In other countries, symptoms of mental illness vary, with treatments that American doctors are just beginning to appreciate Mar 24, 2008
SOURCE: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) by the American Psychiatric Association. more stories like this. (Boston Globe)
Autism and vaccines: What's the link? Mar 22, 2008
I ended up diagnosing his autism myself, by reading the DSM-IV criteria for autism and realizing that my son met EVERY ONE of the items on the list ... If you are familiar with the DSM-IV criteria for autism, as you say you are, then you should know that a child can present with some autistic symptoms, but not enough to qualify for a clinical diagnosis. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Summer Depression Mar 18, 2008
The DSM-IV notes SADs as specifiers , seasonal patterns that can occur within major depressive or bipolar disorders. Sufferers of summer SAD may experience some or all of the following symptoms during the spring and summer months. (Suite101.com)
Letters to the editor: Monday, March 17 Mar 18, 2008
wilvus wrote on Mar 17, 2008 9:21 AM:" User the Stonyman litmus test, all drug should be legalized, because we make our own choices what to put into our bodies. However Stonyman is engaging in a logical fallacy of appeal to ridicule. Stoner make no attempt to disprove the premise "most likely be at least a 150 percent to 300 percent increase in the number of young people addicted" if all drug were legalized. Sorry Stoner, a horse laugh is not a reasoned reply. If is reasonable to assume that... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Vaccination is an act of love Mar 15, 2008
Tom wrote on Mar 14, 2008 10:31 AM:" Dr. Dwelle is right. Mercury in vaccines does not cause autism. Autism is a psychiatric disorder from the DSM-IV manual and will never have an identifiable cause. There are 11 published papers which show that the underlying medical condition of autism is neuoinflammatory disease (death of the brain cells). Does mercury, a known neurotoxin added to vaccines at levels 100's of times higher than hazardous waste levels, cause neuroinflammatory disease Doctor? I... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Mental Illness in America Mar 6, 2008
In any given year 26 percent of American adults suffer from mental disorders, based on guidelines in the official handbook for diagnosing mental illness, the DSM-IV. Only about a fifth of the cases are serious enough to cause a major disruption of everyday life, however, which has prompted some experts to call for more stringent diagnostic criteria. Others counter that tracking mild symptoms is important for preventing their escalation into more severe illness. (Scientific American)
High Prevalence Of Eating Disorders Found In Narcoleptics Mar 4, 2008
6, 2008) A new study suggests that the DSM-IV criteria for eating disorders have limited clinical utility. Researchers recommend a broadening of the criteria for bulimia, anorexia and binge eating. (Science Daily)
FDA Approves PRISTIQ(TM) for the Treatment of Adult Patients with Major Depressive Disorder Mar 1, 2008
The efficacy of PRISTIQ as a treatment for depression was established in four 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, fixed-dose studies in adult outpatients who met the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) criteria for MDD. At the recommended dose of 50 mg, the discontinuation rate due to an adverse experience for PRISTIQ (4. 1 percent) was similar to the rate for placebo (3. (PR Newswire)
Fatty acid status and behavioural symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in adolescents: A case-control study Feb 15, 2008
ADHD diagnosis was confirmed by medical practitioners according to DSM-IV criteria. Blood, dietary intake information as well as behavioural assessments were completed. (Nutrition Journal)
New Rhode Island Hospital study shows inadequate diagnostic criteria for eating disorders Feb 6, 2008
Suggests DSM-IV criteria for anorexia and bulimia have limited clinical utility. Providence, RI A new study by Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University suggests that the DSM-IV criteria for eating disorders have limited clinical utility ... In the DSM-IV manual, bulimia and anorexia nervosa are the only officially recognized and formally defined eating disorders. (EurekAlert!)
Marijuana withdrawal as bad as withdrawal from cigarettes Jan 25, 2008
He points out that a lack of data, until recently, has led to cannabis withdrawal symptoms not being characterized or included in medical reference literature such as the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, (DSM-IV) or the International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition (ICD-10). Since the drafting of the DSM-IV in 1994, an increasing number of studies have surfaced suggesting that cannabis has significant withdrawal symptoms ... Since tobacco withdrawal... (EurekAlert!)
