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FDA Warning on Stop-Smoking Drugs
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Title: FDA Warning on Stop-Smoking DrugsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/2/2009Last Editorial Review: 7/2/2009
Sad Dads May Lead to Crying Infants
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Title: Sad Dads May Lead to Crying InfantsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/1/2009 7:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/1/2009
FDA: Boxed Warning on Serious Mental Health Events to be Required for Chantix
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Title: FDA: Boxed Warning on Serious Mental Health Events to be Required for ChantixCategory: Health FactsCreated: 7/1/2009Last Editorial Review: 7/1/2009
Anxiety-Prone People Find Distractions Hard to Ignore
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Title: Anxiety-Prone People Find Distractions Hard to IgnoreCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/30/2009 7:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/30/2009
Depression, Anxiety Bad for the Heart
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Title: Depression, Anxiety Bad for the HeartCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/30/2009 7:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/30/2009
Vets Who Repress Traumatic Memories May Not Be Worse Off
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700
Title: Vets Who Repress Traumatic Memories May Not Be Worse OffCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/20/2009 7:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/22/2009

Psychology Today

July 4th: Meaningful Holiday or Excuse to Drink?
lybi Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0000
Heavy drinking during the summertime.
Being and Nothingness
lybi Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0000
There are two kinds of vacations--doing something and doing nothing.
Natural Element: The Extended Vacation
admin Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0000
How to hang on to paradise.

PsycPORT.com

People more empathetic to their own race
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:06:51 -0500
July 03, 2009 BEIJING, Jul 3, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) -- A bystander feels more empathy for someone in pain when that person is in the same social group, researchers in China said.
New PTSD program answers need for comprehensive treatment
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:06:51 -0500
July 02, 2009 Jul 02, 2009 (DEFENSE DEPARTMENT DOCUMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS/ContentWorks via COMTEX) -- 7/1/2009 - LANDSTUHL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Germany (AFNS) -- Symptoms of combat stress and post-traumatic stress disorder for wounded warriors include continual nightmares, avoidance behaviors, denial, grief, anger and fear.
TV ads make children choose more junk foods
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:06:51 -0500
July 01, 2009 LOS ANGELES, Jul 01, 2009 (Xinhua via COMTEX) -- Influenced by TV ads, children tend to choose more junk food, increasing the risk of weight gain, a new study suggests.

 

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A Dangerous Kind of Maltreatment - Presents information on Munchausen by Proxy, a knowledge quiz, and links to further resources.
Meta Description: [ Louisa J. Lasher, a recognized expert, provides MBP/FDP basic education, a Knowledge Quiz, and her Formula for Case Success, regarding this dangerous form of abuse/neglect. ]

Asher-Meadow Center - Information, link, books, case studies, news and support center for Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy.
Meta Description: [ Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy ]

Dr. Marc Feldman's Munchausen Syndrome Page - Comprehensive site dealing with factitious disorders, malingering, Munchausen by proxy, and related conditions.
Meta Description: [ Comprehensive site on factitious disorders, malingering Munchausen syndrome, and Munchausen syndrome by proxy, problems in which people feign or induce illness in themselves or others. ]

eMedicine - Factitious Disorder - Article by Todd S. Elwyn, MD, covers history, causes, symptoms and clues to recognition, prevalence, differential diagnosis, and treatment of this condition, which can be very challenging for busy physicians.
Meta Description: [ Factitious Disorder - The term factitious disorder (FD) refers to the psychiatric condition in which an individual presents with an illness that is deliberately produced or falsified for the sole purpose of assuming the sick role. Patients with FD waste precious time and resources with lengthy an... ]

Factitious Disorders - General introduction to Munchausen syndrome, with FAQ, statistics, case reports, and definitions.
Meta Description: [ Factitious disorders / Munchausen syndrome ]

House of Mirrors: One Woman's Story as a Munchausen by Proxy Child - Personal page intended to educate the public about this disorder. Provides history, prevention, insights, and photographs.
Meta Description: [ Web site to educate about Munchausen by proxy behavior ]

Julie Gregory - A personal account by a woman who experienced Munchausens by proxy. Includes reviews of published memoirs.
Meta Description: [ Julie Gregory is the author of Sickened, a memoir of her life growing up with her Munchausen by proxy mother. Visit her website to learn more information. juliegregory.com ]

Munchausen by Internet: Faking Illness Online - Article about people who join health support groups, chats, and message boards and fake a serious illness. Includes tips on how to spot this type of deception.
Meta Description: [ Munchausen by Internet, where people are faking illness online happens in many health support groups. Here's how to spot these fakers. ]

Munchausen by Proxy and Sexual Abuse - Comprehensive article intended for the education of people involved in forensic investigations of child sexual abuse and related allegations.

Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy - A slide show from the University of Iowa Physician Assistant Program.

Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy - Two physicians from the SIDS Network present descriptions of this disorder.

Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy Resources - Small collection of annotated links to news articles and other resources.
Meta Description: [ Munchausen's Syndrome by Proxy Resources. Listings of and links to agencies, articles, organizations and websites to find help and information concerning MSP - Munchausens Syndrome by Proxy.  ]

Parenthood Betrayed: The Dilemma of Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy - A doctor explains how this disorder affects families. From SelfHelp magazine.