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APA Modifies DSM Naming Convention To Reflect Publication Changes
Beginning with the upcoming fifth edition, new versions of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) will be identified with Arabic rather than Roman numerals, marking a change in how future updates will be created, according to the American Psychiatric Association...
Veterans Mental Health Service Extended Across Wales
A pilot project to support armed services personnel experiencing mental health problems as a result of their service will be extended across Wales, Health Minister Edwina Hart announced. The service, which has been trialled in the Cardiff and Vale and Cwm Taf Health Board areas, offered access to clinicians with expertise in veterans' mental health to provide assessment and suitable treatment...
African-Americans And Hispanics More Likely To Have Alzheimer's Disease And Dementia Than Whites
According to the Alzheimer's Association'sВ® 2010 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures, African-Americans are about two times more likely and Hispanics are about one and one-half times more likely than their white counterparts to have Alzheimer's and other dementias...
The Pentagon Tragedy: Mental Illness, Violence And What Reporters Should Ask
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has issued the following statement on the death of John Patrick Bedell from his attack on Pentagon guards on March 4, 2010: "News reports indicate that Patrick Bedell struggled for some time with a severe mental illness," said NAMI Executive Director Michael J. Fitzpatrick...
One-Page Questionnaire Is Effective Screening Tool For Common Psychiatric Disorders
A one-page, 27-item questionnaire that is available free online is a valid and effective tool to help primary care doctors screen patients for four common psychiatric illnesses, a study led by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers concludes. Results of the My Mood Monitor (M-3) checklist study are published in the March/April 2010 issue of Annals of Family Medicine...
Naltrexone Nixed For Substance Abuse In Patients With Schizophrenia
Munich, Germany - Contrary to expectations, the opioid receptor antagonist naltrexone is no better than placebo and can be counterproductive in treating substance use disorder in patients with schizophrenia, according to data released at the 18th European Congress of Psychiatry...
NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group Celebrates Third Anniversary
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) recently celebrated the third anniversary of the NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group, a free support group for adults living with mental illness. NAMI offers nearly 500 Connection support groups in 45 states...
Illinois State Senator Cullerton Recognized For Advocacy Work On Mental Health Issues
Illinois State Senator John Cullerton (D) received the 2010 State Legislator of the Year Award from the American Psychological Association Practice Organization (APAPO) in recognition of his legislative accomplishments to increase the availability of mental healthcare services and to promote greater public well being. Senator Cullerton was presented with the award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C...
NAMI Testifies At Senate Veterans Hearing: More Outreach And Mental Health Services Needed, One-Third Of Returning Troops Face Mental Health Problems
Vietnam era combat pilot and national board member of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Clarence Jordan testified at a Senate hearing today calling for better outreach and coordination of mental health care by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)...
Lawmakers Work On Medicare Drug And Mental Health Legislation
House Democrats are preparing to introduce legislation on Medicare drug prices and an effort to tackle some individual health issues while Congress debates a comprehensive bill. Congress Daily: "Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt., and more than 50 House members will propose legislation today that directs Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices...
Early Cannabis Users Three Times More Likely To Have Psychotic Symptoms
Researchers at UQ's Queensland Brain Institute and School of Population Health have found young adults who use cannabis from an early age are three times more likely to suffer from psychotic symptoms...
Realism And Care Required When Discussing Violence In Mental Health
Commenting on the BBC's "Why did you kill my dad?" programme, aired on Monday 1st March, Steve Shrubb, director of the Mental Health Network which represents the majority of NHS mental health organisations, said: "The death of Phillip Hendy as set out in this programme was a terrible tragedy for all involved...
Parity Law Expands Mental Health Access
This Kaiser Health News story, written by Sandra Boodman and produced in collaboration with The Washington Post, reports on the impact of a law that went into effect Jan. 1. "Denise Camp was resigned to the double standard that had long applied to her medical bills, forcing her to skimp on other expenses so she could pay for mental health treatment" (Boodman, 3/2). Read entire article...
