Publications on Mental Health Topics

New Findings on Heritability of PTSD, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , Jun 18 2010.

“Improved appreciation of the mental and physical effects of trauma has led to the clinical diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder. Emerging research on PTSD seeks to discover if genetic factors may contribute to developing the condition. ”

Study Examines Pro-Anorexia and Pro-Bulimia Websites, by Tim Parsons, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health , Jun 17 2010.

“A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health examines the content and messages presented by websites that appear to support or encourage eating disorders ”

Spill Takes Toll on Gulf Worker's Psyches, by Mireya Navarro, New York Times , Jun 16 2010.

“Beyond the environmental and economic damage, the toll of the mammoth spill in the Gulf of Mexico is being measured in hopelessness, anxiety, stress, anger, depression and even suicidal thoughts among those most affected, social workers say. ”

CBT for Psychosis Reduces Depressive Symptoms, by John M. Grohol, Psych Central , Jun 10 2010.

Study: Children of Lesbians May Do Better then Peers, by Alice Park, Time Magazine , Jun 7 2010.

“Data on homosexual families are sparse, but they are important for establishing whether a child's environment in a home with same-sex parents would be any more or less nurturing than one with a heterosexual couple. ”

Secondhand Smoke May Affect Mental Health, by Alice Park, Time Magazine , Jun 7 2010.

“Now researchers at University College of London have quantified another health risk for those exposed to secondhand smoke: mental-health ills ”

On the Verge of 'Vital Exhaustion', by Benedict Carey, New York Times , May 31 2010.

“In recent years, psychiatrists in Europe have been diagnosing what they call "burnout syndrome," the signs of which include "vital exhaustion." ”

Seeking an Objective Test for Attention Disorder, by Katherine Ellison, New York Times , May 31 2010.

“Most mainstream researchers consider A.D.H.D. to be an authentic neurological deficit that, left untreated, can ruin not only school report cards, but lives. Nonetheless the quest for objective evidence has gained new urgency in recent years. ”

Teenagers Face Stigma of Mental Illness, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , May 27 2010.

“A new study paints a disturbing portrait for youth diagnosed and taking medications for mood disorders. ”

Having a Baby: Depression Affects New Fathers, Too, by Roni Rabin, The New York Times , May 24 2010.

“One in 10 new fathers experience prenatal or postpartum depression, a condition long thought to affect only mothers, according to a new analysis of dozens of earlier studies. ”

Depression in Young Children, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , May 20 2010.

“While childhood depression is a well established diagnosis, research looking at depression in children younger than 6 years old is a relatively new field of study. ”

Scientists Link ADHD to Pesticides, by Jessica Berman, Voice of America , May 18 2010.

“Scientists have found that exposure to pesticide residues on vegetables and fruit may double a child's risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) a condition that causes inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity or a combination of all three in children. ”

Postpartum Depression: When Moms Feel Out of Control, by Elizabeth Landau, CNN, May 14 2010.

“It's normal for new mothers to feel overwhelmed and tired, but sometimes those feelings can develop into something more serious. "Baby blues," which do not require medical attention, can include mood swings, sleep problems, irritability, crying, anxiety and sadness in the first couple of weeks after birth. Postpartum depression is more intense and intrusive: Women may lose interest in life, withdraw from family and friends, or think about harming themselves or their children. ”

Tools to Reduce Stigma of Mental Illness, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , May 14 2010.

“Researchers have announced a new intervention that can improve the quality of life and self-esteem among persons with serious mental illness. ”

Online Talk, Suicides, and a Thorny Court Case, by Monica Davey, New York Times , May 13 2010.

“The seemingly empathetic nurse struck up conversations over the internet with people who were pondering suicide. She told them what methods worked best. She told them it was all right to let go, and entered into suicide pacts with others. ”