http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:24:22 -0700 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:17:48 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Why-bad-memories-stick-around?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner Bad memories can be beneficial. They remind people not to eat the foods they don't like and not to drop heavy things on their toes. But a lot of bad memories stick around and do nothing more than torment the sufferer. When embarrassmen... State and Local News Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:17:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Why-bad-memories-stick-around?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Should-I-have-kids-The-genetic-links-of-mental-illness?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner  A new book by Patrick Tracey, “Stalking Irish Madness,” delves into the decision that many people suffering from mental illness face when it comes to starting a family. For years, there have been studies supporting the idea that gen... National News Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:55:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d29-Should-I-have-kids-The-genetic-links-of-mental-illness?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Seasonal-affective-disorder-Local-resources-and-treatment-options?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner  Part 3 of a seriesSAD symptoms may range from mild to severe. Mild symptoms may simply signal the need for a slight lifestyle change, including increased exercise (especially outdoors) and greater light exposure. However, severe symptoms can di... Seasonal Affective Disorder Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:27:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Seasonal-affective-disorder-Local-resources-and-treatment-options?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Seasonal-affective-disorder-symptoms-and-causes?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner   Credit: Arwen Ham, December 2008  Part 2 of a seriesThe symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder are fairly wide-ranging, and as with other types of depression, it is not necessary to have all the symptoms to experience SAD. Symptoms... Seasonal Affective Disorder Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:45:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Seasonal-affective-disorder-symptoms-and-causes?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Seasonal-affective-disorder-an-overview?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner    Credit: Arwen Ham, December 2008  Part 1 of a seriesSeasonal affective disorder (SAD) is most commonly associated with winter because the long nights and short days lead to a lack of light exposure. SAD can be properly diagnosed af... Seasonal Affective Disorder Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:41:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Seasonal-affective-disorder-an-overview?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Obsessivecompulsive-disorder-local-information-and-firsthand-accounts?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner   Credit: Arwen Ham, May 2009 Part 3 of a seriesObsessive-compulsive disorder often affects the sufferer's life minimally and does not require treatment or counseling. However, when OCD begins to cause relationship and work issues, those w... Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:13:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d25-Obsessivecompulsive-disorder-local-information-and-firsthand-accounts?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Obsessive-compulsive-disorder-causes-and-treatments?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner  Part 2 of a seriesThe causes of OCD are not currently well-defined. While the occurrence of this particular anxiety disorder may be simply a matter of genetics (there is a definite trend between parents and children of inheriting OCD), it is al... Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:36:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d18-Obsessive-compulsive-disorder-causes-and-treatments?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Obsessivecompulsive-disorder-defined?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner Credit: Arwen Ham, May 2009  Part 1 of a series Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) falls under the category of anxiety disorders, and OCD affects more than two million Americans. The disorder stems from obsessions - thoughts that are upse... Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:15:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d11-Obsessivecompulsive-disorder-defined?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Postpartum-depression?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner  Postpartum depression, often termed “the baby blues,” has lately come to the forefront of the mental health landscape thanks to the well-publicized fight between Tom Cruise and Brooke Shields over antidepressants. Affecting 50 to 80... Depression Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:44:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Postpartum-depression?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Women-veterans-underserved-in-VA-facilities?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner A new report by government auditors has found that women veterans face a lack of privacy and child care facilities in Veterans Affairs hospitals and clinics throughout the country. Women veterans, mostly ages 20 to 29, who utilize VA f... National News Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:15:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d23-Women-veterans-underserved-in-VA-facilities?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d19-Recent-updates-concerning-depression?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner A new study has found that family history of depression is an incredibly important factor in the severity and necessary treatment of this condition. The study ran for 30 years and followed nearly a thousand people from childhood to adulthood, watchi... Depression Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:47:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d19-Recent-updates-concerning-depression?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Antismoking-drugs-may-increase-risk-of-depression?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner    Psychiatric issues in patients using anti-smoking drugs has led the Food and Drug Administration to call for the agency’s strongest warning, a “Black Box” warning. Chantix, a smoking cessation drug made by Pfizer, Inc.... Depression National News Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:08:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Antismoking-drugs-may-increase-risk-of-depression?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d6-New-Veterans-Affairs-clinic-in-Mount-Vernon?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner  A new clinic has opened to serve the needs of Western Washington veterans. Washington Democratic Senator Patty Murray and Lake Stevens Representative Rick Larsen were on hand Thursday, July 2, to mark the opening of the outpatient clinic, which... State and Local News Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:28:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m7d6-New-Veterans-Affairs-clinic-in-Mount-Vernon?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Veterans-Affairs-claims-remain-unprocessed?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner Credit: Arwen Ham, 2009 Many veterans have a difficult time getting their VA claims processed because of a lack of claims processors, an out-dated manual exchange system between VA officials and the Pentagon, and complex claims involving mental heal... National News Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:34:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Veterans-Affairs-claims-remain-unprocessed?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Links-between-chronic-stress-and-depression?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner Photo taken by Arwen Ham, 2008 Everybody deals with stress on a daily basis. But when the stress of financial troubles, marital woes, and career issues becomes too much, chronic stress – stress that lasts for long periods of time or occurs fr... Depression Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:51:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Links-between-chronic-stress-and-depression?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d8-How-fish-oil-can-help-maintain-mental-health?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner Finding Nemo display at Disney World Fish oil has become very popular in the last few years because of all the publicity having to do with omega-3 fatty acids. Studies have shown that omega-3 can regulate cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and ... Alternative Treatments Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:35:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12562-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner~y2009m6d8-How-fish-oil-can-help-maintain-mental-health?cid=exrss-Seattle-Mental-Health-Examiner