Publications on Mental Health Topics

Changing Thoughts Key to Battling Even Severe Depression, by Jeff Grabmeier, May 12 2010.

“Moderate to severely depressed clients showed greater improvement in cognitive therapy when therapists emphasized changing how they think rather than how they behave, new research has found. ”

Scientists Closer to Finding Cure for Alcoholism, by Rochelle Oliver, Psych Central , May 6 2010.

“Scientists have discovered the molecule in the brain that leads to hangovers. The neuropeptide, a brain-signalling molecule, is believed to cause the body to experience withdrawal symptoms as the brain tries to adapt to different intoxication levels. ”

Electromagnetic Stimulation for Depression, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , May 6 2010.

“A new alternative for depressed individuals who do not respond or tolerate antidepressant medication appears to be in the horizon. ”

Putting Children First: Proven Parenting Strategies for Helping Children Thrive Through Divorce, by JoAnne Pedro-Carroll , May 4 2010.

'Bad Guy' Actor 'Joey Pants' Takes On Mental Illness, by Stuart Elliott, New York Times , May 3 2010.

“An actor known for roles as a mobster and a killer pimp is leading a campaign that he hopes will help put a hit on the stigma of mental illness. ”

Caretaking of Family can lead to Depression, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , Apr 23 2010.

“Caring for a relative with dementia can lead to a feeling of overwhelming stress and depression. ”

New College Addiction? Social Media, Facebooks, or Friends, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , Apr 23 2010.

“A new study suggests American college students are "addicted" to the instant connections and information afforded by social media. ”

Mind Over Meds, by Daniel Carlat, The New York Times , Apr 19 2010.

“Over the course of the decade following my residency, my way of thinking about patients had veered away from psychological curiosity. Instead, I had come to focus on symptoms, as if they were objective medical findings, much the way internists view blood-pressure readings or potassium levels. Psychiatry, for me and many of my colleagues, had become a process of corralling patients’ symptoms into labels and finding a drug to match. ”

Sexual Preference Linked with Violence and PTSD, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , Apr 16 2010.

“A new study has found that gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and heterosexuals who have ever had a same-gender sex partner are one and one half to two times more likely to have experienced violent events during childhood. ”

Adopted children at greater risk for mental health disorders, by Madison Park, CNN, Apr 14 2010.

“Children who are adopted may be at elevated risk for mental health disorders, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity, oppositional defiance, major depression and separation anxiety disorders, according to a wide body of research. There's also evidence to suggest that children adopted internationally could have much higher rates of fetal alcohol syndrome, autism and brain damage, said Dr. Ronald Federici, a clinical neuropsychologist who works with adopted children. ”

Hallucinogens Have Doctors Tuning In Again, by John Tierney, New York Times , Apr 12 2010.

“Scientists are taking a new look at hallucinogens, which became taboo among regulators after enthusiasts like Timothy Leary promoted them in the 1960s with the slogan "Turn on, tune in, drop out." Now, using rigorous protocols and safeguards, scientists have won permission to study once again the drugs potential for treating mental problems and illuminating the nature of consciousness. ”

PharmVille: Dr. Bob's Web Site, by Virginia Heffernan, The New York Times , Apr 12 2010.

“Psycho-Babble, which given its subject and tone can seem like one of the Web's more gonzo enclaves, is actually an exceedingly conscientious experiment. ”

Young Girls at Risk for Depression May Shut Down, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , Apr 9 2010.

“A new report finds that young girls at high risk for depression may present a diminished response to pleasure or sadness. The responses occur before symptoms of depression appear. ”

Raiding the Refrigerator, but Still Asleep, by Randi Hutter Epstein, New York Times , Apr 7 2010.

“A surprising number of adults, mostly women, are sleep eaters who binge on junk food while still asleep. ”

"Egregious" Behavior Sparked Bullying Charges, Says Anti-Bullying Expert, by Bob Oakes, WBUR , Apr 1 2010.

“Three teenagers charged in relation to the death of a South Hadley student are scheduled to appear in court next Tuesday. They're among nine teens facing criminal charges in what prosecutors call the "incessant bullying" of 15-year-old Phoebe Prince, who committed suicide in January. ”