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Does DSM-5 Spell the Downfall of the Mental Health Bible?
As the date of publication for the DSM-5 approaches, the outcry against what is known as the Bible of Psychiatry grows ever louder. Prominent names and organizations in the world of mental health are decrying what they view as the inevitable onslaught of over-diagnosing and overmedicating these new “disorders.” While it is important for psychiatrists to have guidelines to follow, the guidelines themselves should be well-researched and planned out, instead of classifying every excessive behavior as … Read entire article »
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Electric Brain Stimulation Alleviates Serious Depression
In the ongoing quest to quell depression, new research reveals that another treatment modality has been proven effective in patients who didn’t respond to standard antidepressant treatment—electric brain stimulation. Also known as vagus nerve stimulation, this method of treatment has been proven to effectively alleviate symptoms of depression. New findings published in the medical journal Brain Stimulation show that a form of electronic brain stimulation, known as vagus nerve stimulation, catalyzes changes in brain metabolism a … Read entire article »
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Details Emerge in Cleveland Kidnapping; Does Amanda Berry Suffer from Stockholm Syndrome?
On Monday night, in one of the most disturbing and gripping stories of the year, three women were rescued from a Cleveland, Ohio house where they had been held captive for years after being kidnapped in the early 2000’s. The women were Gina DeJesus, 23, Michelle Knight, 32, and Amanda Berry, age 27. Their rescue came when Berry was able to get the attention of neighbor Charles Ramsey, who helped her kick in part of the … Read entire article »
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Catherine Zeta-Jones Attends Treatment Center for Bipolar Disorder
Dealing with a chronic mental disorder can be extremely debilitating, especially for celebrities who are constantly under public scrutiny. Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones entered a 30-day treatment center on Monday to better manage her bipolar II disorder. According to her publicist Cece Yorke, “Catherine has proactively checked into a health care facility. Catherine has said that she is committed to periodic care in order to manage her health in an optimum manner” (Payne). Zeta-Jones, 43, is … Read entire article »
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Depressive Mentality Might be Contagious
Provocative new research suggests that a particular style of thinking that makes people vulnerable to depression can influence others, increasing their symptoms of depression as much as six months later. Psychological scientists Gerald Haeffel, Ph.D., and Jennifer Hames of the University of Notre Dame studied college roommates to determine if the way in which an individual thinks of things can actually “rub off” on others causing detrimental effects. It has long been known that some people are … Read entire article »
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Faith in God Shows Potential Improvement of Mental Health Outcomes
Recent research indicates faith in a “Higher Power” could substantially increase the chances of a successful outcome from short-term treatment for psychiatric illness. For this study, a team of researchers followed patients who were under care from a hospital’s behavioral health program in order to investigate the relationship between the patients’ degree of faith in God, or a “Higher Power,” and actual outcomes of treatment. The results of the study can be found in the next issue … Read entire article »
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The Saddleback Church Family Launches Petition to Raise Awareness of Mental Health
Pastor Rick Warren and the family at Saddleback Church have made a proactive response to the suicide death of their son Matthew, starting a petition on the church’s website to raise awareness about mental illness. The pastor and his wife have also started a foundation on mental health in their son’s honor, naming it after him. Warren’s 27-year-old son shot himself after a lifelong battle with mental illness and depression. The Saddleback family has taken this … Read entire article »
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The Effectiveness of Therapy
Psychotherapy is one of the most common parts of a treatment plan for a large range of ailments: from trauma and substance abuse to anxiety and depression. There are many different types of psychotherapy; cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, music therapy and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)—these are just a few of the options a patient can choose as a course of treatment. What people are questioning now is whether or not therapy works—and who can … Read entire article »
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Is the Full Moon to Blame for Mental Illness?
Legend has it that the full moon is to blame for bizarre human behavior. Have you ever felt the effect of a full moon? If so – or if you fear the moon can cause insanity – read further. Moon Facts (from National Geographic): The moon is Earth’s satellite (a satellite differs from a planet in that planets revolve around the sun, while a satellite revolves around another planet). The moon is about 4.6 billion years old, or … Read entire article »
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Depression: Bad for Your Heart
It is well known that there is a correlation between depression and cardiac risks; from developing heart problems or having recurring cardiovascular events or heart-related death. This is thought to stem from several external factors that depression influences, such as obesity, smoking, and insomnia, as well as an internal factor; such as slower cardiovascular recovery after exercise. Although the risks are raised, there are certain preventative measures that people can take to maintain a healthy … Read entire article »
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