Mental health

Why Is Depression So Hard to Treat?

Why is depression so hard to treat?
Dr. Mark Ragins A leading voice in recovery-based treatment theory. http://namila.org Why is depression so hard to treat?


 

 

Can cognitive behavioural therapy really change our brains?
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is… Continue reading

US Government Fines More Than 50 Oklahoma Hospitals for Medicare Patient

US government fines more than 50 Oklahoma hospitals for Medicare patient
Free Unlimited Access; Jobs · Autos · Pets · Homes · Classifieds · Contests ….. More than 50 Oklahoma hospitals, including all of Tulsa's major hospitals, have been… Continue reading

Investigation Continues Into Deaths at OK Rehab Center – NewsOn6.com – Tulsa

Investigation Continues Into Deaths At OK Rehab Center – NewsOn6.com – Tulsa
Three deaths at the drug rehab center near Canadian prompted the criminal probes, but so far the investigations have yielded nothing. In July of … In addition,… Continue reading

Levomilnacipran Extended-Release Approved for Major Depressive Disorder

Levomilnacipran Extended-Release Approved for Major Depressive Disorder
On July 25, the FDA approved levomilnacipran extended-release (ER) capsules (Fetzima, Forest Laboratories, Inc.) for treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults. A selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, levomilnacipran ER …… Continue reading

Bipolar Disorder Takes Different Path in Patients Who Binge Eat, Study Suggests

Bipolar disorder takes different path in patients who binge eat, study suggests
Bipolar patients who binge eat are more likely to have other mental health issues such as suicidal thoughts, psychosis, anxiety disorders and substance abuse, the study found.… Continue reading

Findings of Long-Term Depression Up to 8 Years Post Infection From West Nile Virus.

Findings of Long-Term Depression up to 8 Years Post Infection From West Nile Virus.

J Clin Psychol. 2012 Jul; 68(7): 801-8
Nolan MS, Hause AM, Murray KO

To examine the psychological sequelae following West Nile virus (WNV) infection among… Continue reading

Victimization Experiences, Substance Misuse, and Mental Health Problems in Relation to Risk for Lethality Among African American and African Caribbean Women.

Victimization Experiences, Substance Misuse, and Mental Health Problems in Relation to Risk for Lethality Among African American and African Caribbean Women.

J Interpers Violence. 2013 Aug 7;
Sabri B, Stockman JK, Bertrand DR, Campbell DW, Callwood GB, Campbell JC… Continue reading

Screening for Elder Mistreatment Among Older Adults Seeking Legal Assistance Services.

Screening for Elder Mistreatment among Older Adults Seeking Legal Assistance Services.

West J Emerg Med. 2013 Aug; 14(4): 309-15
Strasser SM, Smith M, Weaver S, Zheng S, Cao Y

Introduction: The aging population is a rapidly growing demographic in… Continue reading

Depression and Chronic Diseases: It Is Time for a Synergistic Mental Health and Primary Care Approach.

Depression and chronic diseases: it is time for a synergistic mental health and primary care approach.

Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. 2013; 15(2):
Voinov B, Richie WD, Bailey RK

Objective: To identify the growing significance of depression as a… Continue reading

Relationship Between Long Working Hours and Depression: A 3-Year Longitudinal Study of Clerical Workers.

Relationship between long working hours and depression: a 3-year longitudinal study of clerical workers.

J Occup Environ Med. 2013 Aug; 55(8): 863-72
Amagasa T, Nakayama T

To clarify how long working hours affect the likelihood of current and future… Continue reading