Harvard Mental Health Letter articles from February 2009

Harvard Mental Health Letter archives from February 2009

Failed efforts to thwart Alzheimer's disease raise questions.(Report)
February 1, 2009... Failed efforts to thwart Alzheimer's disease raise questions Combining medications or keeping active may provide modest protection. Age, family history, and genetic profile all increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. But...

Cytochrome P450 enzymes and psychiatric drugs.(Report)
February 1, 2009... Cytochrome P450 enzymes and psychiatric drugs How a patient's genetic profile and other medications can alter drug response. The American Journal of Psychiatry published an article describing the hypothetical case of a woman who sought...

When children with bipolar disorder grow up.
February 1, 2009... When children with bipolar disorder grow up Study reports that symptoms persist into adulthood, and substance abuse is common. Childhood bipolar disorder remains one of the most controversial diagnoses in psychiatry. A federally funded...

In brief: Cell phone use more distracting to drivers than chatting with passengers.(Brief article)
February 1, 2009... In brief Cell phone use more distracting to drivers than chatting with passengers When it comes to driving, not all conversations are alike. A study published in December 2008 by psychologists at the University of Utah found that...

In brief: Improving outcomes for opioid-addicted youth.(Report)
February 1, 2009... In brief Improving outcomes for opioid-addicted youth Young people who are addicted to opioids such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, and heroin account for a significant proportion of patients undergoing treatment for dependency. In 2006,...

Commentary: Mental health at a reasonable cost.
February 1, 2009... Commentary Mental health at a reasonable cost As a new U.S. administration starts dealing with reorganizing the health care system, we hope those in charge understand the value of providing adequate mental health care. Health system...