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Depression Counselling and Therapy NewsBringing you the latest news and announcements about depression therapy and counselling. Including research and clinical trial details for medications, self-help, support groups and everything relevant to depression for mental health professionals. News is updated at least twice daily. Medtronic to explore neurological and urological trials (Pharmaceutical Business Review)April 25, 2006Medtronic plans to significantly increase its investment in clinical trials aimed at establishing more evidence of the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of its neurological and urological therapies. Medtronic plans trial depression treatmentApril 25, 2006Minneapolis-St Paul Business Journal - Medtronic Inc. said Tuesday it is planning a major clinical trial of the medical device maker's deep-brain stimulation technology to treat severe depression. The decision to go forward with the trial comes after a series of positive results from ... Shock Therapy for the 21st CenturyApril 25, 2006WBAY Green Bay - When you hear the term "shock therapy," probably a lot of negative impressions come to mind. But electro-convulsive therapy, as it's now called, has nothing to do with shocks and everything to do with helping people with severe depression ... Brainwave 'Music' May Soothe a Troubled PsycheApril 25, 2006FOX News - If you suffer from depression, anxiety or insomnia, a new kind of therapy could be music to your brain. The treatment involves recording a personâs brainwaves on a computer and then converting them into music that the patient listens to on a CD ... Why we're letting down both the mothers with post-natal depression and the foster carers who look after their babies (icWales)April 25, 2006As many as one in 10 mothers suffers from post-natal depression following the birth of a child. But despite a legal commitment for foster care to be available to help mothers who are struggling to cope, too many are being denied that statutory right. Life after Longbridge (Guardian Unlimited)April 25, 2006When Peugeot announced the closure of its Ryton plant in Coventry last week with the loss of 2,300 jobs, there was a collective sense of déjà vu for the people of the West Midlands. Depression affects everyoneApril 25, 2006Ada Evening News - As the nation still comes to terms with the brutal killing of 10-year-old Jamie Rose Bolin, it's the life of alleged killer and Purcell resident Kevin Underwood that has been under close media scrutiny. While he hasn't been described as anything less ... May 1, 2006 issue - Q&A: Eva LongoriaApril 25, 2006MSNBC - I heard you're a really good shot. I grew up on a ranch, and my dad educated us really early about guns. We've been target-shooting since I was 5. We had boxes of bull's-eye paper. Did you hunt and skin animals? Yeah, but I don't want to talk about ... Why we're letting down both the mothers with post-natal depression and the foster carers who look after their babies (icWales)April 25, 2006As many as one in 10 mothers suffers from post-natal depression following the birth of a child. But despite a legal commitment for foster care to be available to help mothers who are struggling to cope, too many are being denied that statutory right. Medtronic to explore neurological and urological trials (Pharmaceutical Business Review)April 25, 2006Medtronic plans to significantly increase its investment in clinical trials aimed at establishing more evidence of the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of its neurological and urological therapies. Adult ADHD focus of medical debateApril 25, 2006Orlando Sentinel - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children during early schooling. The disorder makes it difficult for those children to pay attention and behave as expected. ADHD can disappear completely ... Adults drinking up the caloriesApril 25, 2006Pioneer Press - American adults drink one fifth of their daily calories  twice what the World Health Organization recommends. Barry Popkin, professor of nutrition at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, is spearheading a reform effort by health and ... Many Americans Know Little About Mental Illness: SurveyApril 25, 2006HealthScout - Many Americans (44 percent) know little about the symptoms, causes and treatments for mental illnesses, but 84 percent agree that they would benefit from knowing more about the warning signs of such disorders, says a survey released Tuesday by the ... Medtronic Plans Trial of Depression AidApril 25, 2006MSN MoneyCentral - MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Medical-device maker Medtronic Inc. said Tuesday it is planning a clinical trial of its deep brain stimulation technology (DBS) to treat severe depression. The Minneapolis-based company said no other company currently has a ... Medtronic to Pursue Major Clinical Trial of Deep Brain Stimulation as ...April 25, 2006Genetic Engineering News - Results of physician-sponsored studies presented at neurosurgery conference show promise