Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) 'Works Best With Recurrent Depression' Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is most effective in patients who have had four or more prior episodes of depression, according to new research from The Netherlands. The study, published in the December issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry, suggests GPs could use the number of prior episodes to determine which patients are likely to benefit most from therapy and prescribe treatment accordingly.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comScottish Psychiatrists 'Slightly More Positive' About The Mental Health Act Psychiatrists in Scotland are starting to view the new Mental
Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 a little more positively, according to the results of a survey published in the December issue of the Psychiatric Bulletin. Overall, levels of satisfaction among psychiatrists rose between 2006 and 2007. But the survey also shows that many psychiatrists still harbour concerns - with 43% remaining unsatisfied or very unsatisfied with the Act.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comNew Zealand Study Examines Link Between Abortion And Mental Health Women who have an abortion face a small increase in the risk of developing common mental
health problems such as depression and anxiety, according to a new study from New Zealand. But the researchers, writing in the December issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry, say their findings point to a "middle-of-the-road" position on abortion - and do not support either the strong pro-life or pro-choice arguments.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comNewsweek Web Exclusive Examines Suicide, Mental Health Issues Among Young Black Men A Newsweek Web exclusive on Tuesday featured excerpts from an interview with Sean Joe, assistant professor of social work at the University of Michigan who specializes in suicide and other mental
health behaviors among young black men.
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