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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. When Worry Gets in the Way of LifeMay 30, 2006WAFF - FRIDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- Adding to the growing evidence that mental illness in childhood can lead to problems later in life, a new Finnish study suggests that depressed kids are more likely to grow up to become smokers. Researchers who ... Convicted Killer Seeks Sex-Change SurgeryMay 30, 2006WINK TV - BOSTON A man serving a life sentence for the murder of his wife is asking a federal judge to order the state to pay for a sex-change operation for him, saying that denying him the surgery amounts to cruel and unusual punishment. A psychiatrist ... Common Complaints Need DiagnosedMay 30, 2006KDKA - (KDKA) PITTSBURGH Most people have aches and pains every now and then. Sometimes what seems like minor problems could be warning signs for something more serious. The key is to know the difference. âI've been noticing with everything I eat, I get ... âA huge extended familyâMay 30, 2006Maui News - WAILUKU â At Hale o Lanakila, adults with mental illness donât pass judgment on each other. Itâs why women like Susan King, Patricia McGrath and Kathryn Steinbacher â all of whom have been diagnosed with depression â are drawn there and now ... Tired of being tired? It could be your thyroidMay 30, 2006Orlando Sentinel - Recognize this scenario? You diet and exercise, but your waistline stays the same -- or worse, it steadily expands. It might not be your fault. You could be suffering from hypothyroidism, also known as underactive thyroid. Because thyroid hormones ... CORRECTED-FDA warns Wyeth on quality at Puerto Rico plant (Reuters.co.uk)May 30, 2006In WASHINGTON story headlined, "FDA warns Wyeth on quality at Puerto Rico plant," please read in 8th paragraph, "Wyeth spokesman Doug Petkus...." Corrects spelling of first name. Depressed Boys More Likely to Smoke as AdultsMay 30, 2006KTRE - FRIDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- Adding to the growing evidence that mental illness in childhood can lead to problems later in life, a new Finnish study suggests that depressed kids are more likely to grow up to become smokers. Researchers who ... YOU ARE HERE: (Aidsmap)May 30, 2006French researchers have found that patients taking efavirenz ( Sustiva ) do not have a greater risk of depression than those taking a protease inhibitor-based regimen over three years. Tired of being tired? It could be your thyroidMay 30, 2006Orlando Sentinel - Recognize this scenario? You diet and exercise, but your waistline stays the same -- or worse, it steadily expands. It might not be your fault. You could be suffering from hypothyroidism, also known as underactive thyroid. Because thyroid hormones ... Antiques, massage therapy available at new Tryon storeMay 30, 2006Tryon Daily Bulletin - A husbandâs hobby and wifeâs career have combined in Tryon to form a unique business on Hwy. 176. Antique Bodyworks is a blending of Bruce Thomasâ fascination with antiques and Sue Thomasâ massage ther-apy work. The antique showroom is ... FDA warns Wyeth on quality at Puerto Rico plantMay 30, 2006Reuters - WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Possible contaminants in headache remedies, hormone replacement therapy and other pills made at Wyeth's plant in Puerto Rico have not been adequately checked out or corrected, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on ... CORRECTED-FDA warns Wyeth on quality at Puerto Rico plantMay 30, 2006Reuters - In WASHINGTON story headlined, "FDA warns Wyeth on quality at Puerto Rico plant," please read in 8th paragraph, "Wyeth spokesman Doug Petkus...." Corrects spelling of first name. A corrected version follows. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Possible ... Hypnotherapy May Alleviate IBS SymptomsMay 30, 2006KSDK - (NBC News) - There may be some relief for people who suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Patients in Scotland reported reduced symptoms and improved quality of life after about 12 to 15 hypnotherapy sessions over the course of three months ... FDA warns Wyeth on quality at Puerto Rico plant (Reuters.co.uk)May 30, 2006WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Possible contaminants in headache remedies, hormone replacement therapy and other pills made at Wyeth's plant in Puerto Rico have not been adequately checked out or