Is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation A New Treatment Of Bulimia Nervosa? Jan 23, 2008
Fourteen women meeting DSM-IV criteria for BN were included in a randomised placebo-controlled double-blind trial. In order to exclude patients highly responsive to placebo, all patients were first submitted to a one-week sham treatment. (Science Daily)
Synosia Announces Encouraging Results of Proof-of-Concept Clinical Trial for Epilepsy Drug rufinamide as a Treatment for Mood Disorders Jan 22, 2008
Kessler et al. Lifetime prevalence and age-of-onset distributions of DSM-IV disorders in the National Comorbidity Survey Replication. Arch Gen Psychiatry (2005) vol. 62 (6) pp. (PR Newswire)
Students gain real-life experiences Dec 8, 2007
To realize that dream, she is taking Advanced Placement psychology at West High and studying the DSM-IV -- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders -- the bible of psychology and social work, with Hildring. "This is kind of a point where she decides this is what it's really like to work with people that have disabilities," said Paul Kellen, vice president of development for Goodwill's Sioux City office. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
FDA approves ABILIFY(R) (aripiprazole) as the first medication for add-on treatment of MDD Nov 21, 2007
cfm"Section=By_Illnesste=/TaggedPage/TaggedPageDisplay.cfm54tID=23039326. Accessed August 2007. (5) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text revision. Washington DC, American Psychiatric Association, 2000. (6) Kessler RC, Chiu WT, Demler OD, Walters EE. Prevalence, severity, and comorbidity of 12-month DSM-IV disorders in the national comorbidity survey replication. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2005;62:617-627. (7) Kessler RC, Berglund P, Demler O, Jin R, Merikangas... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Ritalin Wars Nov 19, 2007
If one peruses the DSM-IV on line with regard to ADHD, etc ... If one then looks at scientific articles on line with regard to gifted but bored children, there is another, longer list of behavior descriptions, many of which match the ADHD list in the DSM-IV, and more besides. (New York Times)
'Diabulimics'shunning insulin Nov 15, 2007
Most people outside the diabetic community have never heard of diabulimia, and it's not in the DSM-IV, the text outlining recognized mental illnesses. But over the past few years, the term has found its way online, where women have picked it up, finally able to give a name to their disorder. (MSNBC -- Health)
Psychopathy & Domestic Violence Nov 7, 2007
The MCMI-III is a psychological assessment tool intended to measure both Axis I and Axis II disorders from DSM-IV (American Psychiatric Association 2000). There were also a number of other clinical tools utilized; those specifically designed to assess anger, substance abuse and depression. (Suite101.com)
No Transgender Males Allowed in Girls' Bathrooms, Group Says Nov 5, 2007
"It is not biological; people do not have a female brain in their body that is somehow different than their biological sex. Transgenderism is listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) - the book of guidelines that mental health professionals refer to in making diagnoses of psychiatric and psychological conditions. The legal measure was quietly advancing through the county council until someone leaked its existence, Turner said. Members of CRC went to the Oct. 2... (CNSnews.com)
Model behaviour Nov 1, 2007
This would be beside the point, not least because current clinical diagnostic criteria, such as those enshrined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disease (DSM-IV for the fourth, and current, edition) are also considered inadequate ... Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, as defined by DSM-IV, share many symptoms, as do anxiety and depression, says neuroscientist Steve Hyman, provost of Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (Nature News Service)
Computerized training of working memory is a promising therapeutic strategy in ADHD Oct 15, 2007
The current criteria for the diagnosis of ADHD, published by the American Psychiatric Association in the 1994 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (fourth edition; DSM-IV), are the most widely used and form our starting point. Other proposed criteria include those for the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (tenth revision; ICD-10) diagnosis of hyperkinetic disorder, which represents a more severe and refined subset of DSM-IV ADHD,... (EurekAlert!)
