The 21st Century Cures Act Passes Senate
Dec. 7, 2016 – The Senate approved complex health care legislation on Wednesday that would increase funding for disease research, address weaknesses in the nation’s mental health systems and vastly
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NNDC Visiting Professor, John Greden, MD, Presentation at Mayo Clinic – Free and Open to the Public
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Is it Real? Speaker: John Greden, MD Sponsored by the Mayo Clinic Department of Psychiatry and Psychology and the National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC). Wednesday, December
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UCSF Depression Center to host public talk on depression, personality, and genetics
The UCSF Depression Center will host a free evening seminar on December 14, for patients, family members, clinicians, and other community members interested in learning more about how mental health professionals are
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Six Loci Linked to Personality Traits in Meta-Analysis
Genome-wide analyses for personality traits identify six genomic loci and show correlations with psychiatric disorders Researchers have unearthed genetic correlations between personality traits and psychiatric disorders, according to a new
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Nursing Homes are Turning Away Patients With Mental Health Issues
by Daniel D. Sewell, MD, Director, Senior Behavioral Health, UC San Diego Medical Center Chemical restraint is a serious problem in nursing homes. History has shown that psychotropic medications tend
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Putting Profits Over Patients: Medicare Part D Changes Mean Disaster for People With Depression
by Daniel D. Sewell, MD, Director, Senior Behavioral Health, UC San Diego Medical Center In older adults, depression can have severe consequences. It’s associated with an increased risk of suicide;
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Accepting Nominations for the Eisenberg Translational Research Prize – Deadline Jan. 17, 2017
Frances and Kenneth Eisenberg Research Prize University of Michigan Comprehensive Depression Center The University of Michigan Comprehensive Depression Center is accepting nominations for the Frances and Kenneth Eisenberg Research Prize.
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Older Adults are Being Overlooked When it Comes to Mental Health Care
by Daniel D. Sewell, MD, Director, Senior Behavioral Health, UC San Diego Medical Center For most individuals in the U.S., accessing mental health care is a struggle, but older adults
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University of Cincinnati Study looks at ADHD Treatment in Teens at Risk for Bipolar Disorder
October 19, 2016 A study at the University of Cincinnati (UC) will look at brain changes in adolescents with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, known as ADHD, before and after treatment
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