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Long-Term Depression Treatment Provides Sustained Recovery For Teens

Friday, 20 November 2009 5:02 P GMT
 Long-term depression treatment provides sustained recovery for teensColleen Labbe - NIMHLong-term treatment of adolescents with major depression is associated with continuous and persistent improvement of depression symptoms in most cases, acco

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Easing Needle Anxiety

Friday, 20 November 2009 4:48 P GMT
 Aichmophobia - the fear of shots or pointy objects ScienceDaily (Nov. 19, 2009) — Needle! For some people, the word -- almost as much as the sight of one sliding into skin -- is enough for people to cringe, cry, even swoon if they

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Mary and Max Engaging For All

Friday, 20 November 2009 1:44 P GMT
 A scene from the stop-motion film Mary and Max. IAN GORMELY

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Update: In Need of Dental Work, Blind, Autistic Woman Receives Outpouring of Help

Friday, 20 November 2009 12:16 P GMT
 By CHELSI MOY of the Missoulian | Posted: Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:00 pmThanks to the generosity of many, Heather Stone, a 33-year-old who is blind and has autism, may be able to see a dentist sooner than expected. Two weeks ago, Sto

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Thanksgiving Articles ~ On Coping, Inclusion Tips, History, Art, Craft & Recipes

Thursday, 19 November 2009 7:19 P GMT
 12 Ways to Be Thankful By Therese J. Borchard November 19, 2009 To get us in the mood for the Thanksgiving Holiday! Cicero said that “gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.” The Engl

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Relationships: Includes Remarriage, Respect & Communication, Reducing Divorce Rates, Friendships Etc

Wednesday, 18 November 2009 7:11 P GMT
 Thoughtful Words Help Couples Stay Fighting Fit Article Date: 16 Nov 2009 - 0:00 PSTCouples who bring thoughtful words to a fight release lower amounts of stress-related proteins, suggesting that rational communication between partners can eas

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Forestdale Mom Appeals For Bullying Law

Wednesday, 18 November 2009 4:59 P GMT
 Forestdale mom appeals for bullying lawBy MOLLY CONNORS Contributing WriterNovember 18, 2009BOSTON — A Cape Cod mother made a tearful plea to state legislators yesterday to pass one of a dozen bills addressing school bullying,

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Mustafa Al-Rahman "Painting for Postage"

Wednesday, 18 November 2009 4:38 P GMT
 Mustafa Al-Rahman, 20, of Montgomery, who is autistic, has had his artwork selected for a custom-made U.S. postage stamp.Times Herald-Record/JEFF GOULDING Art by man with autism to be featured on stamp By Sheldon Scruggs Times Heral

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Government's Social Care Green Paper Overlooks Mental Health, UK

Wednesday, 18 November 2009 4:20 P GMT
  Article Date: 17 Nov 2009 - 19:00 PSTOn the day that the consultation period for the Government's Green Paper on adult social care closes, mental health charity Mind has expressed its concerns that the Paper does not address the needs of a

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LEGO NAS Charity Calendar 2010 & New LEGO Games

Tuesday, 17 November 2009 8:21 P GMT
With Christmas just around the corner, we are delighted to announce the launch of the first-ever LEGO® calendar, the sales of which will see 100% of the profits donated to The National Autistic Society (NAS). The calendar is on sale now pric

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Latest Stress & Anxiety Studies: Chocolate for an Emotional Release, Banishing Monsters, Impact of Stress Upon Children, Stressful in Seattle Etc

Monday, 16 November 2009 9:30 P GMT
 Try Chocolate for an Emotional Release By Rick Nauert PhD Senior News Editor Reviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on November 12, 2009New research suggests a palatable method to relieve stress involves regular consumption of dark chocolate

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Project Spectrum - Strengths of Autism Shine Through In 3D

Saturday, 14 November 2009 12:15 A GMT
Project Spectrum was created to give people on the autism spectrum the opportunity to express their creativity and develop a life skill using Google SketchUp 3D modeling software. The idea for Project Spectrum originated when we began getting phon

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Disabled Students Restrained, Injured In Public Schools

Friday, 13 November 2009 11:58 P GMT
 by Emily Ramshaw  |  11/2/09AUSTIN – Texas educators forcibly pinned down students with disabilities more than 18,000 times in the last school year, sometimes injuring them in the process. A Texas Tribune review of sta

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5 Clues You Should Be Letting Go Of Something

Friday, 13 November 2009 11:28 P GMT
  By Therese J. Borchard  Awhile back I discussed Eileen Flanagan’s book, The Wisdom to Know the Difference. If you’d like to learn more about her, visit her website at www.EileenFlanagan.com. Therese: What are five clues you sh

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Teen Mental Health Linked To Educational Success/Focused Education For Autism, ADHD

Friday, 13 November 2009 11:09 P GMT
 By Rick Nauert PhD Senior News Editor Reviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on November 13, 2009An award winning new study from a health economics professor examines the effects of adolescent health on educational outcomes. Queen’s U

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Latest on Depression: Includes 10 Common Myths, Evolution of Depression, Deep Brain Stimulation, Medication "Poop Out", SSRIs & Under 18s, Depression After Stroke,CBT Guide & Emotional Resilience

Friday, 13 November 2009 12:07 A GMT
  10 Common Myths About Clinical DepressionAlmost every mental illness ends up accompanied by a barrage of myths, misunderstandings, and misconceptions that cloud the minds of the populace and ultimately produces muddied opinions of the true thr

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Come Help Us Protest Against Autism Speaks In NYC ~ Tuesday November 17

Thursday, 12 November 2009 12:26 P GMT
 We'll be gathering at Seventh Avenue and 57th Street, 154 West 57th Streetin New York City from 6 PM to 8 PM to hold up signs and hand out flyers toAutism Speaks sponsors going in to their New York City concert with BruceSpringsteen and Jer

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News 12th November, 2009.