Bipolar Disorder Still Under-Diagnosed? Oct 8, 2007
"They become hypochondrial, become bored or are constipated. The criteria currently used by medical professionals, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), helps doctors pinpoint specific factors and breaks down bipolar into four different levels including those with more depressive episodes, more manic and a mix of both. Brody believes that this may have increased the diagnosis in the past couple of years as well, by specifically distinguishing the severity of bipolar... (Fox News)
Takes one to know one? Sep 15, 2007
Benny, either you work in the field of psychology or the DSM-IV is like leisure reading for you, LOL Histrionic Personality Disorder, haven t heard that in a long time, I used to work @ a psychiatric hospital ... Benny, either you work in the field of psychology or the DSM-IV is like leisure reading for you. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Study Provides Snapshot of ADHD Prevalence in US Children Sep 7, 2007
4 million who met Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition (DSM-IV) criteria for ADHD had reportedly had their conditions diagnosed by a health care professional or been treated with medication, according to a report in the September issue of the Archives of Pediatrics scent Medicine ... 1%) met the DSM-IV criteria for ADHD in the year before the survey took place. (MedPage Today)
Rates of bipolar diagnosis in youth rapidly climbing, treatment patterns similar to adults Sep 4, 2007
The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) provide general guidelines that can help doctors identify bipolar disorder in young patients. However, some studies show that youths with symptoms of mania (over-excited, elated mood)one of the classic signs of bipolar disorderoften do not meet the full criteria for a diagnosis of bipolar disorder. (EurekAlert!)
New Data On Orexin Receptor Antagonist Almorexant Shows Therapeutic Potential to Restore Normal Physiological Sleep in Patients Suffering From Insomnia Sep 2, 2007
This multicenter, multiple-stage, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single-dose, two-way crossover study recruited 161 men and women aged 18-65 years with primary insomnia (DSM-IV criteria) at 24 centers in Europe and Israel. The per-protocol population used in the efficacy analysis comprised 147 patients (39 at 400 mg, 38 at 200 mg, 38 at 100 mg and 32 at 50 mg of almorexant). (Primezone Releases)
Alcoholics Show Deficits In Their Ability To Perceive Dangerous Situations Aug 30, 2007
Study participants comprised 11 male subjects who met DSM-IV criteria for alcohol dependence, as well as 11 healthy male subjects or "controls." All participants were given a facial-emotion decoding task during which they were asked to determine the intensity level of a target emotion displayed via facial expressions of happy, sad, anger, disgust and fear. Researchers used fMRI to examine the subjects' brain-blood oxygenation level dependent (BOLD) responses (a BOLD signal will increase when... (Science Daily)
Gambling Addiction Assessment Tool Applies Equally For Different Races Aug 27, 2007
Cunningham-Williams' findings in the July issue of the Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease show that the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM)'s current criteria for PGD (DSM-IV), when assessed through the GAM, has substantial reliability ... According to Cunningham-Williams, although early results are promising, more research is required to definitively conclude that the DSM-IV or earlier established DSM criteria, in conjunction with the GAM, are a reliable tool for... (Science Daily)
Weight Loss Comes Before a Cognitive Fall Aug 22, 2007
They defined dementia according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition (DSM-IV) criteria. Each case was matched by gender and age to a patient from the same population. (MedPage Today)
Awakening the silence Aug 15, 2007
"You go to the DSM-IV and you see autism is lack of imagination, mental retardation, this and that, and all of a sudden it was challenged.". Until Burke began using FC, he couldn't speak. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Defense psychologist believes Martin Laskowski insane at time of crime Jul 25, 2007
Shared psychotic disorder is a rare disorder outlined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, or DSM-IV, a manual used by mental health professionals in the U.S. that outlines criteria for every known mental disorder. Velez based her diagnosis on two days of interviews and psychological testing with Martin in September 2005. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Almost One-third Of Adults Report Having Some Form Of Alcohol Use Problem During Their Lifetime Jul 5, 2007
Interviewers asked about all symptoms of alcohol abuse and dependence listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV). A diagnosis of alcohol abuse required one or more of the criteria for abuse, while a diagnosis of alcohol dependence required three or more of the seven criteria for dependence. (Science Daily)
Alcohol survey reveals 'lost decade' between ages of disorder onset and treatment Jul 3, 2007
i]Current diagnostic criteria for alcohol use disorders are defined according to the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) published in 1994 ... v]The 1991-1992 National Longitudinal Alcohol Epidemologic Survey (NLAES) assessed the prevalence of alcohol disorders during the year prior to the survey using DSM-IV criteria. (EurekAlert!)
