Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

Shock Therapy for 14-Year-Olds

Shock therapy for 14-year-olds
ECT, which is used in rare cases to treat severe depression, is one of the most contentious aspects of the Mental Health Bill being debated in Parliament, with the plan to allow 14-year-olds to consent to… Continue reading

Prova Education Features New Educational Series on Binge Eating Disorder in

Prova Education Features New Educational Series on Binge Eating Disorder in
The fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) finally defines Binge Eating Disorder as an official eating disorder, creating a greater need for guideline… Continue reading

Has Anyone Around the Age of 18 Had Success With Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)?

Question by Cathy: Has anyone around the age of 18 had success with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
My daughter has had severe depression since she was about 13. She has also had a very traumatic experience and is now diagnosed with… Continue reading

In New York City, the Perfect Storm Is Building

In New York City, the Perfect Storm is Building
New York City has experienced over twenty years of decreasing crime rates. But aggressive policing … The theory centered on the idea that disorder and crime is inexorably linked. If you… Continue reading

Why Are So Many People So Insensitive to the Depressed and Those With Bipolar Disorder?

Question by selkie tears: why are so many people so insensitive to the depressed and those with bipolar disorder?
When ever anyone asks a question about suicide or depression they are always so abused for it. i don’t know if… Continue reading

Woman Pledges to Stay on Roof Until She Raises $50K for Eating Disorder

Woman Pledges To Stay On Roof Until She Raises K For Eating Disorder
SANTA MONICA (CBSLA.com) — A Venice woman has pledged to eat, sleep and practice yoga on a Santa Monica building's rooftop until she's able to raise… Continue reading

Eating Disorders Discussed at Community Event

Eating disorders discussed at community event
Eating disorders discussed at community event. Tweet · Share … 1938 — 75 years ago: A committee of the whole meeting last night of the park board maylead to renaming Douglas Park as Sexton… Continue reading

Addiction Conference to Explore Gender Specific Treatment

Addiction Conference to Explore Gender Specific Treatment
The Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation (CeDAR) at the University of Colorado Hospital will hold its “Gender Matters” addiction and recovery conference Oct. 10-12 in Greenwood Village. … a number of perspectives… Continue reading

Lipocalin-2 Is Involved in Emotional Behaviors and Cognitive Function.

Lipocalin-2 is involved in emotional behaviors and cognitive function.

Front Cell Neurosci. 2013; 7: 122
Ferreira AC, Pinto V, Dá Mesquita S, Novais A, Sousa JC, Correia-Neves M, Sousa N, Palha JA, Marques F

Lipocalin-2 (LCN2), an iron-related protein… Continue reading

Comment On: Kan Et Al. a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Association Between Depression and Insulin Resistance. Diabetes Care 2013;36:480-489.

Comment on: Kan et al. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Association Between Depression and Insulin Resistance. Diabetes Care 2013;36:480-489.

Diabetes Care. 2013 Aug; 36(8): e123
Kawada T

HubMed – depression

Group Problem-Solving Therapy for Postnatal Depression among… Continue reading