The role of the Food and Drug Administration is to ensure that the food and drug products available on the market are safe, and in the case of medical treatments, demonstrate a scientifically significant level of effectiveness. Although careful safety regulation is important, the procedures currently in place at the FDA for approving a product’s [...]
In The News: Cortical Electrostimulation Effective Against Fibromyalgia, Electrical Stimulation Helps Stroke Victims, Army To Include Alternative Treatments for Soldiers, Nonclinical Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Raises Ethical Questions
A study published in Pain Medicine reported evidence that noninvasive cortical electrostimulation, using a cranial stimulator, produces modest effects in pain reduction compared to placebo-controls, which included either sham treatment or nonactive brain electrical stimulation, for patients with fibromyalgia. This was a randomize double-blind and placebo-controlled clinical trial that included 77 subjects meeting the criterion [...]
In the News: Working Overtime & Depression, Bereavement Not Considered Depression by DSM, Magic Mushrooms a Possible Treatment for Depression, Anxiety, and Cluster Headaches, Sleep Problems & Aging
This week PLoS One, the journal of the Public Library of Science, published results to a study that tracked the emotional health and habits of public servants for a total of six years and found that people who worked excessive overtime were twice as likely to develop symptoms of depression compared to those who worked [...]
Sleep Problems Exacerbate Mood Outcomes in Patients with Co-Occurring Bipolar Disorder and Substance Abuse Problems
A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry reports that poor sleep at baseline is predictive of worse mood outcomes for individuals suffering from both bipolar disorder and drug dependency. This research was a secondary analysis study lead by Roger D. Weiss, M.D., professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and clinical director [...]
In The News: Sleep & Anxiety Clinic for Kids, Depression Is Not Evolutionarily Advantageous, Postpartum Depression Myths, Tips Against Insomnia
The University of Houston opens the Sleep and Anxiety Center for Kids (SACK), headed by Candice Alfano, PhD, associate professor of clinical psychology at UH. The center will provide low-cost sleep evaluation and treatment options, as well as support several clinical research studies that will offer experimental treatments at no cost for eligible participants. Richard [...]
In the News: Depression & Diabetes, Vitamin D a Natural Antidepressant, Genes Behind Anxiety Identified, Listen to Bach During Surgery
A study published in The Annals of Family Care reports patients presenting with type 2 diabetes show significant improvements on blood sugar tests when an integrated diabetes-and-depression treatment is utilized versus implementing only usual care. Outcomes related 60% of patients had improved blood sugar test results and 58% of patients experienced a reduction in depression [...]
Postpartum Support International Responds to Alarming 32.4% Depression Rate Among Pregnant Latinas
Postpartum Support International (PSI), a leading educational, support, and advocacy organization dedicated to helping women undergoing the effects of prenatal mental health disorders has released a new clinical training and educational DVD, Madre Saludable, Familia Feliz, to hospitals and healthcare agencies nationwide in an effort to aid Latinas suffering from Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders [...]
Deep Brain Stimulation, Effective Treatment for Depression and Bipolar II
A new study published in the of Archives of General Psychiatry provides further evidence that Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) may provide symptom relief for treatment-resistant patients with major depressive disorder or bipolar II disorder. DBS uses a small battery-operated device, similar to a pacemaker, to deliver a steady stream of electrical pulses targeted to neural circuits [...]
In The News: Helping Others Aids in Relieving Depression, Thyroid Malfunction Causes Symptoms of Depression, Using Social Media Support Systems Against Depression, Addictive Sleep Drugs a Rising Problem in UK
Research shows that helping others can be a therapeutic mood lifter for those experiencing depression. Thyroid malfunction may be the cause of what appears to be symptoms of depression following holiday burnout and seasonal changes. Andrea Torres, Miami Herald editor, documents her fight against breast cancer and attributes social media as providing a major support [...]
Upcoming SWINY Lecture, January 10, 2012: Treating Depression, Anxiety, and Chronic Pain with TMS & CES
Have you tried several drug interventions without finding relief from symptoms associated with depression, anxiety, or chronic pain? Treatment for such conditions often relies on medications that target interconnected neural pathways regulated by serotonin, GABA, monoamines, and endorphins, and while many patients respond to these medications a sizable minority does not or experiences severe side [...]
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In The News: Cortical Electrostimulation Effective Against Fibromyalgia, Electrical Stimulation Helps Stroke Victims, Army To Include Alternative Treatments for Soldiers, Nonclinical Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Raises Ethical Questions
Upcoming SWINY Lecture, January 10, 2012: Treating Depression, Anxiety, and Chronic Pain with TMS & CES
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In the News: Working Overtime & Depression, Bereavement Not Considered Depression by DSM, Magic Mushrooms a Possible Treatment for Depression, Anxiety, and Cluster Headaches, Sleep Problems & Aging
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Postpartum Support International Responds to Alarming 32.4% Depression Rate Among Pregnant Latinas
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