Publications on Mental Health Topics

The question your doctor may start asking, by Ben Tinker, CNN, Jan 21 2013.

“At your next doctor's appointment, amid questions about alcohol, smoking and medications, don't be surprised if you're asked, "How are things at home?"Roughly one-third of women and one-quarter of men report experiencing some form of domestic violence, also referred to as inter-partner violence, during their lifetime. While these statistics are alarming, the numbers are almost certainly worse, due to the systematic under-reporting of abuse. But a panel of national experts has found there is a particular time-frame in a woman's life when she is most vulnerable to abuse. ”

Ketamine: Leading the Way Toward Fast-Acting Antidepressants, by Maia Szalavitz, Time , Jan 8 2013.

“It�s an anesthetic popular with veterinarians, but the latest studies show ketamine also shows promise as a potential antidepressant. Ketamine produces hallucinations, out-of-body feelings, disorientation and even amnesia that can last a few hours, which has made it not just a staple in veterinary clinics but occasionally in nightclubs as well, as a recreational drug. In a research review published last October in the journal Science, however, researchers called the growing connection between ketamine and depression "the most important advance in the field" in the depression field over the past 50 years. And now scientists report on two formulations of drugs with ketamine's benefits, but without its consciousness-altering risks, that could advance the drug even further toward a possible treatment for depression. ”

Divorce Is Not The End But A New Beginning: A Step-by-Step Divorce Guide to Help You Deal With Your Feelings and Move On, by Foster, Kate, Jan 3 2013.

Hiding Bisexuality Increases Risk of Depression, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , Jan 3 2013.

“Experts say bisexual men are less likely than gay men to come out of the closet and declare their sexuality. Researchers say this concealment is associated with more symptoms of depression and anxiety. Investigators from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, examined bisexual men "on the down low," a subgroup of bisexual men who live predominantly heterosexual lives and do not disclose their same-sex behavior, a group that has not been studied to date. ”

The Making of The Modern Refugee, by 2013, 2013.

Healing Days: A Guide for Kids Who Have Experienced Trauma, by Susan Farber Straus, 2013.

Spilled Milk: Based On A True Story, by Randis, K.L., 2013.

“ Brooke Nolan is a battered child who makes an anonymous phone call about the escalating brutality in her home. When social services jeopardize her safety condemning her to keep her father's secret, it's a glass of spilled milk at the dinner table that forces her to speak about the cruelty she's been hiding. In her pursuit for safety and justice Brooke battles a broken system that pushes to keep her father in the home. When jury members and a love interest congregate to inspire her to fight, she risks losing the support of family and comes to the realization that some people simply do not want to be saved. Spilled Milk is a novel of shocking narrative, triumph and resiliency. ”

Global and Regional Estimates of Violence Against Women, by Bustreo, Flavia, et al., World Health Orgnaization, 2013.

“World Health Organization Report: Violence against women is not a new phenomenon, nor are its consequences to women’s physical, mental and reproductive health. What is new is the growing recognition that acts of violence against women are not isolated events but rather form a pattern of behaviour that violates the rights of women and girls, limits their participation in society, and damages their health and well-being. When studied systematically, as was done with this report, it becomes clear that violence against women is a global public health problem that affects approximately one third of women globally. ”

Up and Down the Worry Hill: A Children's Book about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and its Treatment, by Aureen Pinto, 2013.

Coping With Suicide Loss: Helping Children, Survivors of Suicide Loss, 2013.

“Survivors of Suicide Loss advises how to talk with children after a suicide. ”

When a Parent Dies by Suicide: What Kids Want to Know, Survivors of Suicide Loss, 2013.

“Survivors of Suicide Loss created a guide to help children who have lost a parent to suicide. ”

Perpetual Child: Adult Adoptee Anthology: Dismantling the Stereotype (The AN-YA Project), by Diane René Christian, 2013.

Parenting from the Inside Out 10th Anniversary edition: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive, by Daniel J. Siegel, MD, 2013.

Body Betrayed, by Kathryn Zerbe, 2013.

Depression and Teenage Pregnancy, by Jane Collingwood, Psych Central, 2013.

“Research suggests that childbearing does not necessarily cause psychological distress among teenagers. Dr. Stefanie Mollborn of the University of Colorado and her team investigated stress and depression using a large group of teenage girls and adult women. ”