Harvard Mental Health Letter articles from April 2003

Harvard Mental Health Letter archives from April 2003

Can a troubled mind spell trouble for the heart? Part I.
April 1, 2003... Research confirms that depression may lead to heart disease. The English language has many words that suggest a connection between depression and the heart. We talk of heartache and describe ourselves and others as heartsick, downhearted,...

The persisting autism mystery.
April 1, 2003... After remaining stable for 20 years, the rate of reported autism has been rising steadily since 1990 in Europe and America alike. This devastating brain disorder is characterized by an extremely limited range of activities and interests and...

Venlafaxine: Not yet first in the antidepressant class.
April 1, 2003... In the 50 years since patients began to take antidepressants, one consistent finding has been that, on average, all these drugs are equally effective. Although one may be more useful than another for an individual patient, or possibly for...

Virtual reality therapy.
April 1, 2003... Thoughts of computerized virtual worlds may bring to mind video games or suggest the Holodeck of the Starship Enterprise, which allowed its crew members to create a realistic simulation of almost any conceivable environment. But today the...

Possible help for binge eaters.(Brief Article)
April 1, 2003... Binge eating is a disorder that affects approximately 1 in 50 people and is closely associated with obesity. The many available treatments for eating disorders - cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral dietary treatments, interpersonal...