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#prozacnation

The Mind In The World: Mental Illness, Culture, And Why America May Not Know Best

In the latest issue of the NYT Magazine, Ethan Watters points out that Americans feel we wrote the book on mental illness. But conceptions of psychological suffering vary greatly across cultures — and ours isn't necessarily the best one. More »

01/11/10

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By Anna N.

#suicidegirls

The "Back Me Up" Campaign Sheds Light On Rising Suicide Rates In Young Latinas

Maggie Burgos and Soraya Lopez are mother and daughter who share more than blood: they both battled depression, and in Burgos' case, made multiple suicide attempts. Now, the two helped launch the "Back Me Up" campaign, to raise awareness. More »

01/07/10

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By LatoyaPeterson

#prozacnation

Study: For Mild Depression, Antidepressants No Better Than Placebo

A new study has found that the benefits of antidepressants increase the more depressed a patient is, and that for those with mild symptoms, the drugs may be no better than a placebo. More »

01/06/10

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By Anna N.

#sleepyheads

Regular Sleep Fights Teen Depression

In news that should surprise no one, teens with regular sleep schedules are at lower risk of depression. They are also 400% less likely to fall asleep in class and get their shoelaces tied to the chair. [NY Daily News]

01/04/10

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By Anna N.

#projectmayhem

Woman Causes Riot Over Lottery Hoax

A woman started a riot at an Ohio Burlington Coat Factory when she pulled up in a limo, announced that she'd just won the lottery, and told customers that all purchases were on her. None of it was true. [NYDailyNews]

10/15/09

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By Katy

#depressiondecisions

New Recommendations For Depression During Pregnancy, But Few Answers

Two medical associations recently released a report advocating that decisions on depression treatment for pregnant women be made on a case-by-case basis. For many expectant moms, this isn't much help. More »

10/06/09

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By Anna N.

#broadspectrum

Studies Show Autism More Common Than Previously Thought

Two studies show more American kids have autism spectrum disorders than previously thought, about one in a hundred. But critics caution that the study methodology may be flawed. More »

10/05/09

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By Anna N.

#anoldjungbook

Does Carl Jung Still Matter?

The upcoming publication of Carl Jung's Red Book — a record of his fantasies and hallucinations during a sort of breakdown — has excited Jungians the world over. But is Jung still relevant today? More »

09/17/09

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By Anna N.

#childsplay

European PSA Shows How Stress Affects Scary Baby Dolls

If you don't have any mental health issues know, you will after watching this PSA. Its message seems to be that stress causes child abuse causes doll abuse, all in an environment of creepy music and misery. [AdFreak]

09/10/09

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By Anna N.

#crossingtheborder

Borderline Personality Disorder: Not Just For Women, No Longer Hopeless

Shari Roan of the LA Times says borderline personality disorder has long been seen as one of the most difficult mental illnesses to treat. But advances in therapy are improving that prognosis for sufferers — and busting some stereotypes. More »

09/08/09

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By Anna N.

#exposed

Click here to read "I’m Back In The Human Race": <i>Elle</i> Takes On New PTSD Therapy

"I’m Back In The Human Race": Elle Takes On New PTSD Therapy

In the past year, Elle's had a surprising number of pretty serious articles on mental health. This month, writer Louisa Kamps tackles a new therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder, in which sufferers mentally relive traumatic events. More »

08/26/09

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By Anna N.

#psychologytoday

"Mad Pride," Mental Illness, And The Age Of Antidepressants

Yesterday ABC interviewed Joe Pantoliano about "Mad Pride," a movement whose members think of mental illnesses as gifts and, in some cases, reject traditional treatment. In this, they have something in common with today's antidepressant critics. More »

08/26/09

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By Anna N.

#prozacandpregnancy

Report: More Confusing Information For Depressed Moms

An American Psychiatric Association report says depressed pregnant women should consider therapy before drugs, because of risk to the fetus, but "the risk of the mother's untreated depression to the unborn child also should be taken into account." [WSJ]

08/21/09

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By Anna N.

#noshitstudies

"It's Emotionally Draining To Live With A Constant Fear Of Losing A Job"

04/30/09

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#talktoher

Read My Lips: The Importance Of Being (Gynecologically) Earnest

Today, Clare Allen writes in Guardian that she's never going to have another Pap smear done, cancer be damned, because she found her last one so traumatic. You see, she suffers from mental illness. More »

04/17/09

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By Megan

#histeria