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New American Association of Suicidology Help for Suicide Survivors
The horrific story of Andre Johnson, a Wu Tang Clan-affiliated rapper who survived a jump from a second-story building after severing his own penis, is calling attention to the challenges ... Read More
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Brain Imaging Could Predict Recovery from a Vegetative State
Nearly a decade ago, the case of Terri Schiavo, a Florida woman in a vegetative state, sparked a national debate. Schiavo’s husband believed that she would never recover consciousness ... Read More
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SSRI Use Linked to Autism (and Other News)
SSRI use during pregnancy linked to autism and developmental delays in boys Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) are typically the first line of defense for treating depression, ... Read More
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New Study Suggests Autism Begins in Pregnancy
Parents of children on the autism spectrum often notice the condition slowly over time, as a child’s development unfolds and seems unusual. But a new study suggests that the path ... Read More
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New Drug Promises to Reverse Opioid Overdoses (and Other News)
Nearly 75% of drug overdoses are caused by prescription opioid medications; these drugs led to 14,800 fatal overdoses in 2008. The powerfully addictive nature of opioids can make quitting ... Read More
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Latest Fort Hood Shooting Puts Military Mental Health in Spotlight
For the second time in five years, Texas’ Fort Hood is mourning a mass shooting. The alleged gunman, Spc. Ivan Lopez, was an Iraq war veteran undergoing treatment for posttraumatic ... Read More
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Can Your Anti-Anxiety Medication Kill You?
Many people have heard that anxiety medications can have some serious side effects, such as addiction, memory problems, impaired driving, and sleepiness. But a provocative new study claims ... Read More
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Mental Health Services Set to Improve Across the U.S.
This week, as part of the Excellence in Mental Health Act, the House of Representatives passed a demonstration project that aims to reinforce quality care for individuals who have mental ... Read More
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News Roundup: ACA Enrollment Deadline, a Backpack Inspires Change
It’s been in the news for months: Obamacare is here; it’s more affordable for many people than the alternatives; and you will be penalized if you are currently uninsured and do not ... Read More
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Retreat or Reach Out? Exploring How Men and Women Respond to Stress
How do you handle your emotions when life gets stressful? Do you shut down and internalize, withdrawing from social circles? Do you seek solace in substances, food, or marathon runs of ... Read More
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Planting ‘SEEDS’ of a Healthy Brain: An Interview with Dr. John B. Arden
Last week was officially Brain Awareness Week. Yes, the brain—the organ that basically governs all of our body processes—is officially honored for one week in March every year ... Read More
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‘American Addict’ Film Explores America’s Prescription Pill Popping Habit
An ongoing issue faced by many in the mental health field is the over-diagnosis of conditions like bipolar, depression, and attention deficit or hyperactivity (ADHD), as well as the over-prescribing ... Read More