Commentary: Mental health at a reasonable cost
Two studies from abroad demonstrate that mental health treatment can produce significant and lasting results at a reasonable cost.
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With Vaccine Mismatch, a Tough Flu Season
This flu season was the worst in four years, U.S. health officials say. One major reason, they say, is that the flu vaccine did not protect well against the two most common strains causing illness this year. Overall, the vaccine was about 44% effective. Usually, it is 70% to 90% effective. The Associated Press reported April 17 on the new statistics. The study was conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It was published in the centers’ Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
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In Brief: Cognitive behavioral therapy improves outcomes in depressed adolescents
Researchers studying adolescents with major depression found that cognitive behavioral therapy, either on its own or in conjunction with antidepressant medication, was an effective treatment, with a low incidence of suicidal ideation.
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In Brief: Type 2 diabetes may slow thinking ability early on
A Canadian study suggests that certain types of mental functioning are affected by type 2 diabetes at an earlier stage in the disease than was previously believed.
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In Brief: Depression in China: Finding a translation
Researchers in China found that Chinese citizens were more likely to express symptoms of depression as having a physical component as well as an emotional one, due to the way their culture interprets such feelings.
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Getting help for post-combat mental health problems
Veterans returning from deployment often have mental health issues, but many do not seek treatment for fear it will affect their chances for advancement. Family menbers should watch for unusual behavior that could be a symptom of a problem.
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The glutamate hypothesis for schizophrenia
Researchers are investigating the possibility that the neurotransmitter glutamate may play a role in the development of schizophrenia.
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How often should someone with emphysema get a full pulmonary function test?
Managing emphysema involves more than an occasional lung test. Learn how breathing studies, oxygen checks, and symptoms can be used to track your lung health.
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In brief: Brain scans indicate that depression can increase pain perception
Seriously depressed young adults who were exposed to a painful stimulus showed brain activity that suggests depression may heighten the emotional response to pain while also decreasing the brain’s ability to adjust to it.
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In Brief: The stress of waiting for a breast cancer diagnosis
Women who learned that they needed to undergo further testing for breast cancer experienced as much stress as women who learned they had breast cancer.
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