corrected, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday. CORRECTED-FDA warns Wyeth on quality at Puerto Rico plant (Reuters)May 30, 2006In WASHINGTON story headlined, "FDA warns Wyeth on quality at Puerto Rico plant," please read in 8th paragraph, "Wyeth spokesman Doug Petkus...." Corrects spelling of first name. Suffer from Chronic Depression? New Treatment Offers HopeMay 30, 2006KVBC - (ARA) - Do you feel sad all the time? Have trouble concentrating and making decisions? Or experience feelings of guilt, worthlessness and helplessness that won't go away? If so, you may be one of the 19 million Americans who suffer from depression ... Depressed Boys More Likely to Smoke as AdultsMay 30, 2006WLNS - FRIDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- Adding to the growing evidence that mental illness in childhood can lead to problems later in life, a new Finnish study suggests that depressed kids are more likely to grow up to become smokers. Researchers who ... There really is a healthy alternative (Times Online)May 30, 2006The Prince of Wales is well known for his interest in complementary medicine. Addressing the World Health Assembly in Geneva last Tuesday he issued a plea for patients to be offered both conventional and complementary treatments as part of an âintegrated approachâ to healthcare. Coping with bereavement; seasickness; mouth ulcers (Times Online)May 30, 2006Q. I am suffering the loss of my mother, who died four months ago. I wake at about 3.30am most mornings, and I find the grief and aching, empty pain at this time unbearable. Is there anything I can do to ease my grief and night waking? Bipolar teens see hostility in neutral faces (New Scientist)May 30, 2006Adolescents with bipolar disorder are more likely to misinterpret neutral facial expressions â and brain scans reveal a boosted fear level Inmate Seeks Court Order For Sex-Change OperationMay 30, 2006Boston Channel - BOSTON -- A convicted killer is asking a judge to order state corrections officials to help him get a sex-change operation. Robert Kosilek, who is now known as Michelle Kosilek, initially sued the Department of Correction four years ago, seeking ... When Worry Gets in the Way of LifeMay 30, 2006WXIX - FRIDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- Adding to the growing evidence that mental illness in childhood can lead to problems later in life, a new Finnish study suggests that depressed kids are more likely to grow up to become smokers. Researchers who ... Ore. research suggests multiple body clocksMay 30, 2006kgw.com - There may be more than one body clock that controls sleep, according to a new study. AP graphic Scientists know that a part of the brain called the suprachiasmatic nucleus regulates cycles of sleep and wakefulness. But Oregon Health & Science ... The number of (Al Jazeera)May 30, 2006The U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander J.D. Gordon said the 75 prisoners had joined three earlier hunger-strikers who have been refusing food since August 2005. Hypnotherapy could help people who suffer from irritable bowel ...May 30, 2006WNDU - There could be some relief for people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome. Patients in Scotland reported reduced symptoms and improved quality of life after about 12 to 15 hypnotherapy sessions. That's over the course of three months ... Count on HealthMay 30, 2006Morning News - The pain from a migraine can be miserable and often times disabling. An estimated 28-million Americans suffer with migraines. The pain can be accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Migraines are ... Books : The Feeling Good HandbookMay 30, 2006Science Daily - ...written by one of the prime developers of cognitive therapy, teaching how to remove the mental obstacles that hinder success--from test anxiety and fear of public speaking to procrastination and self-doubt. I read this book when I was going ... Age Is No Barrier to Lifting Depression's Heavy VeilMay 30, 2006New York Times - Depression afflicts people of all ages, but it can be particularly devastating for older people, who are less likely to seek treatment and more likely to commit suicide than younger adults similarly afflicted. The problems include the failure to ... Cognitive Therapy Helps Ease Back PainMay 30, 2006Austin American-Statesman - FRIDAY, Jan. 20 (HealthDay News) -- People with chronic lower back pain can reap as much benefit from cognitive behavioral therapy as they do from physical therapy, a new Dutch study suggests. Low back pain sufferers reported improvements in function ... Hypnotherapy improves quality of life for people with Irritable Bowel ...May 30, 2006EurekAlert - Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) who took part in hypnotherapy sessions reported reduced symptoms and improved quality of life, according to research published in the June issue of Journal of Clinical Nursing. Dr Graeme D Smith from ... 