Mom's Antidepressants Tied to Child's Health Risks Nov 7, 2009
This raises the possibility that the risks were related to the mother's depression itself, rather than antidepressant use, according to the researchers, led by Dr. Tessa Ververs of the University Medical Center Utrecht in the Netherlands ... On the other hand, there are concerns about leaving depression untreated in expectant mothers, at a time when stress can be high ... It's possible that mothers' depression itself was a factor here, according to Ververs' team. (Newsmax)
Coping with stressed soldiers Nov 7, 2009
While it is still unclear what led a US army major to shoot dead 13 people on a Texas army base, the killings come at a time when US forces are under increased strain from repeated combat tours and suffering from a marked rise in suicides and depression. Dr Joseph Mancusi once directed the largest programme of psychology in the world for the US Veterans Administration. (BBC News -- Americas)
Nidal Malik Hasan case: Are Army psychiatrists overwhelmed? Nov 7, 2009
The shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, hark back to a similar violent outburst in Baghdad in May, in which five soldiers were killed when a fellow soldier struggling with depression opened fire at a stress clinic. The Pentagon has pushed to increase the amount of time between deployments known as "dwell time" to allow troops time to reengage with their families and seek the help they need. (Christian Science Monitor)
National jobless rate over 10 percent Nov 7, 2009
Noting legislation he's signing to provide additional unemployment benefits for laid-off workers, Obama said, "I will not rest until all Americans who want work can find work.'' The government's monthly unemployment report is based on two surveys, one of households, one of companies' payrolls. The household survey showed that about 558,000 more people were unemployed last month than in September, raising the total to 15.7 million. The company survey, however, showed only a third as many job... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Wide variety of to-do Nov 7, 2009
Shorter days and colder nights can be a recipe for depression in many people. Learn to kick the "Winter Blues" the natural way at the Natrona County Public Library at 10:30 a.m. Naturopath Janet DeVoogd teaches you how to use herbs, nutrition and natural therapies to prevent the blues and boost your mood despite the icy slush and howling winds outside. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Obama praises army base heroism Nov 7, 2009
Post-traumatic stress disorder can result in debilitating symptoms, ranging from anxiety to depression. Earlier this year, the Pentagon committed $50m to a study designed to investigate why suicide rates in the military are rising. (BBC News -- Americas)
CEOs talk about Steve Jobs Nov 7, 2009
com () He revived Apple and remade entire industries, defying the worst economic conditions since the Great Depression -- and his own serious health problems. See his early struggles and recent victories, and how investing in Apple stock has paid off. (Harper's Magazine)
Report Says Homelessness Down 38% (564) Nov 7, 2009
Andy Bales wrote on Nov 2, 2009 11:06 AM:" Great questions, Emora! I must admit that I was astounded by the results of the 2009 LAHSA(Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority) Count. I was especially confounded by the reported 70% reduction in homeless families with children! Our experience for the last 2 years, especially the last 13 months at Union Rescue Mission had us accurately reporting the greatest Tsunami of families with children that we have ever faced in our 118 year history, including... (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Research focuses on relief for chronic pain Nov 7, 2009
Ds at the University of Arizona College of Medicine are devoting their research to the management and treatment of persistent and chronic pain, which they say can cause depression, sleep disorders, poor judgment and atrophy in the brain. Frank Porreca, who earned his degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, and Theodore Price, who earned his degree from University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, are UA pharmacology professors. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Shooter alive after Texas base rampage leaves 13 dead Nov 7, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. " Cone said that Nidal Malik Hasan had acted alone. The gunman was blocked from reaching a graduation ceremony attended by some 600 people, close to the scene of carnage. Nidal Malik Hasan was "not currently speaking to investigators," Cone said. "As horrible as this was, it could have been much worse," the commander said as he praised the rapid reaction to the shootings. The first person to respond was shot by Nidal Malik Hasan but survived and... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Fort Hood FAQ Nov 7, 2009