of DBS therapy's positive effect on patients with intractable psychiatric disorders, including OCD Based in part on promising study results presented this week ... Surgical Technique Shows Promise Against Major DepressionApril 25, 2006HealthCentral.com - TUESDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) -- Inserting two tiny "pacemakers" into the base of the brain of people suffering from major depression improved symptoms of the sometimes intractable disease, a small study found. The treatment, called deep brain ... School Board increases psychiatric fundingApril 25, 2006Gulf Breeze News - The Santa Rosa School Board approved a $4,000 yearly increase to Lakeview Center for psychiatric services within the District. This additional allocation for school-based mental health services for medical evaluations and follow up more than doubles ... Dr. Barton Goldsmith: True love and being in love is not the sameApril 25, 2006New Castle News - I have had many people sit on the therapy couch, look deeply at their partner, and say, âI love you, but Iâm not in love with you.â As the eyes of their other half fill with tears, I explain to both of them that this is not a bad thing. The ... Why we're letting down both the mothers with post-natal depression and the foster carers who look after their babies (icWales)April 25, 2006As many as one in 10 mothers suffers from post-natal depression following the birth of a child. But despite a legal commitment for foster care to be available to help mothers who are struggling to cope, too many are being denied that statutory right. Why we're letting down both the mothers with post-natal depression and the foster carers who look after their babies (icWales)April 25, 2006As many as one in 10 mothers suffers from post-natal depression following the birth of a child. But despite a legal commitment for foster care to be available to help mothers who are struggling to cope, too many are being denied that statutory right. Adult ADHD focus of medical debateApril 25, 2006Orlando Sentinel - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children during early schooling. The disorder makes it difficult for those children to pay attention and behave as expected. ADHD can disappear completely ... News in brief from California's North CoastApril 25, 2006Gainesville Sun - A Healdsburg mother will spend more than seven years in jail for the death of her 2-year-old son who was left in a locked minivan with his brother for eight hours. A state appeals court upheld the prison sentence imposed by Sonoma County Superior ... Dr. Barton Goldsmith: True love and being in love is not the sameApril 25, 2006New Castle News - I have had many people sit on the therapy couch, look deeply at their partner, and say, âI love you, but Iâm not in love with you.â As the eyes of their other half fill with tears, I explain to both of them that this is not a bad thing. The ... Deisler back in treatment for depression (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)April 25, 2006Bayern Munich's German international midfielder Sebastian Deisler has revealed that he is again receiving treatment for depression after being ruled out of this summer's World Cup. Why we're letting down both the mothers with post-natal depression and the foster carers who look after their babies (icWales)April 25, 2006As many as one in 10 mothers suffers from post-natal depression following the birth of a child. But despite a legal commitment for foster care to be available to help mothers who are struggling to cope, too many are being denied that statutory right. Why we're letting down both the mothers with post-natal depression and the foster carers who look after their babies (icWales)April 25, 2006As many as one in 10 mothers suffers from post-natal depression following the birth of a child. But despite a legal commitment for foster care to be available to help mothers who are struggling to cope, too many are being denied that statutory right. Sixteen years of unrelenting pain (ic Surrey Online)April 25, 2006COULD you imagine living in severe pain every waking moment for 16 years? This is the experience of 63-year-old Vivienne Finch who has suffered from a mysterious condition affecting her head and face since 1989. Anonymity The Key To IM TherapyApril 25, 2006WebProNews - Instant messaging has found a useful place in the world of mental health, with a number of services allowing patients to connect anonymously to therapists. The impersonal nature of instant messaging has proved a blessing for people who want to ... Nothing fishy about benefits of omega-3 fatty acidsApril 25, 2006Jackson Clarion-Ledger - This photo from the family of Randal McCloy, shows McCloy, the sole survivor of the mine explosion in Tallmansville, W.Va., with his son, Randal Jr. McCloy. Omega-3 fatty acids are credited with helping him recover. In the days following the Jan. 2 ... Adult ADHD focus of medical debateApril 25, 2006Orlando Sentinel - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children during early schooling. The disorder makes it difficult for