Depression and related mental health issues in the news. New articles added weekly.
Don't Dismiss Signs of an Eating Disorder
January 23, 2001 - It's very easy for parents to overlook the signs of an eating disorder. Dieting can be a potential sign of trouble ahead. (Intellihealth)
Medical Hospitalization May Be Distressing For Depressed
January 10, 2001 - Doctors need to pay attention to mental of patients who are being hospitalized for other medical conditions. (PSL Group)
WHO Tries to Dispel Myths and Stigma of Mental Illness
January 9, 2001 - The World Health Organization has launched a year-long campaign to help those who are dealing with the stigma of mental illness. (Intellihealth)
Culture Exaggerates Dangers From Mentally Ill
January 8, 2001 - A day after Michael McDermott's parents revealed that their son had been hospitalized for depression and was being treated for it when he allegedly gunned down seven co-workers, psychiatrists said people suffering from the disorder are no more prone to violence than the general population. (Intellihealth)
Child Mental Illness Often Untreated
January 3, 2001 - Depression and ADHD indentified as main illnesses as leading mental illnesses affecting children. (Intellihealth)
Surgeon General Releases Agenda On Child Mental Health
January 3, 2001 - Report declares a crisis in child and adolescent mental health; outlines strategies to improve services. (Intellihealth)
Massachusetts Gunman May Use "Prozac Defense"
January 2, 2001 - Michael M. McDermott's lawyer has threatened to use a so-called "Prozac defense", suggesting that side effects from anti-depressant drugs may have led his client to gun down seven co-workers in Wakefield, Mass. last Tuesday. (Intellihealth)
Depression In Later Life May Be Caused By Hardened Arteries
December 20, 2000 - Researchers find new evidence that vascular disease may in some way predispose people to depression. (Intellihealth)
Celexa Produces Less Weight Gain Than Paxil
December 10, 2000 - Significant weight gain is 5 times more common with Paxil than Celexa, a new study finds. (Doctor's Guide)
Seniors Prone to Holiday Depression
December 13, 2000 - The loss of a spouse, loss of friends, and poor health can all add up to lonliness and depression for the elderly. (Intellihealth)
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