Everything in moderation, including games Jun 29, 2007
The American Medical Association has suggested that video game addiction be added to the American Psychological Association's Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV) ... There is a foundation for the addition of video game addiction to the DSM-IV in the manual's inclusion of pathological gambling, which is marked by such symptoms as a preoccupation with the habit, a loss of control over it and the complication of a relationship as a result ... If one out of every 10 of them... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Obsessive Gaming Not A Disorder, Yet Jun 28, 2007
The psychiatry group's current manual, the DSM-IV, was published in 1994; the next edition is to be completed in 2012. Dr. Louis Kraus, a psychiatric association spokesman, said the report will be a helpful resource for the group. (CBS 11, TX)
Efficacy and safety of Aripiprazole as adjunctive therapy in major depressive disorder May 23, 2007
Public release date: 22-May-2007. Contact: David Rosen. (EurekAlert!)
Six-Week Investigational Study In Adults With Major Depressive Disorder Evaluates The Effectiveness of Adjunctive Aripiprazole Therapy With Antidepressants May 22, 2007
(3) Kessler RC, Chiu WT, Demler OD, Walters EE. Prevalence, severity, and comorbidity of 12-month DSM-IV disorders in the national comorbidity survey replication. Arch Gen Psychiatry. (PR Newswire)
Autism expert in Phila. June 6 May 16, 2007
Dr. Volkmar was the primary author of the American Psychiatric Association's DSM-IV autism and pervasive developmental disorders section. In addition to directing the internationally known autism clinic, Volkmar serves as director of autism research at Yale. (Wayne Suburban Newspapers, PA)
Bipolar Spectrum Disorder May Be Underrecognized And Improperly Treated May 11, 2007
People with bipolar disorder not otherwise specified (BD-NOS), sometimes called subthreshold bipolar disorder, have manic and depressive symptoms as well, but they do not meet strict criteria for any specific type of bipolar disorder noted in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), the reference manual for psychiatric disorders. Nonetheless, BD-NOS still can significantly impair those who have it. (Science Daily)
Our Broken Mental Health System Apr 21, 2007
While Cho Seung-Hui quietly - very quietly - pursued his studies, millions of ordinary, non-violent, folks were being subjected to heavy-duty labels ripped from the DSM-IV. An estimated 20 percent of American children and teenagers are diagnosed as mentally ill in the course of a year, and adults need not feel left out of the labeling spree: Watch enough commercials and you'll learn that you suffer from social phobia, depression, stress, or some form of sexual indifference (at least I find it... (Ocnus.net)
Psychological Disorders Mar 18, 2007
Making the Diagnosis and Treating the Disorder: DSM-IV. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) is published by the American Psychiatric Association ... The DSM-IV has been called the psychiatrist's Bible because it increases understanding of the patient, treatments, and even 3rd party insurance payers. (Suite101.com)
National survey finds eating disorders on the rise Feb 7, 2007
The three disorders all appear in the current edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, or DSM-IV, though binge eating is not considered a definitive diagnosis like anorexia and bulimia. Rather, it is one of a number of categories requiring further study. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Autism May Not Be The Only Childhood Psychiatric Disorder On The Rise Feb 7, 2007
-- Rett syndrome (or Rett's disorder) is a progressive neurological disorder that is classified as a pervasive developmental disorder by the DSM-IV. The symptoms of this disorder are easily confused ... A concise, affordable companion to the ultimate psychiatric reference, DSM-IV-TR. Includes all the diagnostic criteria in an easy-to-use, spiral bound. (Science Daily)
Successful Proof-of-Concept With Actelion's Orexin Receptor Antagonist in Patients Suffering From Primary Insomnia -- First Demonstration of Key Role of Orexin System in Humans Suffering From Sleep Disorders Feb 5, 2007
