Tag Archives: Depression

The Name Game, Latuda

Posted on June 24, 2015 by cchrstl

The Name Game, Latuda Latuda, Latuda, bo-buda Banana-fana-fo-fuda Fee-fi-mo-muda Latuda One might as well be talking gibberish, since Latuda does not make any sense. Unless you consider that it makes a lot of cents. We recently saw a commercial on … Continue reading →

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Germanwings Co-pilot Who Purposefully Crashed Plane Had Spent 18 Months In Psychiatric Treatment

Posted on March 29, 2015 by cchrstl

Germanwings Co-pilot Who Purposefully Crashed Plane Had Spent 18 Months In Psychiatric Treatment Numerous reports are now surfacing that Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz who purposefully crashed Flight 9525 into the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board, had in … Continue reading →

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Is Marijuana a Treatment for Depression?

Posted on December 29, 2014 by cchrstl

Is Marijuana a Treatment for Depression? Marijuana’s popularity may be based on the perception that it is safer than cigarettes and alcohol as a treatment for depression, but multiple studies show that marijuana is not the harmless drug many believe … Continue reading →

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New study throws into question long-held belief about depression

Posted on October 26, 2014 by cchrstl

New Study Throws into Question Long-Held Belief About Depression [The following Press Release is from the American Chemical Society ACS News Service Weekly PressPac: Wed Aug 27 2014. Read the original here.] “Mice Genetically Depleted of Brain Serotonin Do Not … Continue reading →

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Contrave

Posted on September 21, 2014 by cchrstl

Contrave The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new weight loss drug on September 10. Aren’t you excited? Don’t get your hopes up, we’re going to tell you all the reasons you should not take this drug. I … Continue reading →

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U.S. Military Mental Health Costs Skyrocket

Posted on October 1, 2013 by cchrstl

U.S. Military Mental Health Costs Skyrocket [The following report is from NextGov.com, an information resource for federal technology decision makers, and the CRS report cited.] The Congressional Research Service (CRS) just put a price tag on the mental health costs … Continue reading →

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No Benefit, Possible Harm From Routine Depression Screening

Posted on October 8, 2011 by cchrstl

No Benefit, Possible Harm From Routine Depression Screening September 23, 2011 — Routine screening for depression in primary care, as recommended by organizations in the United States and Canada, has not been shown to be beneficial, and may even be … Continue reading →

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Benzodiazepines Linked to Post-ICU Depression

Posted on May 28, 2009 by cchrstl

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Marijuana use could worsen depression

Posted on June 1, 2008 by cchrstl

According to a new report from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), marijuana use can worsen depression and lead to more serious mental disorders, such as schizophrenia, anxiety, and even suicide. Because The Diagnostic and Statistical … Continue reading →

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