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This Week - March 10, 2008

Many medications have psychiatric side-effects
Flu drug makers change labels over behavior issue
No more hiding dangerous side-effects, British health agency warns drug companies
Switching antidepressants helps depressed teens
Antidepressant, Pristiq, gets FDA okay
There may be no benefit to antidepressants
AUDIO: Case stokes debate about Autism, vaccines
Bullying harms kids' mental health
Kids with ADHD more likely to bully
'Play Attention' an alternative to ADHD medication for kids
Curbing impulsivity in children with ADHD
ADHD stimulants don't lead to future drug abuse
ADHD medications may lead to heart problems
FDA OKs Abilify in Kids 10-17
Breast Cancer Drug May Help Bipolar Disorder
Blood test could reveal bipolar disorder, other disorders
Remuda Programs launches anxiety treatment for teens
Luvox extended release approved for OCD and SAD
The human cost of war, many of our soldiers have PTSD
The cost of getting high
A different way of treating opiate addictions
Gambling addictions on campus growing
Talking to your kids about homosexuality
Today's dads are "real parents" and partners
A link between pregnancy, stress and schizophrenia
Latest Schizophrenia News
"Everyone is trying to force me into in-patient treatment for depression"
Thought for today

Many Top Medications Have Psychiatric Side-Effects

Suicide, compulsive gambling, sleep driving. Those are some of the side-effects of today's major prescription medications. And the FDA warns patients to read drug labels; especially the side-effects section. Read more.

Flu Drugs Get New Label Over Behavior Side-Effects

700 reports, so far, of abnormal psychiatric behavior after taking flu drugs - including delirium and death. The FDA says: add this to the label.

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UK: Drug Companies Must Stop Hiding Dangerous Side Effects

UK regulators have promised to tighten laws requiring drug firms to disclose data from clinical trials. That's after the government accuses GSK of allegedly deliberately hiding fact that Paxil can produce suicidal behaviors.

Teens: Antidepressant Not Working? Switch!

40 percent don't respond to the first antidepressants tried. But changing meds and adding psychotherapy seems to help.

Antidepressant Pristiq Gets FDA OK

Pristiq is a derivative of Wyeth's widely used depression drug, Effexor. Here's the story.

Is There Any Benefit to Antidepressants?

After reviewing published and unpublished studies of 4 major antidepressants, researchers report little benefit over placebo.

Case Stokes Debate About Autism and Vaccines

Health officials have conceded that vaccines worsened a rare disorder that led to autism-like symptoms for Terry and Jon Poling's daughter, Hannah. Listen now

Kids' Mental Health Harmed by Bullying

Researchers uncover strong evidence that being bullied can lead to depression and anxiety in children.

ADHD Kids More Likely to Bully

A new study shows that children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are almost four times as likely as others to be bullies. And interestingly enough, many were victims of bullying prior to ADHD symptoms showing up. More.

'Play Attention' An Alternative to ADHD Medication for Kids

Play technology teaches children how to concentrate and provides positive reinforcement for paying attention.

Curbing Impulsivity in Children with ADHD

Self-control is a big problem for ADHD kids. In the future, it may be used as a measure of effectiveness for ADHD drugs.

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Abilify Approved for Kids 10-17

...for help in treating Bipolar I with or without psychotic features.

Breast Cancer Drug May Help Bipolar Disorder

Tamoxifen, the generic breast cancer drug, may help control mania in people with bipolar disorder.

Blood Test Could Reveal Bipolar Disorder, Other Mental Disorders

Could hit market in next five years, but ethicists worry about prying into a person's mental status.

Remuda Programs Offers OCD, Anxiety Treatment for Teens

The inpatient program will treat adolescents and children suffering from all anxiety disorders.

Luvox Approved for OCD and SAD

Luvox Extended-release capsules okayed for treatment of social anxiety disorder (SAD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) in adults.

Many U.S. Soldiers Have PTSD

Stresses of combat are taking their toll on soldiers in and coming back from Iraq.

Number of Youth Substance Abusers in Canada Taking Toll

Canadian government official says: "We think it's time young people were told the plain truth about the real cost of getting high." Government commits $64M for anti-drug campaign.

A Different Way to Treat Opiate Addicts

In West Virginia, those addicted to opiates are the focus of the the medication assisted treatment which uses a drug called buprenorphine.

Gambling Addiction on Campus Growing

...yet many college students have no idea of signs of gambling addiction and colleges don't offer gambling awareness programs.

Talking To Your Kids About Homosexuality

How you as a parent will respond to your child's questions about homosexuality is worth considering. Here's some advice.

Today's Dads Are "Real Parents and Partners"

There's a fundamental shift in how men are handling the role of fatherhood and husband which could produce happier marriages.

Link Between Pregnancy, Stress and Schizophrenia

Severe stress during the first trimester of pregnancy could increase risk of unborn child later developing schizophrenia.

Everyone Is Trying To Force Me Into In-patient Treatment for Depression

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My depression has gotten so bad recently that I have had to withdraw from school. My parents, therapist, and psychiatrist all want me to enter one of those 30 day treatment centers, but I don't know if I can do it. The rules are very strict and you can hardly see your friends and family outside, nor communicate with them very often. How is isolation from your family and friends supposed to help you with your depression. Has anyone ever been to one of those centers? Does anyone have any advice? Looking for help!!!

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Something to think about...

"When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around."

- Willie Nelson

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