Harvard Mental Health Letter articles from December 2008

Harvard Mental Health Letter archives from December 2008

Prescribing during pregnancy.(Report)
December 1, 2008... Prescribing during pregnancy Prenatal drug exposure and an untreated psychiatric disorder both present risks. Each year, about a half-million pregnant women suffer from psychiatric illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder, or...

Psychological challenges of surviving cancer.(Report)
December 1, 2008... Psychological challenges of surviving cancer Transitions are particularly tough; some problems emerge at unexpected times. About 11 million Americans alive today * one in 30 people * are either currently undergoing treatment for cancer...

Preventing driving accidents involving teenagers.
December 1, 2008... Preventing driving accidents involving teenagers Behavioral strategies parents can use to reduce their children's risk of injury or death. Motor vehicle accidents remain the leading cause of death for teenagers, accounting for nearly...

In brief: Phone psychotherapy for depression.(Brief article)
December 1, 2008... In brief Phone psychotherapy for depression Although a clinician and patient usually meet in person during psychotherapy sessions, they can also talk by phone. Now an analysis of 12 studies concludes that although phone psychotherapy...

In brief: Antipsychotic choice in early-onset schizophrenia.(Report)
December 1, 2008... In brief Antipsychotic choice in early-onset schizophrenia Another study raises questions about the relative efficacy of first- and second-generation antipsychotics. In the Treatment of Early-Onset Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders...

Commentary: The value of long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy.(Editorial)
December 1, 2008... Commentary The value of long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy Long-term psychodynamic psychotherapy, which helps patients understand causes of psychological distress that would otherwise remain outside their awareness, has long been...