Articles in the January 2009 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Options for treatment-resistant depression
- In brief: Post-discharge counseling helps hospitalized smokers quit
- Commentary: Treatment that works for anxious children
- In brief: MRI scans reveal altered brain response to criticism in patients with social phobia
- Benefiting from mental health parity
- Alcohol abstinence vs. moderation
- In brief: Screening patients with heart disease for depression
- References for "Options for treatment-resistant depression"
- References for "Benefitting from mental health parity"
- References for “Alcohol abstinence vs. moderation”
- Harvard Mental Health Letter January 2009: Further information
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Articles in the February 2009 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Brain imaging techniques for Alzheimer's disease
- Failed efforts to thwart Alzheimer's disease raise questions
- Cytochrome P450 enzymes and psychiatric drugs
- When children with bipolar disorder grow up
- In brief: Cell phone use more distracting to drivers than chatting with passengers
- In brief: Improving outcomes for opioid-addicted youth
- Commentary: Mental health at a reasonable cost
- References for "Failed efforts to thwart Alzheimer's disease raise questions"
- References for "Cytochrome P450 enzymes and psychiatric drugs"
- References for "When children with bipolar disorder grow up"
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Articles in the March 2009 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- References for "Overcoming cocaine or stimulant addiction"
- References for "Treating obsessive compulsive disorder"
- References for "Understanding the risks of antipsychotic treatment in young people"
- Understanding the risks of antipsychotic treatment in young people
- Treating obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Overcoming cocaine or stimulant addiction
- In brief: Study suggests how to tailor cognitive behavioral therapy for patients with eating disorders
- In brief: Brain scans indicate that depression can increase pain perception
- Questions & answers
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Articles in the April 2009 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- References for "Mentalization-based treatment for borderline personality disorder"
- References for "Rare diseases offer insights into autism spectrum disorders"
- References for "Yoga for anxiety and depression"
- References for "More evidence on risks of antipsychotics in adults"
- Mentalization-based treatment for borderline personality disorder
- Rare diseases offer insights into autism spectrum disorders
- Yoga for anxiety and depression
- More evidence on risks of antipsychotics in adults
- In Brief: Type 2 diabetes may slow thinking ability early on
- In Brief: Reducing teens' risk on the Internet
- Questions & answers
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Articles in the May 2009 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Conditions that affect fertility
- Male Infertility
- Take a deep breath
- Testing for male and female infertility
- Using Clomid to treat infertility
- Endometriosis and infertility
- Treating blocked fallopian tubes
- Appendicitis and female infertility
- Follow The Fertility Diet?
- Female Infertility
- References for "The psychological impact of infertility and its treatment"
- References for "Advice about which antidepressant to choose first"
- References for "The glutamate hypothesis for schizophrenia"
- References for "Commentary: Providing rewards for smokers who want to quit"
- Advice about which antidepressant to choose first
- The glutamate hypothesis for schizophrenia
- In Brief: The stress of waiting for a breast cancer diagnosis
- In Brief: Updates about mental health parity
- The psychological impact of infertility and its treatment
- Commentary: Providing rewards for smokers who want to quit
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Articles in the June 2009 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Two-way street between depression and heart disease
- Diet and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Coping with the stress of caregiving
- In Brief: Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder may share genetic origins
- In Brief: Some brain effects of stress may be reversible
- Questions & answers
- References for "Two-way street between depression and heart disease"
- References for "Diet and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder"
- References for "Coping with the stress of caregiving"
- Reference for "Questions & answers"
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Articles in the July 2009 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- References for "Sleep and mental health"
- References for "Manipulating memory to overcome fear"
- References for "Treating fibromyalgia in the mental health setting"
- References for "Commentary: The pleasure we take from other people's pain"
- Sleep and mental health
- Manipulating memory to overcome fear
- Treating fibromyalgia in the mental health setting
- In Brief: Alcohol abuse may lead to depression
- In Brief: Lithium may reduce risk of dementia
- Commentary: The pleasure we take from other people's pain
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Articles in the August 2009 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- References for "Treating anorexia nervosa"
- References for "Heavy heart, thin bones?"
- References for "Infectious health behaviors"
- Treating anorexia nervosa
- Heavy heart, thin bones?
- Infectious health behaviors
- In Brief: Divalproex is not effective for children with bipolar disorder
- In Brief: Factors that affect risk of dementia
- Commentary: The importance of recess
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Articles in the September 2009 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- References for "Treating generalized anxiety disorder in the elderly"
- References for "Treating bulimia nervosa"
- References for "Taking on school bullies"
- Treating generalized anxiety disorder in the elderly
- Treating bulimia nervosa
- Taking on school bullies
- In Brief: Mental performance during perimenopause
- In Brief: Depression screening in adolescents
- Questions & answers
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Articles in the October 2009 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- References for "Infection, inflammation, and mental illness"
- References for "Treating premenstrual dysphoric disorder"
- References for "Lithium-induced kidney problems"
- References for "Questions & answers: Preventing post-traumatic stress disorder"
- Infection, inflammation, and mental illness
- Treating premenstrual dysphoric disorder
- Lithium-induced kidney problems
- In Brief: Drug fails to subdue repetitive behavior in children with autism spectrum disorders
- In Brief: Supplement may ease compulsive hair pulling
- Questions & answers
- Correction to "Treating premenstrual dysphoric disorder"
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Articles in the November 2009 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- References for "Recognizing and managing ADHD in adults"
- References for "Supporting survivors of suicide loss"
- References for "Treating somatoform disorders"
- Recognizing and managing ADHD in adults
- Supporting survivors of suicide loss
- Treating somatoform disorders
- In Brief: One question may help screen for unhealthy alcohol use
- In Brief: The psychological cost of foreclosure
- Editor's note
- Commentary: The Mediterranean diet, physical activity, and cognitive health
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Articles in the December 2009 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Managing chronic depression
- Challenges in preventing schizophrenia
- Helping compulsive hoarders
- In Brief: Intervention reduces dating violence perpetrated by boys
- In Brief: Cholesterol levels in middle age affect dementia risk
- Commentary: Internet-based insomnia treatment
- References for "Managing chronic depression"
- References for "Challenges in preventing schizophrenia"
- References for "Helping compulsive hoarders"
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Articles in the January 2008 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Psychological aspects of bariatric surgery
- Using lithium to reduce suicide risk in bipolar disorder
- Seafood and brain development
- In Brief: Topiramate may be effective at treating alcohol dependence
- In Brief: Location of spinal cord injury may affect mental health scores
- In Brief: Possible blood test for Alzheimer's disease
- Commentary: Strains on the heart
- References for “Seafood and brain development”
- References for “Using lithium to reduce suicide risk in bipolar disorder”
- References for “Psychological aspects of bariatric surgery”
- How stress affects your body
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Articles in the February 2008 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Recognizing and treating depression in the elderly
- Measuring empathy during psychotherapy
- Medication Update: Tamoxifen investigated as mania treatment
- Medication Update: Research raises questions about long-acting antipsychotics
- Medication Update: SSRIs may increase risk of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Exercise, estrogen, and executive function
- In Brief: Unmet mental health needs
- In Brief: Cognitive behavioral therapy improves outcomes in depressed adolescents
- Commentary: Brain function and political attitudes - political science or science fiction?
- References for “Exercise, estrogen, and executive function”
- References for “Recognizing and treating depression in the elderly”
- References for “Measuring empathy during psychotherapy”
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Articles in the March 2008 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- The hazards of hookah
- Learning how to say "I'm sorry"
- Hypnosis as mental health therapy
- In Brief: Thimerosal exposure and neuropsychological development
- In Brief: Exploring the mechanisms of self-sabotage
- Questions & Answers
- References for “Hypnosis as mental health therapy”
- References for “Learning how to say ‘I’m sorry’ ”
- References for “The hazards of hookah”
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Articles in the April 2008 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Treating preschoolers with psychiatric disorders
- Getting help for post-combat mental health problems
- In Brief: Asthma may increase risk of anxiety and depression
- In Brief: Metformin and lifestyle changes help people taking antipsychotics lose weight
- Questions & Answers
- References for “Getting help for post-combat mental health problems”
- References for “Mild cognitive impairment”
- References for “Treating preschoolers with psychiatric disorders”
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Articles in the May 2008 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Positive psychology in practice
- Psychiatric genetic tests raise concerns
- Behavioral cognitive therapy for addictions
- Dealing with sexual side effects
- In Brief: Music therapy may help depression
- In Brief: Chromosome "hot spot" linked to autism
- In Brief: Mood and anxiety disorders more likely in people with arthritis
- Commentary: Song lyrics, stress, and substance abuse in adolescents
- References for “Positive psychology in practice”
- References for “Psychiatric genetic tests raise concerns”
- References for “Dealing with sexual side effects”
- References for “Behavioral cognitive therapy for addictions”
- Q &A -- The impact of stress
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Articles in the June 2008 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Improving outcomes in bipolar disorder
- Combination therapy for panic disorder
- Drinking, smoking, and quitting
- In Brief: Regular family meals may reduce risk of eating disorders in girls
- In Brief: Stimulant treatment for ADHD may not increase risk of substance abuse
- In Brief: Top reasons for seeking medical care
- Commentary: Handguns and health
- References for “Improving outcomes in bipolar disorder”
- References for “Combination therapy for panic disorder”
- References for “Drinking, smoking, and quitting”
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Articles in the July 2008 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Revisiting the CATIE schizophrenia study
- Protecting children and teens from cyber-harm
- Moving from one stage of addiction recovery to the next
- In Brief: Abdominal fat boosts later dementia risk
- In Brief: SSRIs and risk of postpartum hemorrhage
- Commentary: The value of regret
- References for "Revisiting the CATIE schizophrenia study"
- References for "Protecting children and teens from cyber-harm"
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Articles in the August 2008 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Finding the right depression medication
- Involuntary outpatient commitment
- Alzheimer's and driving ability
- In Brief: Anti-inflammatory drugs may not protect cognitive function
- In Brief: Study suggests bipolar disorder is overdiagnosed
- In Brief: Psychotherapy for early childhood obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Questions & answers: Munchhausen's syndrome
- References for “Alzheimer’s and driving ability”
- References for “Involuntary outpatient commitment”
- References for “Finding the right depression medication”
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Articles in the September 2008 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- School-based safety interventions
- Helping psychiatric patients to stop smoking
- The "forgotten bereaved"
- In Brief: Bright lights may improve dementia symptoms
- In Brief: Money can buy happiness - if you give it away
- Commentary: Social networks and memory function
- References for “School-based safety interventions”
- Additional resources for “School-based safety interventions”
- References for “Helping psychiatric patients to stop smoking”
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Articles in the October 2008 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- In brief: Cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome
- Copy number variation: The new genetic frontier
- Herbal and dietary supplements for depression
- Treating ADHD in children and adolescents
- References for “Treating ADHD in children and adolescents”
- References for “Herbal and dietary supplements for depression”
- References for “Copy number variation: The new genetic frontier”
- In brief: Sildenafil may improve sexual functioning in depressed women
- Questions & answers
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Articles in the November 2008 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- References for “Treating ‘first-episode’ schizophrenia”
- References for “New treatment options for seasonal affective disorder”
- Bright light therapy for seasonal affective disorder
- Treating "first-episode" schizophrenia
- Dealing with the emotional aspect of conflict
- New treatment options for seasonal affective disorder
- In brief: Who is prescribing antidepressants?
- In brief: Suicidal thoughts in college
- In brief: Psychiatrists offering less psychotherapy
- Commentary: How undecideds decide
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Articles in the December 2008 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- References for “Preventing driving accidents involving teenagers”
- References for “Psychological challenges of surviving cancer”
- References for “Prescribing during pregnancy”
- Prescribing during pregnancy
- Psychological challenges of surviving cancer
- Preventing driving accidents involving teenagers
- In brief: Phone psychotherapy for depression
- In brief: Antipsychotic choice in early-onset schizophrenia
- Commentary: The value of long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy
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Articles in the January 2007 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Separation anxiety
- Addiction and the problem of relapse
- In Brief: The stigma of borderline personality
- In Brief: Alcohol before birth: New studies
- Commentary: Compulsive buying
- Moods and markets
- Questions & answers: Compulsive hoarding
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Articles in the February 2007 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Electroconvulsive therapy
- The risk for PTSD: New findings
- In Brief: The social voice of conscience
- In Brief: Obesity and depression
- In Brief: Act, don't think, to relieve depression
- In Brief: Thwarting alcoholism in the brain
- Questions & Answers
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Articles in the March 2007 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Couple therapy
- Folate for depression
- Antipsychotic drugs: The costs and benefits
- In Brief: The evolution of romance
- In Brief: $ is for self-sufficiency
- Questions & Answers: Who is helped most by transference interpretations?
- References for “Couple therapy”, March 2007
- References for "Folate for depression", March 2007
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Articles in the April 2007 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Dependent personality disorder
- When children assault children
- In Brief: Efficacious, yet ineffective
- In Brief: Depression at menopause
- In Brief: Names will often hurt you
- In Brief: Schizophrenia and physical illness
- Questions & Answers
- References for “Dependent personality,” April 2007
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Articles in the May 2007 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Bipolar disorder in children
- Thyroid deficiency and mental health
- In Brief: Depression in China: Finding a translation
- In Brief: Williams syndrome in Japan: The interplay of genetics and culture
- In Brief: Addiction treatment, ready or not
- Questions & Answers: How important is a good breakfast for children?
- Questions & Answers: Advantages of Cymbalta for depression?
- References for “Bipolar disorder in children,” May 2007
- References for “Thyroid deficiency and mental health”
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Articles in the June 2007 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- The use and misuse of self-esteem
- The treatment of schizophrenia: Making it work
- In Brief: Uncovering diagnostic biases
- In Brief: Alternative medicine for depression
- Questions & Answers
- Depression - theme and variations
- References for "The treatment of schizophrenia," June 2007
- References for "The use and misuse of self-esteem," June 2007
- Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale
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Articles in the July 2007 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Antidepressants and suicide
- How Alcoholics Anonymous works
- In Brief: Finding the right treatment: Attachment as a guide
- In Brief: Therapeutic alliance and treatment preference
- Commentary: Drug diversion by adolescents
- References for “How Alcoholics Anonymous works,” July 2007
- References for “Antidepressants and suicide,” July 2007
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Articles in the August 2007 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Rethinking posttraumatic stress disorder
- Antipsychotic drugs in dementia
- In Brief: Treatment for bipolar depression: New studies
- In Brief: Torture by any other name
- Commentary: The Clock gene and bipolar disorder
- References for "Rethinking posttraumatic stress disorder"
- References for "Antipsychotic drugs in dementia"
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Articles in the September 2007 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Preschool attention deficit disorder
- Endophenotypes
- Farewell to the voices
- In Brief: Domestic violence: Not always one sided
- In Brief: The mystery of muscle relaxation
- In Brief: Victories over borderline personality disorder
- Commentary: Children, depression, and the FDA
- References – Attention Deficit Disorder in Preschoolers
- Farewell to the voices - References
- Endophenotype references
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Articles in the October 2007 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer's: Hope or hype?
- Beating the blues by treating sleep apnea
- The spiritual side of recovery
- In Brief: Treatment rates for alcohol abuse and dependence remain low
- In Brief: Repeat autism screening recommended for at-risk children
- In Brief: Researchers provide insight into the chemistry of fear
- Questions & Answers: Is internet addiction a distinct mental disorder?
- References for “Beating the blues by treating sleep apnea”
- Disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer's: Hope or hype?
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Articles in the November 2007 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Protecting the heart while treating the mind
- Searching for early signs of autism spectrum disorders
- The perils of perfectionism
- In Brief: Children's mental health care costly for families
- In Brief: Preventing depression in people with age-related macular degeneration
- In Brief: Writer's cramp is partly in your head - but where?
- Questions & Answers: Nocturnal binge eating
- References for “Protecting the heart while treating the mind”
- References for “The perils of perfectionism”
- References for “Searching for early signs of autism spectrum disorders”
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Articles in the December 2007 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Making the most of psychiatric advance directives
- Helping teens stop smoking
- Postconcussion syndrome
- In Brief: Study finds ADHD is diagnosed and treated less than half the time
- In Brief: Mice provide new clues about obsessive-compulsive disorder
- In Brief: Research suggests why stress may add pounds
- Commentary: The rise of pediatric bipolar disorder
- References for “Making the most of psychiatric advance directives”
- References for “Postconcussion syndrome”
- References for “Helping teens stop smoking”
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Articles in the November 2006 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Men and depression
- Assertive community treatment
- In Brief: When is it epilepsy?
- In Brief: Counting your blessings and keeping up with the Joneses
- In Brief: Children of depression
- Commentary: Human pheromones
- References for “Assertive community treatment,” November 2006
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Articles in the December 2006 issue of Harvard Mental Health Letter include:
- Insomnia in later life
- Resilience
- In Brief: Off-label drug use
- In Brief: Who is homosexual and the difference it makes
- Commentary: Older father, autistic child
- References for “Resilience”
- References for “Insomnia late in life”
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