3 RECENT ARTICLES RELATED TO NEW FINDINGS ON DEPRESSION ARTICLE #1 TITLE DEPRESSION LINKED TO 44 GENES IN MAJOR NEW STUDY DESCRIPTION “Scientists have identified dozens of genes that could increase the risk of developing depression in a major new study which could pave the way for more effective treatments.” The large study… Read more »
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Psychology Update — 10 Health Conditions That Are Linked to Depression
TITLE 10 Health Conditions That Are Linked to Depression DESCRIPTION This is an excellent brief article regarding depression and 10 health conditions. This type of situation is called co-morbidity in the medical field. Frequently depression may occur before, during, and after the onset of a medical condition, and both can become chronic. The… Read more »
Psychology Update — 3 ARTICLES RELATED TO ANTIDEPRESSANT MEDICATION
3 ARTICLES RELATED TO ANTIDEPRESSANT MEDICATION ARTICLE #1 TITLE Do Antidepressants Work? DESCRIPTION In this comprehensive and complex article, the author reviews past research on the effectiveness of antidepressant medication. Both research studies and meta-studies were examined. “More people in the United States are on antidepressants, as a percentage of the… Read more »
Psychology Update — ‘Club Drug’ Ketamine Provides Hope in Fight Against Depression
TITLE ‘Club Drug’ Ketamine Provides Hope in Fight Against Depression DESCRIPTION Depression can be devastating! There are a large percentage of individuals who do not respond to antidepressants or even shock treatment and so suffer from the disorder. In recent years, ketamine, a drug used as an anesthetic and as an animal tranquilizer has… Read more »
Psychology Update — ‘Club Drug’ Ketamine Provides Hope in Fight Against Depression
TITLE ‘Club Drug’ Ketamine Provides Hope in Fight Against Depression DESCRIPTION Depression can be devastating! There are a large percentage of individuals who do not respond to antidepressants or even shock treatment and so suffer from the disorder. In recent years, ketamine, a drug used as an anesthetic and as an animal tranquilizer has… Read more »
Psychology Update — 3 Articles on Mood Enhancement and Boosting
3 Articles on Mood Enhancement and Boosting These articles can be coordinated with the abnormal/psychopathology chapters in your course. Each individually or together will work well as a trigger for discussion on the topics. ARTICLE #1 Psychologists Reveal One Of The Best Ways To Boost Your Mood DESCRIPTION This article looks at a study that… Read more »
Psychology Update — How Your Depression Can Hurt Your Kids’ School Performance
TITLE How Your Depression Can Hurt Your Kids’ School Performance DESCRIPTION This very readable Time Magazine article is presented in an anecdotal quasi case study that discusses how a parents’ depression can affect their children’s school performance. Many examples of problems in the family system can affect children and parental depression can have a… Read more »
IN THE NEWS — 3 Articles Related to the Germanwings Crash and Suicide and Anxiety
IN THE NEWS — 3 Articles Related to the Germanwings Crash and Suicide and Anxiety Article #1: Co-Pilot in Germanwings Crash Hid Mental Illness From Employer, Authorities Say SOURCE New York Times, March 27, 2015, By Melissa Eddy, Dan Bilefsky, & Nicola Clark LINK TO RESOURCE (shortened URL) http://tinyurl.com/pgphs34 Article #2: Blocking the Paths… Read more »
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