call to action was largely ignored. Despite continued research supporting the notion that physical activity can
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Researchers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences are seeking participants for a clinical trial examining whether two polyunsaturated Omega-3 fatty acids are effective treatments for depression. The two fatty acids being studied – docosahexanoic acid (DHA)
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In this issue of the Journal, Viguera et al. report findings from a prospective study of the course of bipolar disorder during pregnancy. Retrospective studies have identified the postpartum period as a particularly high-risk time for relapse in women with
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Depression is a common (Singleton 2001), disabling (Spitzer 1995; Cassano 2002), costly (Murray 1997; Thomas 2003) and under-treated condition (Singleton 2001; Bebbington 2000; Demyttenaere 2004; Wang 2005). The health burden of depression is recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO)
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AstraZeneca Plc’s extended release version of its blockbuster schizophrenia drug Seroquel has proved effective in treating depression, the company said on Wednesday, opening up a potential new market for the product. Clinical data showed patients with major depressive disorder and
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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 4 Americans age 18 or older suffer from a diagnosable mental health disorder each year. 90% will recover or improve greatly with proper care from a mental health professional. Mid-Hudson
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