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01/25/12 Keep New Year's Resolutions Going

Tips for sticking to resolutions; US Alzheimer's mandate; Mental illness in 1 in 5 US adults; Changes in Autism diagnostic labels; Lithium side effects update; Sitting at work bad for mental health.

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01/18/12 Stigma of Mental Illness Won't Fade

Mentally ill still face stigma; Antidepressants and newborns; Postpartum depression, kids' mental health; Diet, ADHD; Abusive bosses, workplace stress; Meds. for PMS; Working moms happier than stay-at-home moms.

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01/11/12 Nationwide ADHD Drug Shortage

Adderall shortages; Holiday Blues; Persistence key to weight loss; Know signs of Alzheimer's; Listener email on peer abuse , as opposed to bullying.

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12/21/11 New Year's Resolutions

Smoking cessation; Beware weight products; Elderly and the holidays; ADHD meds. heart-safe; Some more depressed on meds; Mental illness hurts economy; Child abuse alters brain.

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12/14/11 Is Post Partum Depression Bipolar Disorder?

Post partum depression, Bipolar; Partner conflict, suicide risk, pregnancy; Antipsychotics, the aged; Dream bad days away; Adult brain changes with learning; Yoga for menopause; Girls bullied with sexual taunts.

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12/07/11 Smoking Cessation Best with Counseling Plus Medication

Counseling plus meds helps smokers quit; Women stressed by multitasking; Epilepsy drug increases risk of autism; Best antidepressant choice depends on patient; Dangerous new sleeping pill.

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11/30/11 Holiday Gluttony Has Consequences

Gratitude boosts mood; Risks of holiday gluttony; Mood-boosting foods; Eat slower, be thinner; Migraines and depression; Choline improves memory; Teens spiking gummy bears; Abusive text messaging; 1 in 5 psych. meds.

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11/23/11 Why Witnesses to Child Sexual Abuse Don't Act

Witnesses to child abuse freeze; Alcoholism -- cancers, especially breast, brain damage in women; Behavioral therapy for obesity, families; Women -- broken heart syndrome ; Insomnia, fibromyalgia; Quitting smoking; Quick holiday stress tips.

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11/16/11 Consequences of Sexual Abuse

PSU controversy; Sexual abuse, heart disease; Sexual harassment grades 7-12; Excess TV, depression; Painkiller overdose epidemic; ADHD brain changes; Autism brain changes; Money stress makes seniors drink, smoke.

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11/09/11 End of Daylight Savings Time Affects Sleep

Sleeping post DST; Antidepressants, placebos; Depression, stroke risk; Sleepy surgeons, Provigil; Chantix, suicide risk; Alzheimer's patients, conflicting meds; Vets' kids, violence; Screen teens for alcohol, drugs; ADHD drugs heart-safe.

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11/02/11 How to Keep Weight Off

Hunger hormones cause regained weight; Exercise stops obesity gene; Tire teens gain weight; Soda and teen violence; Drinking and risk of stomach, breast cancer; How to spot teen mental health issues; Veterans with sleep disorders.

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10/26/11 Most Severe Depression Goes Untreated

Depression undertreated, surprising stats on antidepressant use; Suicidal thinking varies by state; Fetal BPA exposure, behavior problems; Unemployment, mental health problems; Gender myths busted; Cost of alcohol abuse.

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