those children to pay attention and behave as expected. ADHD can disappear completely ... Why we're letting down both the mothers with post-natal depression and the foster carers who look after their babies (icWales)April 25, 2006As many as one in 10 mothers suffers from post-natal depression following the birth of a child. But despite a legal commitment for foster care to be available to help mothers who are struggling to cope, too many are being denied that statutory right. Man in hospital after trying to strangle wife (The Scotsman)April 25, 2006A MAN who was stopped from strangling his wife in their Edinburgh home by his teenage daughter has been sent to hospital for treatment. Fighting Back: Victim's self-defense not just physical actionsApril 25, 2006Daily Times - In April 2001, an 81-year-old woman relocated to Maryville to care for her elderly mother. Little did she know, her unquestioning trust of others would eventually lead to her brutal rape. The woman was raped in her home by a man who said he was an ... Sepracor Announces First Quarter 2006 ResultsApril 25, 2006Genetic Engineering News - Sepracor Inc. (Nasdaq: SEPR) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter 2006. For the three months ended March 31, 2006, Sepracor's consolidated revenues were approximately $285.7 million, of which revenues from Sepracor ... Dr. Barton Goldsmith: True love and being in love is not the sameApril 25, 2006New Castle News - I have had many people sit on the therapy couch, look deeply at their partner, and say, âI love you, but Iâm not in love with you.â As the eyes of their other half fill with tears, I explain to both of them that this is not a bad thing. The ... DEISLER STRUGGLING WITH INJURY BLOW (Give Me Football)April 25, 2006Bayern Munich midfielder Sebastian Deisler has revealed he sought preventative treatment for depression after suffering another injury setback in March which ruled him out of the World Cup. Melatonin may lighten winter bluesApril 25, 2006Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel - Spring may offer a big lift to those who suffer from seasonal affective disorder, though a new study supports the idea that the severe "winter blues" may derive largely from an out-of-sync internal clock. In this week's issue of the Proceedings of ... Why we're letting down both the mothers with post-natal depression and the foster carers who look after their babies (icWales)April 25, 2006As many as one in 10 mothers suffers from post-natal depression following the birth of a child. But despite a legal commitment for foster care to be available to help mothers who are struggling to cope, too many are being denied that statutory right. Cold Spring council backs state psychiatric hospitalApril 25, 2006St. Cloud Times - @Normal:COLD SPRING â City Council members will allow a state-run psychiatric hospital in their business park. Residents spoke in favor of the facility during a public hearing Monday, but against the lack of information they received about it ... Adult ADHD focus of medical debateApril 25, 2006Orlando Sentinel - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children during early schooling. The disorder makes it difficult for those children to pay attention and behave as expected. ADHD can disappear completely ... Bad medicine (Guardian Unlimited)April 25, 2006Some alternative therapies may do more harm than good for people with depression, warns Amelia Mustapha. Bad medicine (Guardian Unlimited)April 25, 2006National Depression Week - the annual campaign to raise awareness of depression, its treatments and the support services available - is with us again. Bullying Keeps Overweight Kids Off The Field (Medical News Today)April 25, 2006Playground taunts may seem like harmless child's play, but bullying may keep overweight children on the sidelines, making it more difficult for them to shed pounds, University of Florida researchers say.Most kids are bullied at some point in their lives, but overweight children are more often the targets of bullies' slings and arrows... click link for more info. Why we're letting down both the mothers with post-natal depression and the foster carers who look after their babies (icWales)April 25, 2006As many as one in 10 mothers suffers from post-natal depression following the birth of a child. But despite a legal commitment for foster care to be available to help mothers who are struggling to cope, too many are being denied that statutory right. Bad medicine (Guardian Unlimited)April 25, 2006Some alternative therapies may do more harm than good for people with depression, warns Amelia Mustapha. Bad medicine (Guardian Unlimited)April 25, 2006National Depression Week - the annual campaign to raise awareness of depression, its treatments and the support services available - is with us again. Youngest Hurricane Victims Facing Chronic Illness, Mental Health Problems (Medical News Today)April 25, 2006Already displaced by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, thousands of families in FEMA-subsidized temporary housing in Louisiana are facing a