No one knows why, exactly, but doctors have abnormally high rates of depression as well as access to drugs that may exacerbate symptoms ... One in 2001 did find that 42 percent of the subjects had a family history of depression, as opposed to 28 percent for female physicians in general ... Meanwhile, 35 percent of the female shrinks had experienced depression, compared with 18 percent of their physician counterparts. (Slate)
Fiction review: 'Sounds Like Crazy' Nov 7, 2009
As the chain-smoking, kindhearted, face-forward core personality, Holly suffers from depression, social anxiety, distractibility and a proneness to panic attacks. She can be clingy or standoffish, but no one doubts her sincerity. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Unemployment rate rises above 10 percent Nov 7, 2009
5 percent annual rate in the July-September quarter, the strongest signal yet that the worst recession since the Great Depression is over. But that growth isn't fast enough to turn the job market around. (MSNBC -- Business)
Unemployment Nov 7, 2009
Follow News & Politics. Editor: Updated: Today Topic. (Salon)
How bad is a 10.2 percent unemployment rate? Nov 7, 2009
He lost 6 million jobs in a year while letting the greatest Global Depression take effect on his watch ... "It is easy for us in the materially prosperous West to chide the Russians for their merely material concerns, but the recent panic in the United States over the collapse of the stock market does not even begin to replicate the anxieties that gripped Russia when its stock market lost, not 4550 percent of its value as in the 20082009 U.S. stock market crash, but 75 percent of its value... (Salon)
Sex ed gets another endorsement Nov 7, 2009
"Greed. What caused the Great Depression? Greed. "Of course, it's very deep rooted," he avers. "Man is depraved and greed is part of it ... for a man to Spend more than he Gets," said Cotton Mather. Profit was equally sinful: A Puritan could be jailed for charging the market price for his products. Still, the Puritans exalted labor, God's punishment of Adam and Eve for seeking knowledge (and sexual pleasure). "Let your Business Engross most of your time," wrote Mather in a treatise on Diligence.... (Salon)
Beyond the Multiplex Nov 7, 2009
As von Trier has admitted, "Antichrist" originated as an attempt to struggle free from a deep depression, one in which he wondered whether he'd ever make another film. During that genial New York video conference, he said he hadn't exercised anywhere near his normal level of directorial and editorial control, and didn't feel completely happy with the finished product. (Salon)
Signs of hope as unemployment numbers rise? Nov 7, 2009
"Roy said his firm has a seen a rise in temporary job requests from companies across the economic spectrum."We're seeing proportionally an increase in finance and accounting, the medical sector, including health insurance companies, and the information technology fields are picking up a bit," said Roy, whose own company has been "selectively hiring" to handle increased volume.Companies have also added more debt collection personnel, he said, which may not be viewed as constructive growth in... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Agassi pleads compassion Nov 7, 2009
Andre Agassi has pleaded for compassion from critics over his taking of crystal methamphetamine, saying he "needed help" to fight depression in 1997. CBS released excerpts from Agassi's interview in the "60 Minutes" programme on Thursday with the entire story to be aired Sunday night regarding his admission of taking methamphetamine in an upcoming memoir as well as other aspects of his life and career. (iAfrica.com)
Needham fathers talk about coping with sons' suicides Nov 7, 2009
Both fathers described their boys as popular young men who were into sports which may have made reading the signs of depression more difficult ... We didn t recognize it as a sign of depression or trouble. (Needham Tab, MA)
US grieves after Muslim doctor kills 13 on army base Nov 7, 2009
The bloodshed dealt a new blow to US forces already under severe strain from repeated combat tours and plagued by a rise in suicides and depression. Related article: Shooting a blow for army. (Yahoo! Asia News)
The corporate takeover of U.S. intelligence Nov 7, 2009