30 May 2006 (PharmiWeb)May 30, 2006Today, pharmacologic therapies are often the first line of treatment for many diseases, including most chronic conditions... 30 May 2006 (PharmiWeb)May 30, 2006Today, pharmacologic therapies are often the first line of treatment for many diseases, including most chronic conditions... Don't lose your head over a headache (Independent)May 30, 2006TENSION HEADACHE Tired of being tired? It could be your thyroidMay 30, 2006Orlando Sentinel - Recognize this scenario? You diet and exercise, but your waistline stays the same -- or worse, it steadily expands. It might not be your fault. You could be suffering from hypothyroidism, also known as underactive thyroid. Because thyroid hormones ... St. Joseph's tries to overcome cultural barriers for persons with ...May 30, 2006Bergen Record - Like most girls her age, Valentina Villa fidgets in her chair at the doctor's office, kicking bored feet that barely touch the ground as her mom and dad talk to her doctor about her condition. Glitter sparkles on her blue jeans. A band of turquoise ... Daily Drinking Cuts Heart Disease Risk for MenMay 30, 2006KRNV - WALTHAM, Mass., May 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Decision Resources, Inc., one of the world's leading research and advisory firms for pharmaceutical and healthcare issues, finds that growth in the underserved bipolar depression market will be attributable ... Cancer Survivors Face Emotional Challenges After Successful TreatmentMay 30, 2006Medical News Today - Your bout with cancer - or maybe a battle royal - is over. You beat the disease, withstood the treatment. You're a survivor. But after treatment, many women find themselves dealing with emotional fallout -- fear of recurrence, depression , body ... Volunteers needed to try heart medicationMay 30, 2006Belleville News-Democrat - Volunteers are needed to test what researchers hope will be a better alternative to Coumadin for people with atrial fibrillation. St. Louis University is taking part in the study, which hopes to enroll 15,000 patients at 400 centers around the world ... Mental Health Q & AMay 30, 2006Saratogian - It's a public entity, a department of the county. Our clientele are adults, children and youth, residents of the county who are on Medicaid, Medicare or uninsured, referred to us by all variety of places. Some are self-referred; some have been in ... STUDY INTO CERVICAL CANCER'S EFFECT ON VICTIMS' PARTNERS (Daily Record)May 30, 2006THE impact of cervical cancer on men is to be studied in depth for the first time. Ateam of experts is planning the UK's biggest study into the psychological effect of the cancer not only on women but also on the men in their lives. Depressed or stressed? (Daily Mail)May 30, 2006A new study suggests many of the record number of depressed Britons may simply be suffering the strains of modern life. And the cure is NOT drugs with dangerous side-effects Public Speaking Fears Vanish In Minutes Using EFT Tapping Techniques (Online Recruitment)May 30, 2006The British public say they are more afraid of public speaking than they are of snakes or spiders. Cancer Survivors Face Emotional Challenges After Successful Treatment (Medical News Today)May 30, 2006Your bout with cancer - or maybe a battle royal - is over. You beat the disease, withstood the treatment. You're a survivor. But after treatment, many women find themselves dealing with emotional fallout -- fear of recurrence, depression, body changes, loneliness, and changing relationships -- to name a few. [click link for full article] Music Eases Perception Of Chronic PainMay 30, 2006Playfuls - According to Medical News Today, a study published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing found that music can significantly ease a patient's perception of chronic pain. Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation examined the effect of music on 60 ... Mental Health and Illness - Bouncing Back from the BrinkMay 30, 2006Southern Illinoisan - Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States suffered from depression his entire adult life. He often battled suicidal thoughts and would go off into the woods, alone accompanied only by a gun. During the time of his second nervous ... Rare disease claims life of canine companionMay 30, 2006Corsicana Daily Sun - IPSWICH, Mass. â Therapy takes many forms. For Donna Joyce, it was Maria, 145 pounds of patience and devotion. Maria was a Great Dane trained to help people like Joyce who have trouble keeping their balance, but the dog became much more than that ... Tired of being tired? It could be your thyroidMay 30, 2006Orlando Sentinel - Recognize this scenario? You diet and exercise, but your waistline stays the same -- or worse, it steadily expands. It might not be your fault. You could be suffering from hypothyroidism, also known as underactive thyroid. Because thyroid hormones ... Why does depression decrease with age?May 30, 2006Stanford Daily - Even during her angst-filled high school years in Scotland, Elaine Robertson had a plan. Observing her peers' extreme emotional mood swings, she knew she wanted to study anxiety disorders. After this epiphany, the steps to her goal were pretty ... Depressed or stressed? (Daily Mail)May 30, 2006A new study suggests many of the record number of depressed Britons may simply be suffering the strains of modern life. And the cure is NOT drugs with dangerous side-effects Prostitution Court: A struggle for a new lifeMay 30, 2006Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Theresa Faust keeps track of her record. The Hill District woman has been sentenced in Common Pleas Court on prostitution charges by the late Senior Judge Henry R. Smith Jr., the late President Judge Robert E. Dauer and by Judge W. Terrence O'Brien ... Health Guidelines Back Off on Routine Cancer ScreensMay 30, 2006NHPR - Every two years, medical directors at Anthem, Cigna, and Harvard Pilgrim insurance companies sit down and draft a list of health conditions doctors should screen for. The list is intended to help doctors keep up with the latest science. And it also ... Central Jersey briefcase:Morris named executive VP of new unitMay 30, 2006Courier News - BERNARDSVILLE -- Scientific Advantage LLC , a global provider of services related to medical science liaisons and medical affairs, has formed MSL Advantage LLC to fill liaison staffing positions within pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device ... Rep. Patrick Kennedy to Enter Drug RehabMay 30, 2006WISH-TV - Rep. Patrick Kennedy said Friday he was entering treatment for addiction to prescription pain medication, a decision made after a highly publicized car crash near the Capitol that he said he cannot recall. Kennedy, D-R.I., said he plans to seek ... When Worry Gets in the Way of LifeMay 30, 2006WHO-TV - FRIDAY, May 26 (HealthDay News) -- Adding to the growing evidence that mental illness in childhood can lead to problems later in life, a new Finnish study suggests that depressed kids are more likely to grow up to become smokers. Researchers who ... FDA OKâd vagus nerve stimulation for treatment-resistant depression ...May 30, 2006Asheville Citizen-Times - QUESTION: My psychiatrist has recommended a procedure called vagus nerve stimulation to treat my depression. Why have I not heard about this before? ANSWER: VNS has actually been around for years and used in the treatment of epilepsy. Last year, the ... Alternative treatments popular way to treat mental-health problemsMay 30, 2006La Crosse Tribune - Harvey Larsen finds that Tai Chi Chih has a calming effect when he does the movements. The Holmen, Wis., man said the gentle movements help reduce stress and increase his energy. Larson takes Tai Chi Chih instruction from Sister Marian Massman at the ... Age Is No Barrier to Lifting Depression's Heavy VeilMay 30, 2006New York Times - Depression afflicts people of all ages, but it can be particularly devastating for older people, who are less likely to seek treatment and more likely to commit suicide than younger adults similarly afflicted. The problems include the failure to ... STUDY INTO CERVICAL CANCER'S EFFECT ON VICTIMS' PARTNERS (Daily Record)May 30, 2006THE impact of cervical cancer on men is to be studied in depth for the first time. Ateam of experts is planning the UK's biggest study into the psychological effect of the cancer not only on women but also on the men in their lives.
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