AltWeeklies Wire
Shortage of Mental Health Pros Puts New Orleans' Psychological Recovery at Risknew
While Louisiana officials recently authorized much-needed funding to shore up New Orleans' resources for severely mentally ill patients and crisis care, reports from local mental health professionals and outside studies indicate the city continues to suffer from a quiet, expansive epidemic: post-Katrina depression and anxiety.
Crown of Thornsnew
A photographer documents her battle with a compulsive hair-pulling disorder, turning obsession into art.
Miami New Times |
Julienne Gage |
07-25-2005 |
Science
Enjoying the Momentnew
Unable to anticipate or recall pleasure, people with anhedonia can have fun only in the present tense.
East Bay Express |
Kara Platoni |
07-25-2005 |
Science
Psychologist Discusses the Failure of Antidepressantsnew
Claims for the effectiveness of antidepressants are highly exaggerated, says Michael Browne, who has written a paper on the medicalization of emotional distress. When a psychologist recommends an antidepressant to a patient, it detracts from the credibility of therapy, he contends.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Beth Hawkins |
06-02-2004 |
Science