Honestly, not a day goes by without something making me think about the fabulous Onion headline the day President Obama was elected: Just like African-Americans got to run the cities when they lost their manufacturing and tax base, Obama got to run the country as the Bush-Cheney recession seemed headed into a depression and the banking system approached collapse at home, all while facing two mismanaged wars and the threat of terror around the world. He had a lot to complain about, and... (Salon)
Celebrate Movember Nov 7, 2009
Movember, the month formerly known as November, encourages men across the globe to grow a moustache to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men's depression ... In Movember's first year, 30 Australian men donned moustaches in a bid to get the nation talking about prostate cancer and depression among men ... To date, more than AU$60 million has been raised for Movember's men's health partners, who raise awareness for and support men living with prostate cancer or depression. (Suite101.com)
The other Paris Nov 7, 2009
"Ten, 20, 30 years ago, it was not a matter of course that countries which were traditionally enemies solved problems together. After the Great Depression, a similar group did not convene until 1944. Also in 1982, following the Mexico Crisis, it took seven years before the problems were tackled together." Now he spoke with urgency: "It is important that we do not sell short the results of this summit. The press would like us to have conflicts. Instead we have attained great achievements. And it... (Salon)
Amaranth Salad with Garbanzo Beans ... Nov 7, 2009
These vitamins are necessary for full body functions; vitamin D improves mood, energy levels and wards off depression. The salad calls for grape seed, sesame and olive oils, all of which are also EFA s. If you are suffering from pre-competition nerves or anxiety, this contains the nutrients you need to fight that and stabilize the nerves. (Suite101.com)
Sound off! 10/30/09 Nov 7, 2009
Young men and women who are diagnosed with depression are eligible for disability ... T. Jones wrote on Oct 31, 2009 7:32 PM:" This is for the ignorant person in Oct. 30th sound off. Depressed people have a hard enough time dealing with ignorant people like you while dealing with a disease that can be life threating. You say you have been depressed but you still go to work every day. Believe me if you ever had a severe episode of depression you would not go to work. If you had to deal with the... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Wiesel slams tea partiers Nov 7, 2009
s." Has it occurred to you that maybe that is just who he is and the people he surrounds himself with are just a reflection of himself? I see Obama and his presidency as the crowning of the ideas of that northeastern liberal aristocracy you so much criticize. He appears to me as a clich? of all their pathologies, and yet you seem infatuated with him. You continually praise his speech and demeanor while to me it seems like a mask for his lack of substance. I find him to be a man of an oversized... (Salon)
Transplant drug aids Huntington's Nov 7, 2009
It affects the central nervous system and can lead to loss of muscle control, dementia and depression. Huntington's normally affects people in middle age, but it can strike at any time. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Killing and selling women as "ghost brides" Nov 6, 2009
They also had to endure the crash of the Great Depression, which, combined with the Japanese invasion of China and then World War II, annihilated ginseng export markets. But the brothers persevered, and in the decades after World War II, prospered. (Salon)
Health calendar Nov 6, 2009
"IS THIS NORMAL FORGETFULNESS or Something More Serious?," discussion on key signs of dementia and the difference between forgetfulness, depression and delirium and how to deal with these behaviors; sponsored in part by the Alzheimer's Association; 5-6:30 p.m. Nov. 12, The Queen's Medical Center Conference Center, mezzanine, 510 S. Beretania St.; free; information, 547-4780. RED CROSS EVENING NURSE AIDE TRAINING PROGRAM, nine-week course, suitable training for employment; 5-9 p.m., Mondays,... (Honolulu Advertiser)
State Senate majority will snub Paterson Nov 6, 2009
Addressing the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression is no photo op, and hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers who have lost their jobs or homes should be insulted by the insinuation. Paterson called for the joint session and has ordered an extraordinary session Tuesday at the same time many legislators will be in Puerto Rico attending an annual conference of lawmakers. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The Parenting Place Nov 6, 2009
com is 'Momslikeme'a great site for info " Our little boss wrote on Aug 6, 2009 11:49 AM:" Teacher1 and cm's comments on the depression study make sense to me ... In the end, I guess I hope this study is simply kept in the proper perspective -- don't dismiss it outright but let's make sure it doesn't lead to half of the of 3-year-old population being on anti-depression medication ... " teacher1 wrote on Aug 5, 2009 8:19 AM:" I suppose it makes sense that if there is a family history of... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Base has felt deployment strain Nov 6, 2009
After more than eight years of lengthy war zone rotations in Iraq and Afghanistan, Army personnel are experiencing record rates of suicide, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and other mental health problems, as well as worsening alcohol and drug abuse ... An estimated 30 percent of those returning from combat suffer mental health symptoms such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress. (AZCentral)
Calling Obama a socialist hides the real debate Nov 6, 2009
Multiply "me" by millions extracting fake home equity as a lifestyle choice, though, and "we" cause the greatest financial crisis since the Great Depression, impairing the global public good through personal "choice.". I am what I drive, and where I live. (Christian Science Monitor)
The Myth of '08, Demolished Nov 6, 2009
A uniquely charismatic candidate was running at a time of deep war weariness, with an intensely unpopular Republican president, against a politically incompetent opponent, amid the greatest financial collapse since the Great Depression. And still he won by only seven points. (Human Events Online)
Drug consistency needed Nov 6, 2009
Not only should patients with critical illnesses be allowed to use marijuana as a medicine, but people with common illnesses, such as depression, chronic pain and attention deficit disorder, should have the right as well. Marijuana is a natural medicine that is very helpful for a variety of problems. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Grief, cancer, Nietzsche and Santa Nov 6, 2009
") I don't believe these are productive questions. If there are elements of distorted Genesis mashup in "Antichrist," perhaps mixed with the story of Jesus, Mary and Joseph and the Book of Revelation, there are lots of other things too: A writer's half-concealed private madness, as in "The Shining"; graphic mutilation scenes and ghost-haunted landscapes out of East Asian horror movies; the Freudian and frankly misogynistic marriage dramas of August Strindberg. As von Trier has admitted,... (Salon)
Squawking Hawks Nov 6, 2009
Being obsessed with deficit reduction when the economy has suffered its largest setback since the Depression is like being obsessed with water conservation when your house is on firean admirable impulse, poorly timed. Squawking Hawks: The current deficit debate is for the birds. (Slate)
UNH study: Child porn probes take physical, mental toll on police Nov 6, 2009
""You have to be cognizant that what you do can affect yourself and your family," said Schwartz. "We do a good job keeping an eye on all of our officers. "The police captain said many of the findings in the UNH study apply to other facets of police work. As someone who has investigated child exploitation cases, Schwartz also said "the actual viewing of the images is a very small part of an investigation. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
D-backs decline Tracy's option Nov 6, 2009
His wife, Gabrielle, was found dead in the couple's home in May and he twice left the team, once going on the bereavement list following her death and another time when he went on the disabled list with depression. The D-backs have several other left-handed relieving options, so it seems unlikely they will re-sign Schoneweis. (MLB.com -- Arizona Diamondbacks)
Steve Jobs: CEO of the Decade Nov 6, 2009
Steve Jobs revived Apple and remade entire industries, defying the worst economic conditions since the Great Depression -- and his own serious health problems. Check out our interactive timeline to see Jobs' early struggles and recent victories, Apple's coolest product launches of the past 10 years, and how investing in Apple stock has paid off. (CNN)
Australian Dollar Advances as RBA Says Economic Growth Expected to Quicken Nov 6, 2009
The worlds biggest central banks are starting to unwind emergency measures introduced this year to stave off a second Great Depression. The euro rose after European Central Bank President yesterday said his bank will withdraw some liquidity operations, and the pound climbed after the Bank of England slowed the pace of bond purchases. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Andre Agassi: "I Needed Help" Nov 6, 2009
The former tennis great discusses his drug use, that depression and other aspects of his personal life and tennis career and talks for the first time about his upcoming book in an interview to be broadcast on "60 Minutes" this Sunday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m. ET/PT.. Agassi got emotional when responding to the criticism from Martina Navratilova that Couric read to him, including that the former womens tennis star compared him with Roger Clemens. (CBS News)
Frank Porreca, left, and Theodore Price work in a University of Arizona lab researching chronic pain issues. Photo by Ellen Sussman | Special to the Green Valley News Nov 6, 2009
Ds at the University of Arizona College of Medicine are devoting their research to the management and treatment of persistent and chronic pain, which they say can cause depression, sleep disorders, poor judgment and atrophy in the brain. Frank Porreca, who earned his degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, and Theodore Price, who earned his degree from University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, are UA pharmacology professors. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Botox Appears to Ease Depression Symptoms Nov 6, 2009
Kathleen Delano had suffered from depression for years ... Eight weeks later, according to a unusual study published this month, her depression had lifted ... "I found myself able to do the things I hadn't been doing. I feel I broke out of the shackles of depression to be in the mood to go out, to reconnect with people.". (Yahoo News -- Cosmetic Treatments and Surgery)
Crosby doesn't expect to return Nov 6, 2009
And on Aug. 22, he announced that he'd been diagnosed with clinical depression. The A's, who had the youngest starting staff in the Majors this past season, are interested in bringing back Duchscherer, who told MLB.com last week that he's "feeling much better." But Duchscherer, whose 2007 and '08 seasons were shortened by hip injuries that led to surgery, likely would have to accept an incentives-based deal. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Letter for Thursday, November 6, 2009 Nov 6, 2009
I lived on a rural farm during the great depression of the 30s, much too young to be aware of the national suffering going on at the time ... That could explain the shorter recessions but what about the depression in the 30s. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
People with Pensions Sleep Better After Retirement Nov 6, 2009
Overall, people were 26 percent less likely to report sleep disturbances after they retired, but the difference was particularly strong for people who had suffered from depression or mental fatigue during their working life; their risk of sleep problems dropped by 45 percent. The only group of people who actually slept worse after they retired was those who had left the workforce for health reasons; they were about 1. (MEDLINEplus)
Suicide 50 percent higher for older adults Nov 6, 2009
A feeling of depression or other mental health problems. 2. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Treating Depressed Teens Has Lasting Benefits Nov 6, 2009
Longer-term treatment of depression for adolescents is associated with persistent benefits, even after treatment ends, according to results of the Treatment for Adolescents with Depression Study (TADS). TADS is a randomized, controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of three common treatments for adolescents with depression: the antidepressant Prozac (also called fluoxetine); "talk therapy," also called cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT); their combination (Prozac plus CBT), and, where... (Newsmax)
Long-term jobless face frayed safety net Nov 6, 2009
It also would help shore up a frail economy in the very early stages of a recovery from the worst contraction since the Great Depression. For millions of households, the outlook remains bleak. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Jury finds Kehoe guilty in son's slaying Nov 6, 2009
In closing arguments earlier Thursday, Dryer argued that Kehoe suffered from severe depression that kept her from knowing right from wrong. "The one thing we are concerned with is Michelle Kehoe's capacity _ her mental capacity to tell right from wrong," Dryer said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Sound off! 10/30/09 Nov 6, 2009
Young men and women who are diagnosed with depression are eligible for disability ... T. Jones wrote on Oct 31, 2009 7:32 PM:" This is for the ignorant person in Oct. 30th sound off. Depressed people have a hard enough time dealing with ignorant people like you while dealing with a disease that can be life threating. You say you have been depressed but you still go to work every day. Believe me if you ever had a severe episode of depression you would not go to work. If you had to deal with the... (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Religion: Nov. 5 Nov 6, 2009
These range from How to Heal Depression to Understanding Divine Government. Sample readings are available at www. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Hurricane Ida Weakens to Tropical Storm Nov 6, 2009
The fast-developing grew from a tropical depression into a hurricane within little more than a day, then lost power as it stalled over eastern Nicaragua, with winds slowing to 65 mph (100 kph). Ida could dump as much as 20 inches (500 millimeters) of rain on the swampy mainland, with the risk of flash floods and mudslides, according to the Miami-based center. (CBS News -- World)
Transplant drug aids Huntington's Nov 6, 2009
It affects the central nervous system and can lead to loss of muscle control, dementia and depression. Huntington's normally affects people in middle age, but it can strike at any time. (Yahoo News -- Organ Donation & Transplants)
Ecstasy harms brain on first use, study finds Nov 6, 2009
Previous research has shown that long-term or heavy ecstasy use can damage serotonin-dependent neurons and cause depression, anxiety, confusion, difficulty sleeping and decrease in memory. But this is the first study to look at the effects of low doses of the drug on first-time users. (Yahoo News -- Substance Use)
STUDY: Today's youth think quite highly of themselves Nov 6, 2009
"Their narcissism could be a recipe for depression later when things don't work out as well as they expected." ... But high self-esteem is more likely to protect them against depression, argues Brent Roberts, a psychologist at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. (USA Today -- News)
Buttonwood: Exit, followed by a bear Nov 6, 2009
Central banks and governments have flooded the system with monetary and fiscal stimulus, desperate to prevent a repeat of the Depression. Now that many countries have returned to economic growth the debate has started about how to reverse some of these extraordinary measures. (The Economist)
Is It Bipolar Disorder or Depression? Learn the Signs Nov 6, 2009
Is It Bipolar Disorder or Depression ... Is It Bipolar Disorder or Depression ... Bipolar disorder and major depression are two very different mental health conditions that, to the chagrin of sufferers, often manifest with similar symptoms. (Fox News)
Fannie Mae's U.S. Bailout Reaches $60 Billion After Ninth Straight Loss Nov 6, 2009
The Federal Housing Finance Agency put Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under its control in September 2008, and forced out after examiners said the two may be at risk of failing amid the worst since the Great Depression. McLean, Virginia-based Freddie Mac, which posted a second- quarter profit partly because of one-time accounting adjustments and mark-to-market gains, has tapped $50. (Bloomberg)
The Ghosts Of '38 Nov 6, 2009
That little-remembered year during the depths of the Great Depression was one of the most edifying in electoral history. With FDR in the White House, and still very popular, a rogue Congress with radical ideas embarked on a series of legislative initiatives that helped push a recovering economy back into depression ... As Amity Shlaes notes in her history of the Depression, "The Forgotten Man," Roosevelt believed less competition and high wages would heal the economy. (Investors Business Daily)
Phillies mania ends with a whimper Nov 6, 2009
While employees began to experience the initial stages of grief -- shock, pain, anger and depression -- many of their Yankee cohorts, not used to humility and grace, added insult to injury Thursday. Wilmington firefighter Jeff Schaal, for example, had to endure incessant bragging texts from a fellow firefighter who is a Yankees fan. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Teeth Grinding Linked To Sleep Apnea; Bruxism Prevalent In Caucasians With Sleep Disorders Nov 6, 2009
"High levels of anxiety can lead to bruxism, and untreated sleep apnea is known to cause mood disturbances including depression and anxiety," said Dr. Subramanian. "Daytime sleepiness from sleep apnea may cause a person to ingest caffeine, and this has also been associated with a high risk of bruxism.". (Science Daily)
Housing association rents to fall Nov 6, 2009
BBC local government correspondent John Andrew said housing association rents have never gone down before - not even during the two world wars or the Great Depression. The fall has come about because rent changes are based on inflation as measured by the retail price index the previous September. (BBC News -- UK)
