Mental Health News

Medindia's Press Release’ section provides the latest press release on Mental Health from across the world for the global audience. This page links to 2478 Mental Health press releases.

Forterus, Inc. Inks Agreement With J.P. Morgan and Other Investors to Provide Financing to Consumers Seeking Behavioral Healthcare

MURRIETA, Calif., June 9 Forterus, Inc. (Pink Sheets: FTER) today announced that it has signed agreements with J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and other independent investors to provide financing to qualified consumers seeking behavioral healthcare ...


ValueOptions® Receives Full URAC Accreditation of Seven Service Centers

NORFOLK, Va., June 8 ValueOptions®, the nation's largest independent behavioral health care company, has received full Health Utilization Management Accreditation for seven of its regional service centers from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health ...

Positive Results From Phase 2 Study of Qnexa in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Presented at Sleep Meeting

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 8 VIVUS, Inc. (Nasdaq: VVUS) today announced that data from a previously reported phase 2 study evaluating the safety and efficacy of the investigational drug Qnexa® for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) ...

Cephalon Provides Clinical Update on Phase II Study of NUVIGIL as an Adjunctive Therapy in Adults with Schizophrenia

FRAZER, Pa., June 2 Cephalon, Inc. (Nasdaq: CEPH) today announced that the primary endpoint was not met in a Phase II clinical trial that examined NUVIGIL® (armodafinil) Tablets [C-IV] as an adjunctive therapy for the treatment of the ...

Maxam Nutraceutics Introduces PCA-Rx as a Natural Chelation Alternative for Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment

HOOD RIVER, Ore., May 27 According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), autism has risen to an epidemic rate of 1 in 100 in the U.S., up from 1 in 150 in 2007. While controversy looms regarding its cause, many parents of autistic ...

VNS Therapy(R) Effective at Reducing Depressive Symptoms in Patient Population Experiencing Chronic and Recurrent Treatment-Resistant Depression

Cyberonics Announces Data from Depression Dosing Study Contact information Greg Browne, CFO Cyberonics, Inc. 100 Cyberonics Blvd. Houston, TX 77058 Main:  (281) 228-7262 ...

Staccato(R) Loxapine (AZ-004) Reduced Signs and Symptoms of Agitation as Early as Ten Minutes After Dosing in Patients with Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder

NEW ORLEANS, May 26 Results of clinical studies in patients with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder demonstrated that Staccato® loxapine (AZ-004) reduced agitation in patients, regardless of the level of agitation at baseline. ...

New Data Analyses of CONCERTA(R) Efficacy on ADHD in the Classroom

NEW ORLEANS, May 25 Turning in assignments, following instructions and focusing on learning something new are among the daily classroom challenges for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD),(1) according to the ...

NAMI Medical Director Honored With APA Patient Advocacy Award; Speaks Out in CNN Health and Huffington Post on Children, Parents and Mental Illness

ARLINGTON, Va., May 25 Ken Duckworth, M.D., medical director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), has been honored with the Patient Advocacy Award of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) at the organization's 2010 Annual ...

Study Shows Combining L-methylfolate With an Antidepressant at the Start of Treatment Significantly Improves Depression Symptoms

NEW ORLEANS, May 24 New data presented today at the American Psychiatric Association's annual meeting suggests a benefit to combining L-methylfolate, a prescription medical food called Deplin®, with an antidepressant at the start of treatment. ...

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Air Pollution in Womb Tied to Adolescent Mental Health Issues

Air Pollution in Womb Tied to Adolescent Mental Health Issues

New research led by the University of Bristol suggests that exposure to air pollution in the womb may lead to certain mental health issues in adolescence. Published in JAMA Network Open on May 28, the study examined the lasting effects of early-life ...

 Nurturing Emotional Wellness in Youth Sports

Nurturing Emotional Wellness in Youth Sports

Strategies provided by the Kids Mental Health Foundation experts empower parents, caregivers , and coaches to engage in vital discussions aiding youth in managing sports-related emotions effectively, according to a new survey from The Kids Mental Health Foundation ( ). ...

Molecular Signatures of PTSD and MDD

Molecular Signatures of PTSD and MDD

Molecular changes observed in individuals with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and major depressive disorder (MDD) span brain regions, genomic layers, cell types, and blood, offering insights into the underlying mechanisms of stress-related disorders ( )....

Power of Mental Health Podcasts

Power of Mental Health Podcasts

Mental health podcasts reduce stigma, improve mental health literacy, and encourage help-seeking by teaching coping strategies, fostering self-compassion, and directing listeners to additional resources ( ). Led by researchers at ...

Genetic Link to Treatment-Resistant Depression

Genetic Link to Treatment-Resistant Depression

Genetics is highlighted as a key factor in severe depression unresponsive to standard therapy by Vanderbilt and Massachusetts General researchers, as published in The American Journal of Psychiatry ( ). The heritability ...

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