second crisis, according to a new study issued today by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and The Children's Health Fund. The study found this displaced group is suffering from a host of serious medical and mental health problems, but receiving Residents deserve servicesApril 25, 2006Denver Post - Consider the case of Matt (not his real name,) a promising football player and product of Aurora Public Schools. Sidelined with painful injuries after a brief career in the Canadian Football League, Matt turned to drugs and alcohol to combat physical ... Bad medicine (Guardian Unlimited)April 25, 2006Some alternative therapies may do more harm than good for people with depression, warns Amelia Mustapha. Bad medicine (Guardian Unlimited)April 25, 2006National Depression Week - the annual campaign to raise awareness of depression, its treatments and the support services available - is with us again. A little therapy and a lot of ShakespeareApril 25, 2006Biloxi Sun Herald - Anyone who thinks Shakespeare has no place in Katrina recovery didn't get the letter that Tonya Hays sent to schools across the Coast, saying the arts can "bring hope in the midst of despair and joy in times of grief." As director of WINGS Performing ... Solving the mystery of fibromyalgiaApril 25, 2006Southern Illinoisan - You go to the doctor complaining of throbbing, burning muscle pain throughout your body, overwhelming fatigue, and anxiety that makes it extremely difficult to do even the everyday things like housecleaning, playing with the kids and exercising ... Area woman focused as she deals with effects of accidentApril 25, 2006Review - Those who know Renee Stoica have learned that you can't take something away from someone who refuses to concede - no matter what the circumstances. Stoica was involved in a motorcycle accident last year that left her in a coma for eight weeks ... Melatonin may lighten winter bluesApril 25, 2006Newsday - Spring may offer a big lift to those who suffer from seasonal affective disorder, though a new study supports the idea that the severe "winter blues" may derive largely from an out-of-sync internal clock. In this week's issue of the Proceedings of ... Why we're letting down both the mothers with post-natal depression and the foster carers who look after their babies (icWales)April 25, 2006As many as one in 10 mothers suffers from post-natal depression following the birth of a child. But despite a legal commitment for foster care to be available to help mothers who are struggling to cope, too many are being denied that statutory right. Why we're letting down both the mothers with post-natal depression and the foster carers who look after their babies (icWales)April 25, 2006As many as one in 10 mothers suffers from post-natal depression following the birth of a child. But despite a legal commitment for foster care to be available to help mothers who are struggling to cope, too many are being denied that statutory right. Health fair booths offer screenings plus latest medical informationApril 25, 2006Rapid City Journal - RAPID CITY -- People attending the 24th annual Black Hills Area Health & Human Services Fair on Saturday, April 29, can expect to see the usual medical items that are used to test for high blood pressure, screen for diabetes and check cholesterol ... Why we're letting down both the mothers with post-natal depression and the foster carers who look after their babies (icWales)April 25, 2006As many as one in 10 mothers suffers from post-natal depression following the birth of a child. But despite a legal commitment for foster care to be available to help mothers who are struggling to cope, too many are being denied that statutory right. Being Treated for Depression? Another State Bar Wants to KnowApril 25, 2006Law.com - If Abraham Lincoln were alive, he would encounter several difficulties gaining admittance to the Connecticut Bar -- assuming he deserved his reputation both for honesty and for 'melancholia.' That's because the state's Bar Examining Committee has re ... Circadian Phase-Shift Supported for Winter DepressionApril 25, 2006Medscape News - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Apr 24 - Findings from a new study lend further support to the circadian phase-shift hypothesis as the basis for winter depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). According to the phase-shift hypothesis ... Latest news: Cold Spring approves psychiatric hospitalApril 25, 2006St. Cloud Times - COLD SPRING â Cold Spring Council members will allow a state-run psychiatric hospital in their business park. Council members voted 4-1 tonight to approve a special use permit that will allow the facility in the park under certain conditions ... Adult ADHD focus of medical debateApril 25, 2006Orlando Sentinel - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that becomes apparent in some children during early schooling. The disorder makes it difficult for those children to pay attention and behave as expected. ADHD can disappear completely ...
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