The mentally ill, and those who love themGroup serves families of vulnerable people in Hudson County Jul 16, 2008
He said he suffers from major depression, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. "I was impressed with the integrity of the organization," he said last week, "and people supporting their loved ones.". (West New York Reporter, NJ)
'Fear' cells in brain identified Jul 15, 2008
Research has shown that in any given year about 40 million adults (18 or older) will suffer from some form of anxiety disorder, including debilitating conditions such as phobias, panic disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Combat soldiers returning from action have increasingly shown anxiety disorders, which can lead to myriad problems that hinder daily life or ruin it altogether such as drug abuse, alcoholism, marital problems, unemployment and suicide. (India Times, India)
Brain Cells Related To Fear Identified, Paving The Way For More Effective Treatment Of Post-Traumatic Stress And Other Anxiety Disorders Jul 13, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 11, 2008) The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that in any given year, about 40 million adults (18 or older) will suffer from some form of anxiety disorder, including debilitating conditions such as phobias, panic disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ... In any given year, about 40 million adults (18 or older) will suffer from some form of anxiety disorder, including debilitating conditions such as phobias, panic disorders and post-traumatic stress... (Science Daily)
Families With Children Without A Genetic Or Gestational Link To Their Parents Are Functioning Well Jul 8, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 7, 2008) The emotional well-being of families where children lack a genetic or gestational link to one or both of their parents -- where the children have been conceived through surrogacy, egg donation or donor insemination -- has long been a subject of debate. Now, in the first worldwide study of this issue, British scientists have shown that relationships within such families appear to be functioning well, and that there are few differences between them and families in whom... (Science Daily)
Feeling panicky? Just log on to the net Jun 27, 2008
A study has revealed that online therapy exchanging emails with a psychologist can work as well as face-to-face treatment for people with panic disorders, Journal of Medical Internet Research' reports. The study found that when panic disorder sufferers used the etherapy programme 'Panic Online' in conjunction with support from a general practitioner, their panic-related symptoms were reduced with around 30% losing their symptoms altogether. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Speak your mind Jun 24, 2008
To date, I am dealing with, GAD, major depression, social and panic disorder, OCD, ED, now possibility Bipolar, which one who knows. I can switch on and off. (Globe and Mail)
Human rights group says it has proof of detainee abuse Jun 18, 2008
Psychologically, "Kamal's clinical presentation, reported history of abuse, and the result of psychological testing support the presence of several psychiatric diagnoses," including depression, a panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the report. A subject named "Amir," an Iraqi in his late 20s held in Abu Ghraib prison from August 2003 to January 2005, "showed signs of rectal tearing that are highly consistent with his report of having been sodomized with a... (Boston Globe)
Pigeons: Self-recognition Than Kids? Jun 14, 2008
5, 2008) Investigators have explored the inability to express emotions (alexithymia) in panic disorder in an article in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. In patients with panic disorder (PD), the difficulty. (Science Daily)
Family Traits Provide Clues To Genes For Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder Jun 9, 2008
14, 2002) The genetic underpinnings of panic disorder and manic depressive (bipolar) illness have long eluded scientists. Now, researchers at Johns Hopkins studying the inheritance patterns of these conditions. (Science Daily)
Are Panic And Inability To Express Emotions Related? Jun 6, 2008
5, 2008) Investigators of the University of Naples have explored the inability to express emotions (alexithymia) in panic disorder ... In patients with panic disorder (PD), the difficulty to identify and manage emotional experience might contribute to the enduring vulnerability to panic attacks ... Galderisi et al. Alexithymia and Cognitive Dysfunctions in Patients with Panic Disorder. (Science Daily)
No time to panic May 29, 2008
A person suffering from mental health disorders such as major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, (PSTD) and borderline personality disorder have to deal with conditions that disrupt their thinking, how they feel, their moods, and their ability to relate to others. Every aspect of their daily life is altered because of their diminished capacity for coping with life in general. (Gridley Herald, CA)
9/11 Workers Face Chronic Mental Impairment May 24, 2008
8 percent had probable depression, 5 percent had probable panic disorder, and 62 percent had substantial stress reaction. In addition, PTSD in the workers was significantly associated with loss of family members and friends; disruption of family, work and social life; and higher rates of behavioral symptoms in their children. (MEDLINEplus)
What Is The Normal Personality? May 22, 2008
Reiss and Richard McNally co-developed the construct of anxiety sensitivity, a tool for assessing early risk factors for Panic Disorder. Reiss's "Anxiety Sensitivity Index" (ASI) is now widely used to assess anxiety disorders. (Suite101.com)
Holliston cops bust Marlborough man twice over weekend May 20, 2008
In a prescription bottle Iodice had stuffed in his pants pocket, police found pills of Klonopin, medication for seizures and panic disorder, Lewis said. Where he got the Klonopin is still under investigation, but, "we're comfortable that he took it from somebody," the sergeant said. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Three suspected in Marlborough drug ring arraigned May 20, 2008
Fluoxetine HCI is an anti-depressant used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and bulimia. It has been linked to adverse effects like suicidal thoughts and behaviors in pediatric patients, anxiety, insomnia and abnormal bleeding. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Community Bulletin Board May 20, 2008
Classes will cover information about schizophrenia, mood disorders (bipolar disorder and major depression), panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder; coping skills; handling crisis and relapse; medications; listening and communication techniques; recovery & rehabilitation; self-care around worry and stress; and fighting discrimination and stigma. The Family-to-Family Education course is made possible through a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Mental health in cooperation with... (Acton Beacon, MA)
Cannes balances glamor with "Blindness" May 17, 2008
BEIJING, May 17 -- Fernando Meirelles did boys with guns in "City of God" and murderous corporations in "The Constant Gardener." With "Blindness," the opening night entry at the Cannes Film Festival, the Brazilian director exposes the world's ultimate savages: your friends and neighbors. A terrifying fable about how low people might go to stay alive when a plague of blindness turns them into helpless internees, "Blindness" presents an unnerving reflection of real tragedy and bureaucratic... (Xinhuanet, China)
Obesity Tied to Risk of Psychiatric Disorders May 17, 2008
In general, Petry's team found, obese adults had higher risks of major and milder depression, anxiety disorders like panic disorder and phobias, and "manic" episodes. They also showed higher rates of alcohol abuse and personality disorders, such as obsessive-compulsive behavior and paranoid personality disorder. (MEDLINEplus)
Does Asthma Increase Adult Suicide Risk? May 16, 2008
"Smoking and mental health illnesses like depression, panic disorder, and alcohol abuse were all associated with an increased risk for suicide [in the study], but when we controlled for these things the link with asthma was still there," she tells WebMD.. Asthma and Suicide. (CBS News)
Mental Illness Translates in Billions in Lost Earnings for the US May 11, 2008
Serious mental illnesses include major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and borderline personality disorder. The good news about mental illness is that recovery is possible. (eFluxMedia)
Improving Anxiety Treatment Through The Help Of Brain Imaging: A Potential Future Treatment Strategy May 11, 2008
31, 2002) A recent study showed that four out of five patients suffering from panic disorder remained symptom-free six months after they stopped taking medication to treat the often-debilitating illness. The. (Science Daily)
Suicide Risk Substantial with Anorexia May 8, 2008
Besides the known association between depression and suicide risk, Bulik's group found suicide attempts were linked with additional factors such as panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse or dependence, dramatic or erratic behavior, impulse-control disturbances, and self-harm or stealing behaviors. "This study underscores again that anorexia nervosa is a serious mental illness," Bulik concluded. (MEDLINEplus)
Mental Disorders In Parents Linked To Autism In Children, Study Shows May 6, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 5, 2008) Parents of children with autism were roughly twice as likely to have been hospitalized for a mental disorder, such as schizophrenia, than parents of other children, according to an analysis of Swedish birth and hospital records by a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researcher and colleagues in the U.S. and Europe. "We are trying to determine whether autism is more common among families with other psychiatric disorders. Establishing an association between... (Science Daily)
Mothers Less Likely To Pursue HPV Vaccination For Youngest Daughters May 6, 2008
Panic disorder is one such problem easily. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Migraine Often Associated with Psychiatric Disorders May 6, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Migraine is commonly associated with a variety of psychiatric disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, and social phobia, a new study shows ... They report in the journal Headache that study subjects with migraine had a higher lifetime and 12-month prevalence of major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, and social phobia, relative to migraine-free study subjects. (MEDLINEplus)
Braves' left-field platoon looks good Apr 23, 2008
Mine was diagnosed as panic disorder a variant of OCD. Diaz reminds me of myself when he s not in a comfort zone. You press, you re frustrated and no matter what you re told, or how hard you try, it doesn t change anything. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Smoltz feat worth witnessing Apr 23, 2008
Mine was diagnosed as panic disorder a variant of OCD. Diaz reminds me of myself when hes not in a comfort zone. You press, youre frustrated and no matter what youre told, or how hard you try, it doesnt change anything. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Underage drinking is meeting topic Apr 22, 2008
"One topic we probably will not have time to get into is the co-occurring problems of mental illness and substance abuse. Substance abuse disorders are very common in people with mental illness. Actually the general population has about a 17 percent rate of substance abuse disorder, but schizophrenics have a 47 percent rate, bipolar clients have a 54 percent rate, major depression have about a 27 percent rate, while obsessive compulsive clients have a 31 percent rate and panic disorder clients a... (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Shattered Shangri-La: Depression And Anxiety Widespread In Young Tibetan Refugees Apr 11, 2008
10, 2008) A new study led by Emory University School of Medicine researcher Charles L. Raison, MD, is the first to show that depression and anxiety are more prevalent in Tibetan refugees than they are in ethnic Tibetans born and raised in the comparative stability of exile communities in Northern India and Nepal. The study findings were reported in the April 2008, on-line version of the journal Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. (Science Daily)
Keeping up with Clay Aiken Apr 5, 2008
-Clay Aiken appeared on CNN's Larry King Live Wednesday night and talked about his struggle with panic disorder, his new album and rumors that he is gay. Here's the (with a brief intro regarding Anna Nicole Smith news). (USA Today -- Life)
SEC bulks up its non-conference schedule Apr 5, 2008
It is also not suitable for ladies, anyone with a panic disorder, family pets, or anyone that is still having nightmares of Their old Coach yelling curse words at them. He should definately toughen up the Irish defense. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
In other countries, symptoms of mental illness vary, with treatments that American doctors are just beginning to appreciate Mar 24, 2008
Ultimately, Hinton diagnosed Heap with depression and a panic disorder common among Cambodian refugees, particularly those who lived through the brutal Khmer Rouge regime, responsible for killing more than 1 million Cambodians in the late 1970s. Dr. Francis Lu, a specialist in cultural diversity with the American Psychiatric Association, who is familiar with Hinton's work, said the typical American clinician may find it a daunting task to understand the nuances of all the culturally diverse... (Boston Globe)
Classes to offer support, education for family and friends of mentally ill Mar 22, 2008
The classes focus on serious brain disorders, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, co-occurring brain disorders and addictive disorders. The 2-1/2 hour classes at the Charles City NIACC. (Charles City Press, IO)
Two area men arrested again for drug possession Mar 21, 2008
Inside the men's vehicle the police found bottles of Xanax a medicine prescribed to treat anxiety and panic disorders, Hollis said. Police also found pipes used for smoking marijuana, said Hollis. (Pekin Times, IL)
Symptoms of Fight or Flight Mar 17, 2008
People with Panic Disorder experience the fight or flight response even when there is no real danger present ... Because so many of the symptoms are caused by shallow breathing, breathing instruction is a significant part of Panic Disorder treatment ... There are benefits to treating Panic Disorder early on, so it is important to be properly diagnosed. (Suite101.com)
Cyclic Vomiting Linked to Psychiatric Disorders Mar 7, 2008
Parents endorsed significantly more symptoms than the adolescents for panic disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. In 35 families (56 percent), at least one parent had a history of a diagnosed psychiatric disorder. (MEDLINEplus)
Shy or sick? Mar 5, 2008
Studies over the last 12 years show only a third of people with social phobia recover without intervention, compared to a 95% natural recovery rate for depression and an 80% rate for panic disorders. Freaked out. (BBC News -- UK)
What factors into fear? Feb 16, 2008
A fear of being afraid, or a panic disorder, can lead to the "granddaddy of all fears," Dr. Boudewyns said: agoraphobia. Panic disorders are characterized by sudden panic attacks that come on for no reason ... Fear implies a threat, Dr. Boudewyns said, but someone with a panic disorder isn't experiencing a threat when he or she becomes fearful. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Column: Getting anxiety under control Feb 11, 2008
Panic disorder strikes like a bolt from the blue. You're going about your business when all of a sudden you are hit with mind-numbing, heart-pounding terror. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
PCCUA to host class for families of mentally ill Feb 9, 2008
The course will cover information about Schizophrenia, the mood disorders (bipolar disorder and major depression), panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. Coping skills such as handling crisis and relapse; basic information about medication; listening and communication techniques; problem-solving skills; recovery and rehabilitation; self-care around worry and stress will also be discussed. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Generation Gap? 'Online Gap' Widens Divide Between Parents and Children Feb 6, 2008
Online Gap' Widens Divide Between Parents and Children. Online Gap' Widens Divide Between Parents and Children. (Science Daily)
Patients Diagnosed With Coronary Heart Disease Continue Poor Diets, Study Shows Feb 2, 2008
24, 2005) Patients with panic disorder have nearly double the risk for coronary heart disease, and those also diagnosed with depression are at almost three times the risk, according to new. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Solutions Jan 29, 2008
It is an interesting one as IBS itself is an anxiety provoking illness and on the flip side, anxiety (specifically panic disorder) patients can suffer from IBS as a secondary symptom. It is a connection that is self-fed and can cause a spiraling effect causing even greater anxious symptoms. (Suite101.com)
Depression And Anxiety Can Double Chances Of Heart Ailments Jan 20, 2008
24, 2005) Patients with panic disorder have nearly double the risk for coronary heart disease, and those also diagnosed with depression are at almost three times the risk, according to new. (May 7, 1999) Extensive fatty deposits in the carotid arteries, the blood vessels in the neck that supply blood and oxygen to the brain, may be a marker for coronary artery disease, according to a study in this. (Science Daily)
Talk Therapy May Curb Panic Disorder Jan 19, 2008
Study Shows Improvement In Anxiety And Other Panic Disorder Symptoms ... (WebMD) A 12-week course of talk therapy may help curb the often debilitating symptoms of panic disorder -- including intense fear, chest pain, heart palpitations, and shortness of breath ... The twice-weekly sessions are focused on the symptoms of panic disorder as well as garnering insight about the various unconscious factors that may have caused the panic disorder to develop in the first place. (CBS News)
In a panic? Talk Jan 18, 2008
People suffering from panic disorder may benefit from a 12-week course of talk therapy developed by scientists in the US.. Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms like chest pain, heart palpitations and shortness of breath ... It focuses on the symptoms of panic disorder as well as garnering insight about the various unconscious factors that may have caused the panic disorder to develop in the first... (Hindustan Times)
Nature And Nurture Are Both To Blame For Depression, Study Says Jan 17, 2008
3, 2001) There are significant associations between the presence of panic disorder and major depression on parents and patterns of dysfunction in their children, according to a study in the January 2001. . (Science Daily)
Letters to the editor (01/04/08) Jan 5, 2008
Fireworks could have set off panic disorder, brain seizures ... Loud fireworks are physical triggers that result in severe panic disorder or brain seizures. (Anchorage Daily News)
What's Ahead Jan 3, 2008
The course topics will include learning about feelings and facts; schizophrenia, major depression and mania; diagnosis and dealing with critical periods; subtypes of depression and bipolar disorder, panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder; diagnosis, causes and stories; new research of the biology of the brain; problem solving workshop; medications review; empathy workshop; self-care and relative groups; rehabilitation services; advocacy; fighting stigma; and a review and certification... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Police detain youths in robbery Jan 2, 2008
com, alprazolam is a prescription drug commonly used to treat anxiety and panic disorders. The drug gives its users a feeling of tranquility and because it depresses functions of the human central nervous system, taking the drug can cause significant drowsiness or sleep even at low doses. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Church abuse victim receives $45,000 Dec 31, 2007
Ms Audet, who experienced further dysfunctional relationships and sexual assault, now has four autistic children, and is diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder and panic disorder. Judge Quirk ruled the abuse by Groth was responsible for about one-sixth of her problems. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Exposure To Terrorist Attacks Increases Mental Health Problems In Children Dec 25, 2007
24, 2007) A new report reveals that children exposed to terrorist attacks show elevated symptoms of mental health problems, including posttraumatic stress disorder, separation anxiety disorder, and general anxiety disorder. Statistically speaking, it is unlikely that the majority of youth will ever experience direct exposure to a terrorist attack. (Science Daily)
• A Frightening Obsession Dec 21, 2007
" His father is on antipsychotic medication, and his mother suffers from a panic disorder and depression. Perone himself was diagnosed by federal prison psychologists as having a personality disorder and posing a "moderate to high risk" to the safety of others. Perone had intended his letters to be anonymous. But when he gave them to his mother to mail for him, she thought she was doing her son a favor by adding his return address to them. This gave federal investigators a huge jump start. In... (FOX61, CT)
Charlie Rose Science Series Focuses on the 'Mysteries of the Human Brain' Dec 21, 2007
There are new insights into mood disorders, which include depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress syndrome. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, there are close to 21 million Americans adults -- or about 9. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Parents Blind To Children's Risk Taking & Skilled Risk Management Dec 19, 2007
3, 2001) There are significant associations between the presence of panic disorder and major depression on parents and patterns of dysfunction in their children, according to a study in the January 2001. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Is There A Developmental Component To The Risk For Depression? Dec 12, 2007
Is There A Developmental Component To The Risk For Depression. Is There A Developmental Component To The Risk For Depression. (Science Daily)
Sensitization of catastrophic cognition in cognitive-behavioral therapy for panic disorder Dec 10, 2007
Cognitive model of panic disorder have proposed that panic attacks result from the catastrophic misinterpretation of certain bodily sensations. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for panic disorder aims to change these catastrophic cognitions ... It is clinically and theoretically important to understand about cognitive sensitization of panic disorder during CBT sessions. (BioMed Central)
Rates Of Anxiety, Mood Disorders High In Areas Affected By Hurricane Katrina Dec 4, 2007
Participants were asked about stressors related to the hurricane and screened for symptoms of mood and anxiety disorders--which include depression, panic disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)--within 30 days of the interview. A total of 31. (Science Daily)
Mental Disorders Rife After Hurricane Katrina - Study Dec 4, 2007
Depression, panic disorders, and post-traumatic stress were diagnosed in 49 percent of New Orleans residents surveyed five to seven months after the storm struck on Aug. 29, 2005, the study found. About one-quarter of US Gulf Coast residents of Mississippi and Alabama affected by the monster storm were found to suffer from anxiety and mood disorders, lower than in New Orleans and comparable to rates from similar disasters. (Planet Ark, United States)
Maryland dog groomer sentenced for beating customer's pet Nov 20, 2007
Her attorney read from a psychiatric evaluation showing that Rainone had surgery in 2004 for a cerebral hemorrhage, has had occasional seizures and has been diagnosed with a panic disorder. She has been the operator of Grooming By Celeste for about 11 years. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Research team finds link between asthma and depressive disorders Nov 7, 2007
Previous research had suggested a possible link in young people between asthma and some mental health problems, such as panic disorder, but this study is the first showing such a strong connection between the respiratory condition and depressive and anxiety disorders ... Researchers tested for several depressive and anxiety disorders, including depression, a mood disorder called dysthymia, panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, separation anxiety, social phobia, and agoraphobia. (EurekAlert!)
Women Share Hope for Anxiety Disorder Sufferers Nov 6, 2007
(Photo: ) An agoraphobic who hid her panic disorder from her family for more than 20 years, Clark was convinced she would have a major panic attack and faint during the celebration, ruining her daughter's wedding ... More than 40 million adults in the U.S. suffer from an anxiety disorder such as panic disorder, and women are twice as likely to be affected ... Calendar proceeds benefit ADAA, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing awareness and improving the diagnosis,... (PR Newswire)
Gassman: Link between astrology, mental health is strong Nov 4, 2007
6 million Americans adults suffer from depression, while anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, phobias, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and generalized anxiety are the most common type of psychiatric disorder, accounting for 32 percent of the total mental health expenditures in the U.S.. Additional statistics and anecdotal evidence indicate that there is a rise in the incidence of high school age problems necessitating psychiatric hospitalization stays. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Cdn soldiers suffering mental-health problems after Afghanistan Oct 29, 2007
About 28 per cent of the 2,700 Canadian Forces soldiers who were screened after serving in the war-torn country were found to have symptoms of one or more mental-health problems, including depression, panic disorders and suicidal tendencies. Of those, 17 per cent exhibited signs of high-risk drinking, about five per cent showed symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, and another five per cent had symptoms of major depression. (Edmonton Sun)
Mental Disorders Are Disorders Of The Brain Oct 17, 2007
Depression, anxiety disorders such as panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorders, alcohol and drug dependence, dementia and Parkinson's disease are just a few examples of "disorders of the brain.". "The size, the burden and cost of brain disorders in the EU is immense, and has so far been underestimated," as Prof. (Science Daily)