Thursday, 12 November 2009 11:28 A GMT
 HEADLINES “Mother charged in murder of her autistic son”: http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/oct/09103010.html “Child's body found in Melbourne's Yarra River”: http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,26286258-

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Coping with Emotions: Treating Borderline Personality Disorder and Substance Use

Wednesday, 11 November 2009 5:15 P GMT
 Simone Hoermann, Ph.D. Updated: Nov 10th 2009In a previous blog, I wrote about some aspects of substance abuse and its relationship to Personality Disorders. A common problem for people with Borderline Personality Disorder is a tendency to get

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Virtual Game Therapy Helps Child Victims

Wednesday, 11 November 2009 4:21 P GMT
 By Rick Nauert PhD Senior News Editor Reviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on November 11, 2009For some children, going to school is a terrifying event as they are victimized and bullied during the course of a school day. New research show

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In Honor of Veterans, 2009

Wednesday, 11 November 2009 4:08 P GMT
By John M Grohol PsyD November 11, 2009 This Veterans Day, as we honor the sacrifices made by soldiers who’ve served and those who continue to do so, we mark the 91st anniversary of the end of World War I. It seems so long ago to most of

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Gary McKinnon Updates: Gary McKinnon's Mother In Tears After Snub From Alan Johnson

Wednesday, 11 November 2009 3:14 P GMT
  The mother of Gary McKinnon, the internet hacker fighting extradition to the United States, broke down in tears yesterday after Alan Johnson, the Home Secretary, allegedly refused to talk to her. By Rosa Prince, Political Correspond

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The Importance Of Language Support For Autistic Children

Tuesday, 10 November 2009 9:19 P GMT
  Article Date: 10 Nov 2009 - 6:00 PSTTeachers and parents must be vigilant in observing difficulties with language comprehension, reading and spelling in children and young people with autism, Asperger's syndrome and ADHD. "It is impor

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Disability Community Letter to The House Of Representatives

Tuesday, 10 November 2009 8:44 P GMT
 November 6, 2009Dear Speaker Pelosi, Minority Leader Boehner, and Members of the House ofRepresentatives:The disability community has been advocating for over twenty years for theequitable choice to receive support services in their own homes a

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PTSD: Forget All About It: Erasing Traumatic Memories

Tuesday, 10 November 2009 8:35 P GMT
 Traumatic memories can last a lifetime, but a recent study shows that these memories can be undone by interfering with perineuronal nets. Steve PogonowskiFaculty of 1000: Biology and Medicine It is well known that fear memories are permanent.

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Tim Page On Asperger's And Why He Was So Absent-Minded

Tuesday, 10 November 2009 7:41 P GMT
Washington Post Service <!-- end /production/story/credit_line_format.comp --> ``It's sort of like being the absent-minded professor times five,'' says Tim Page. After a lifetime of struggling to rel

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Study: Children On The Autism Spectrum Have Problem With Handwriting

Tuesday, 10 November 2009 7:28 P GMT
 10. November 2009 01:41Kennedy Krieger researchers suggest improvements are possible by targeting letter formation, fine motor control trainingHandwriting skills are crucial for success in school, communication, and building children's self

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First Impressions: When First Impressions Count/First Impressions Are Important For Trusting Relationship

Friday, 6 November 2009 5:11 P GMT
  By Rick Nauert PhD Senior News Editor Reviewed by John M. Grohol, Psy.D. on November 4, 2009 <!-- at 7:04 am --> Apparently first impressions are important when the intent is to communicate personality through appearance. The

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Leaves of Change: Blind, Autistic Woman Rakes Yards To Help Pay For Dental Work

Friday, 6 November 2009 5:10 P GMT
 By CHELSI MOY of the Missoulian | Posted: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 11:00 pmFor most people, raking leaves is just another household chore. Heather Stone, on the other hand, genuinely enjoys the work. Lately, she's been enjoying it a

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I'm Blind, But I Love The Night/Blind Art Exhibition Launched

Friday, 6 November 2009 4:16 P GMT
  I'm blind, but I love the night Peter White  The Observer Blind from birth, Peter White has always loved the night. This is his time to explore the w

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[UK] Tackle Work Stress, Bosses Told

Friday, 6 November 2009 3:53 P GMT
  By Nick Triggle Health reporter, BBC NewsEmployers need to pay more attention to the levels of stress and anxiety in the workplace, key NHS advisers say. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence said the cost of work related m

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Synthetic Cannabinoids May Help PTSD Patients

Friday, 6 November 2009 3:44 P GMT
 Rachel Feldman - University of HaifaUse of cannabinoids, the active chemicals in cannabis (marijuana), could assist in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder patients according to a recent study published in the Journal of Neuroscience

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