Wednesday, May 23, 2007 9:11 AM
posted by Michael Mason After Divorce, Men Hit Most With Depression It turns out that women may excel at moving on with their lives while men are at a loss. Researchers have shown that men are more likely to suffer from depression following a divorce:
"Nineteen per cent of men who were no longer with their spouse found a decline in social support, while only six per cent of men who remained in a relationship found a drop. Among women the proportions were 11 per cent for those no longer in a relationship and five for those who were.
Jenni Tipper, a research associate with the Vanier Institute of the Family in Ottawa, said "typically women are much better at building and maintaining social supports, which isn't often the case for men."
Click here to read more about the study.
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posted by C. Raus New Eating Disorder Certification The Eating Disorders Program at Brookhaven Hospital has been granted a three year accreditation by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Brookhaven's Eating Disorders Treatment Program is one of two programs in Oklahoma which have been reviewed for accreditation.
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posted by Rolf B. Gainer, Ph.D. Therapy Works for Depression in Women A study by Ellen Frank, Ph.D. published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, May 2007, demonstrated that for women with depression who had achieved a remission following a course of interpersonal therapy, a monthly therapy booster prevented a recurrence for 74% of the patients over a two year period. Dr. Frank's study further indicated the value in maintaining pharmacological treatment following the remission. Psychotherapy is an important aspect of treatment for depression. This study certainly points to the value of using monthly booster appointments to keep individuals on track and to avoid relapse.
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posted by Rolf B. Gainer, Ph.D. 10% of Americans Have Drug Problems The National Institute on Drug Abuse has released the results of a study which showed that 1 of every 10 people has had a problem with legal or illegal drug use. Of the 10.3% who identified themselves as having had a drug problem: 7.7% indicated drug abuse and 2.6% drug dependence. Certain factors emerged as indicators of a greater likelihood of drug problems. These factors included: individuals with a psychiatric or personality disorder; lower socioeconomic status; never married or widowed, separated or divorced; men and membership in specific ethnic groups. The study found that only 8.1% of the people with drug abuse problems sought treatment vs 37.9% of people who were drug dependent.
We need to address the degree to which drug related problems affect our society and to establish treatment resources which are available and accessible to people with drug abuse and dependence problems. The drug problem in America is far reaching and involves much more than just drug use.
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posted by Rolf B. Gainer, Ph.D. Internationally Recognized Cancer Researcher Shifts Focus to Schizophrenia Dr. John Roder, an internally recognized cancer researcher, known for his work on "killer cells" has focused his research on the subject of schizophrenia following the diagnosis of his son, Nathan in 2001. In a paper released today in the journal, Neuron, Dr. Roder and his team of Canadian and Scottish research scientists, identified one of the elusive genetic causes of schizophrenia. In their research, a malfunctioning gene was found to be related to schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression. While the research, at this stage, does not point to a cure, it does help us think about the diagnosis and ultimately how we treat the disease. Dr. Roder's skills in genetic analysis honed in his years as a cancer researcher offer a fresh view to mental health research which may better help to define the causes and treatment of serious mental illness. Dr. Roder, who is associated with the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, left the well funded world of cancer research upon learning of his his son's diagnosis. Dr. Roder commented: "The only thing I could do was change my research focus. I thought I could make a difference." Maria Roder, Nathan's mother, has also focused her energies on advocacy and public awareness work to further assist her family and others in coping with the problems associated with serious mental health diseases. Dr. Roder said that "research in mental health is where cancer was thirty years ago." Dr. Roder, his wife and son are doing much to further the understanding of serious mental health problems on many levels.
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Wednesday, May 02, 2007 8:55 AM
posted by Michael Mason Breastfeeding Plays Important Role in Curbing Depression The International Breastfeeding Journal has released a study that shows how new mothers can stave off the blues by breastfeeding their babies:
PNI research suggests two goals for the prevention and treatment of postpartum depression: reducing maternal stress and reducing inflammation. Breastfeeding and exercise reduce maternal stress and are protective of maternal mood. In addition, most current treatments for depression are anti-inflammatory. These include long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, cognitive therapy, St. John's wort, and conventional antidepressants.
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Rolf B. Gainer, Ph.D., Diplomate ABDA, is the Chief Executive Office at Brookhaven Hospital and the Vice President of Rehabilitation Institutes of America. Dr. Gainer has been involved in the design and operation of treatment programs since 1977.
Stephen Harnish, MD is the Medical Director of Brookhaven Hospital. Dr. Harnish is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and is well known in Oklahoma for his informative radio and television appearances.
Aric Thorpe, MHR, is Brookhaven Hospital's Pastoral Liaison Representative. He conducts the quarterly Minister's Lifeline series and provides mental health information to pastors and clergy.
Sarah McGee serves as the Community Education Provider for Brookhaven Hospital. She provides information on mental health and drug and alcohol treatment to healthcare professionals in Oklahoma and surrounding states. |
