Mental Health Weekly Digest

Bipolar Depression - U.S. FDA approves AstraZeneca's Seroquel for bipolar depression treatment

Mental Health - Many adults with psychiatric disorders may also have undiagnosed ADHD

Anxiety Disorders - New anxiety disorders research from College of Medicine, Department of Neurology outlined

Anxiety Disorders - Study data from Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Psychology update knowledge of anxiety disorders in children

Anxiety Disorders Therapy - New anxiety disorders therapy findings from University of Texas published

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Researchers from Karolinska Institut, Department of Pediatric Dentistry discuss findings in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Studies from Goethe University, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry further understanding of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children

Behavior Disorder - Reports from Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences add new data to research in behavior disorder in children

Bipolar Disorders Therapy - Researchers from University of Cincinnati, Department of Psychiatry report details of new studies and findings in the area of bipolar disorders therapy

Conduct Disorder Immunology - Findings from Karolinska Institut, Department of Neuroscience broaden understanding of conduct disorder immunology

Menopause Therapy - Study results from Yale University, Department of Psychiatry update understanding of menopause therapy

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder - Studies from Duke University have provided new information about posttraumatic stress disorder in children

Alzheimer Disease - Long-term care facilities adopt Montessori methodologies for Alzheimer or dementia patients

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Daytrana proves effective for ADHD in children; offers shorter option for long-acting medication

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate in ADHD phase III data shows potential as a treatment for children

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Shire investigational drug SPD465 shown to reduce ADHD symptoms for up to 16 hours

Autism - Association expresses concern over approval of anti-psychotic risperidone for children with autism

Business Update - Cigna Behavioral Health to offer support consultations for veterans and their families

Business Update - Emily Program introduces intensive outpatient program for compulsive overeating

Dermatology - Psychological factors may activate or worsen certain skin conditions

Drug Abuse - Analysis Group releases first-ever study to quantify societal costs of opioid abuse

Drug Abuse - High-tech research shows cocaine changes proteins and brain function

Finance - Charles L. Bowden receives $50,000 NAMI grant for research on bipolar disorder

Hospitals & Health Networks - Depression center opens at University of Michigan Health System

Insomnia - Positive results reported in phase 3 transient insomnia clinical trial of Somaxon's Silenor

Market Analysis - IMS Health forecasts 5-6% growth for global pharmaceutical market in 2007

Mental Health - Antidepressants are linked to lower child suicide rates

Mental Health - Caregivers need emotional support as well as practical help

Mental Health - Child pornography's link to child abuse is unclear

Mental Health - Dysfunction in key brain region give biological basis for sub-type of depression

Mental Health - Poor readers have a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and quitting school

Mental Health - Profiles of serial killers have limitations

Mental Health - Regular follow-up is important during antidepressant treatment

Mental Health - Research may lead to the first diagnostic test to guide the treatment of depression

Mental Health - Researchers analyze the effects of stress on decision-making ability

Mental Health - Study shows cognitive decline in seniors is often undetected, may impair healthcare decisions

Mental Health - Web-based tool allows doctors to assess mental health completely in less than three minutes

Neurology - Study shows the brain's response to pleasing tastes

Pediatrics - Parents should listen to their instincts and pick up crying newborns

Pediatrics - Research reveals breastfeeding boosts mental health in childhood

Suicide Research - U.K. suicide prevention guide released; suicide rate continues to fall

Tobacco Use - High tech ventilation fails to control secondhand smoke

Addiction Medicine - Reports from University of Western Ontario, Center for Addiction and Mental Health advance knowledge in addiction medicine

Addiction Medicine - University of Chile publishes research in addiction medicine

Alcoholism Genetics - Reports outline alcoholism genetics study findings from University Hospital

Alcoholism Risk Factors - New alcoholism risk factors research from University of Newcastle described

Alcoholism Therapy - New alcoholism therapy findings from Yale University, Department of Psychiatry published

Antisocial Behavior - New antisocial behavior in children study findings have been reported from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Department of Psychiatry

Antisocial Behavior - Research conducted at University of Colorado has updated our knowledge about antisocial behavior in children

Anxiety - New anxiety study findings have been reported by researchers at National Institute of Mental Health

Anxiety - Researchers at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center have published new data on anxiety

Anxiety - Researchers from University of Turku, Department of Psychology discuss findings in anxiety in children

Anxiety - Scientists at Queen Elizabeth Hospital release new data on anxiety

Anxiety - Studies from Baylor University, Department of Psychology yield new information about anxiety

Breast Cancer Quality of Care - Recent studies from University of Calgary, Faculty of Kinesiology add new data to breast cancer quality of care

Cognition - Research on cognition published by scientists at Illinois State University, Department of Psychology

Depression - Data on depression in children discussed by researchers at Wayne State University, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences