Monthly Archives: July 2009

Lack of sunlight linked to ‘brain drain’ in depression sufferers

According to a new study, a lack of sunlight has been linked to reduced cognitive function in people who suffer from depression. Technorati Tags: Brain Drain, Cognitive Function, Depression Sufferers, People, Sunlight

Insomnia patients often prescribed antidepressants, not sleep meds

Almost 40 million Americans suffer from chronic insomnia, but new research suggests that doctors often prescribe antidepressants for the disorder instead of sleep meds. Technorati Tags: Antidepressants, Chronic Insomnia, Doctors, Sleep

Blue dye in M&Ms may heal the spine

The only side effect, researchers found, was that the mice also turned blue temporarily. Technorati Tags: Amp, Blue Dye, Mice, Spine

Eating seafood while pregnant may boost mood (Reuters)

Reuters – Eating omega-3-rich seafood may be a mood-lifter for women who are feeling depressed during pregnancy, suggests a study of British women. Technorati Tags: British Women, Mood Lifter, Omega 3, Pregnancy, Pregnant, Reuters

Seriously ill Briton wins landmark ruling on assisted suicide (AFP)

AFP – A British multiple sclerosis sufferer won a landmark victory Thursday in her long-running legal battle to clarify the law on assisted suicide. Technorati Tags: Afp, Assisted Suicide, Briton, Landmark Victory, Multiple Sclerosis, Sufferer, Wins

‘Suicide’ Genes Help Slow Ovarian Tumor Growth in Mice (HealthDay)

HealthDay – THURSDAY, July 30 (HealthDay News) — Treatment with “suicide” genes slowed ovarian tumor growth in mice and may one day offer a way to treat late-stage ovarian cancer in women, U.S. scientists say. Technorati Tags: Cancer In Women, Healthday, Mice, Ovarian Cancer, Scientists, Stage Ovarian Cancer, Suicide Genes, Suicide Help, Tumor Growth

Is suicide ideation normal for teens? How common is it in the general population?

Is suicide ideation normal for teens? How common is it in the general population? What is the correlation between suicide ideation and a suicide attemp? (Do most people who think about killing themselves regularly usually end up attempting to?) It is fairly common. I think almost everyone has had at least one moment in their … Continue reading

The History of Abercrombie Clothing

Abercrombie clothing has become world famous thanks to its unique and stylish menswear. The name of Abercrombie is one of the most inspirational names in this industry as buyers experience the hottest teen style in sports and casual wear. This leading selling clothing brand has earned its popularity among teenagers and college students because of … Continue reading

Mental Health Ethics: Euthanasia

Euthanasia (Greek: ευθανασία – ευ “good”, θανατος death”), according to the Penguin Dictionary of Psychology, is described as the “easy and painless death or the means for producing one. Advocated by many for those suffering from intractable pain that accompanies the terminal stages of many incurable diseases. A distinction worth noting (in respect to matters … Continue reading

Depression – Simple and Natural Ways to Beat it

It is estimated that a quarter of all people in most industrialized countries will suffer from depression at some time in their lives. The good news is depression can be cured and here we will look at some alternative therapies and also some simple diet changes that can help. We will also look at two … Continue reading