The ongoing combined proof-of-concept/dose-finding study is the first to test the effect of Actelion's Orexin-OX1/OX2 receptor antagonist ACT-078573 in patients suffering from primary insomnia, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). The primary endpoint of this multi-center, multiple-stage, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, two-way crossover, single-dose study is sleep efficiency measured by Polysomnography (PSG). (Primezone Releases)
Abnormal Attraction Feb 1, 2007
Indeed, pedophilia is present in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). This volume defines pedophilia as all recurrent sexually exciting fantasies, impulsive desires and behaviors that include sexual acts with a child and that occur over a period of at least six months. (Scientific American)
Media Coverage Of Autism Differs Dramatically Feb 1, 2007
Sifting through the pages of newspapers, most people reading stories about autism would think scientists are primarily grappling with understanding how environmental factors, such as childhood vaccines, might contribute to the condition. But the truth is quite different. (Science Daily)
Antipsychotic Drug Controls Some Symptoms In Autism Disorder Feb 1, 2007
Risperidone, a drug used to control schizophrenia symptoms, may also help treat behaviors found in autism spectrum disorder, according to a new review of studies. The reviewers looked at three randomized, placebo-controlled studies of risperidone (Risperdal) involving 211 participants, including 31 adults. (Science Daily)
Cassette Tapes and Heartbreak Jan 31, 2007
But though that rollicking DSM-IV of a novel diagnosed the outward trappings of music-instigated OCD to a T, the essence of the obsession eluded its grasp. Its tale unfolded like an intricate description of the arcane practices of an old Catholic woman, painstakingly detailing how she fingers her rosary and crosses herself at specific intervals, but never penetrates the surface to examine what she believes. (City Pages)
Spray For Premature Ejaculation Helps Jan 27, 2007
According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders IV (DSM-IV), premature ejaculation is "persistent or recurrent ejaculation with minimal sexual stimulation before, on, or shortly after penetration and before the person wishes it.". About 70 percent of men who used the spray and just under 50 percent of the men who used the placebo said they had longer time to ejaculation. (CBS News)
Celexa Effective Against Depression with Heart Patients Jan 24, 2007
The 284 outpatients randomized to one of the four treatment arms all met DSM-IV criteria for moderate-to-severe major depression as well as stable coronary artery disease. Celexa and placebo were given at 20 mg/d up to a maximum of 40 mg/d for patients who did not respond. (MedPage Today)
Glass Half Empty for Binge-Drinking Women Jan 6, 2007
The WHO's Composite International Diagnostic Interview (CIDI) measured DSM-IV major depression diagnostic criteria during the prior year. The Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) assessed feelings of depression during the prior week. (MedPage Today)
Explainer: How Do You Cure a Sex Addict?click to play audio Dec 26, 2006
You won't find an entry for "sexual addiction" in DSM-IV, the standard manual of mental disorders. In fact, there's some controversy as to whether "addiction" is the best terminology for what might just be a naturally heightened sex drive. (Slate)
New Findings May Lead To Treatment For Anxiety In Rett Syndrome Nov 18, 2006
-- Rett syndrome (or Rett's disorder) is a progressive neurological disorder that is classified as a pervasive developmental disorder by the DSM-IV. The symptoms of this disorder are easily confused. . (Science Daily)
Shire bioequivalence study results of SPD465, investigational drug for adults with ADHD Nov 17, 2006
A diagnosis of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in adults (ADHD; DSM-IV) implies the presence of hyperactive-impulsive and/or inattentive symptoms that cause impairment and were present before the age of 7 years. The symptoms must cause clinically significant impairment, e.g., in social, academic, or occupational functioning, and be present in two or more settings, e.g., work (or school) and at home. (EurekAlert!)
Adult ADHD Criteria May Need Revising Nov 4, 2006
This, they say, is chiefly due to criteria outlined in the American Psychiatric Association's main reference work, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders -- Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), which was published in 1994 ... Faraone, of SUNY Upstate University, Syracuse, New York and colleagues came to this conclusion after studying 127 adult subjects with full ADHD who met all DSM-IV criteria for childhood onset ... The results of this study, the researchers conclude, hint that doctors... (MEDLINEplus)
American Psychiatric Foundation Provides Five-Year Grant of $360,000 to World Health Organization Oct 28, 2006
It is probable that these data indicate that criteria used to define categories in the International Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10), which is published by the WHO, and in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), are not equally applicable in different cultures. The APF grant will permit a WHO working group to access data from around the world that will help to... (PR Newswire)
Fetish fiesta Oct 26, 2006
For example, the World Health Organization and psychiatrys DSM-IV manual classify fetishism as a mental illness. The WHO says it is a reliance on some non-living object as a stimulus for sexual arousal and sexual gratification. (MSNBC -- Health)
Anxiety Disorders Linked To Physical Conditions Oct 25, 2006
Psychiatric interviews were conducted by a psychologist or physician, who used criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) to detect anxiety disorders. A quality of life survey--which measured factors such as physical functioning, pain and general health--was also administered, and to determine disability levels participants reported how many days of the past 30 they were unable to perform their usual daily activities. (Science Daily)
1 In 8 Show 'Problematic' Internet Use Oct 24, 2006
Internet addiction isn't recognized as a condition in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), the handbook used by psychiatrists to diagnose mental illness, the researchers note ... Internet addiction isn't recognized as a condition in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), the handbook used by psychiatrists to diagnose mental illness, the researchers note. (CBS News)
Short Episodes Of Manic Symptoms May Indicate Bipolar Disorder In Some Youth Oct 7, 2006
As defined in adults by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-IV (DSM-IV), bipolar disorder consists of two primary subtypes ... Significant manic symptoms that do meet the criteria for BP-I or BP-II is often called Bipolar Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (BP-NOS), which also is listed in the DSM-IV but does not have well-defined criteria ... BP-NOS was defined for the purposes of this study as having a hypomanic episode without a history of major depressive episodes, having... (Science Daily)
Compulsive Spending: Both Sexes Do It Oct 3, 2006
Compulsive buying isn't in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fourth Edition (DSM-IV), the handbook of psychiatric disorders. But Koran and others have suggested that it should be. (CBS News)
Chronic Form Of Depression Runs In Families, Study Finds Sep 12, 2006
The odds are more than two to one that people whose close relatives developed chronic severe unipolar depression when they were young will have it, too, according to results of a multicenter analysis of more than 600 people and their families. Results of the study, published in the September issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry, with Johns Hopkins psychiatrist James B. Potash, M.D., as senior author, show that siblings, parents or children of people diagnosed with chronic major depression... (Science Daily)
Illicit drug use declines in US teens, but increases in baby ... Sep 11, 2006
Based on criteria specified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV), the report classified 22. 2 million Americans ages 12 and older as having substance dependence or abuse in 2005. (Food Consumer)
Hopkins-led study finds that chronic form of depression runs in families Sep 7, 2006
" This led Mondimore to focus on chronic -- or persistent -- depression over time. An estimated 30 percent of those with major depressive disorder have symptoms most or all of the time, with only incomplete remissions, over many years, according to Potash. Mondimore says a similar technique, examining a subtype of illness, was used to discover a familial relationship in breast cancer in women -- a finding that paved the way to discovering a link between the BRCA1 gene and that disease. Data for... (EurekAlert!)
A Tragic Explanation. Aug 23, 2006
From Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition, 1994, commonly referred to as DSM-IV, of the American Psychiatric Association: 1 ... -- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," Lewis Carroll Bush-bashing for sport has never lacked fans in the blogosphere, but questioning the president's intelligence lately has gone mainstream. Joe Scarborough, former Republican congressman and host of MSNBC's ``Scarborough Country,'' recently tossed his beanie into the ring, running a... (The Clarion-Ledger)