Asuragen And The UC Davis M.I.N.D. Institute Publish Results Of A Study Evaluating A Novel Fragile X PCR Assay
Asuragen, Inc. announced the results of a collaborative study with scientists at the M.I.N.D. Institute at the University of California Davis evaluating a new PCR technology that reproducibly reports mutations associated with Fragile X syndrome (FXS)...
Minister Moloney Outlines Achievements In Mental Health And Priorities For 2010, Ireland
Mr. John Moloney, T.D, Minister of State with responsibility for Equality, Disability and Mental Health yesterday (1st March, 2010) outlined achievements in the mental health services. They include developments in the Child and Adolescent services, shorter episodes of inpatient care, the appointment of Executive Clinical Directors and the active involvement of service users...
Offspring Of Parent Couples Who Both Have Psychiatric Illness Have Increased Risk Of Developing Mental Disorders
Offspring of two parents with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder appear more likely to develop the same illness or another psychiatric condition than those with only one parent with psychiatric illness, according to a report in the March issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals...
Obesity Associated With Depression And Vice Versa
Obesity appears to be associated with an increased risk of depression, and depression also appears associated with an increased risk of developing obesity, according to a meta-analysis of previously published studies in the March issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals...
Long-Time Cannabis Use Associated With Psychosis
Young adults who have used cannabis or marijuana for a longer period of time appear more likely to have hallucinations or delusions or to meet criteria for psychosis, according to a report posted online today that will appear in the May print issue of Archives of General Psychiatry, one of the JAMA/Archives journals...
QR Pharma Receives US Patent 7,625,942 To Treat Down Syndrome
QR Pharma, Inc., a developer of novel drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease (AD), announced that it was issued U.S. Patent No. 7,625,942, a "Method of Treating Down Syndrome" by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The '942 patent covers use of Posiphen and analogs to treat cognitive impairments associated with Down Syndrome (DS)...
APA Deputy Medical Director Testifies To The APA's Support Of America's Military
APA Deputy Medical Director Annelle Primm, M.D., testified before the House Committee on Veterans Affairs hearing today on appropriate treatment for Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr...
U.S. Senate Urgently Needs To Extend 'Medicaid Match' In Economic Recovery Legislation
At a special briefing for Congressional staff, former Connecticut lieutenant governor Kevin Sullivan testified for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on the need for federal action to address the growing mental health crisis in states...
Acupuncture May Reduce Depression During Pregnancy
A new US study suggests that acupuncture specifically designed for depression may reduce symptoms during pregnancy: although the study was small, the researchers say it is the first of its kind and hope that it raises awareness about depression in pregnancy and helps patients and doctors consider an alternative to antidepressants...
Laughing For A Good Cause: Comedy Show Proceeds Benefit Individuals In Treatment For Mental Illness And Substance Abuse
Proving once again that laughter really is the best medicine, Mental Health Systems (MHS), a local non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of its clients through mental health and substance abuse programs, will host its 3rd Annual Laugh for Recovery, on Sunday, March 7. Laugh for Recovery is a fundraising comedy show featuring talented, award-winning stand-up comedians...
Corcept Therapeutics Initiates A Phase 1 Study Of Its Lead Selective Cortisol Receptor (GR-II) Antagonist -- CORT 108297
Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated (NASDAQ: CORT), a pharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery and development of drugs for the treatment of severe metabolic and psychiatric disorders, has begun dosing in the Phase 1 study of its next-generation selective cortisol receptor (GR-II) antagonist, CORT 108297...
Obecure Is Granted Methods And Composition Patents Covering Adjunctive Use Of Betahistine To Mitigate Weight Gain Associated With Olanzapine
Obecure Ltd., a subsidiary of Bio-Light Israeli Life Science Investments Ltd. (TASE:BOLT), has received notice of allowance from the US Patent Office for its two key patent applications covering methods of use and compositions covering the use of betahistine with olanzapine for the mitigation of the serious weight gain associated as a side effect of the antipsychotic drug...
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