~~~~~~ MENTAL HEALTH NEWS ALERT ~ Week of May 12th, 2003 ~~~~~~~~~~

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Neurofeedback treatment for ADHD in children: a comparison with methylphenidate.

Both neurofeedback and methylphenidate were associated with comparable
improvements on two attentional tests as were behaviors related to the disorder
More info:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12737092
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Cognitive Neuroscience: A Functionalist Perspective
by Roy H. Smith

An overview of to this field for the layperson. Reviews studies in perception,
memory, motor function, language, executive function, emotion, and
consciousness.
More info:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0761823530/top100
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Neurofeedback treatment for ADHD in children
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12737092

Age differences and divided attention
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12735083

Sleep Disturbances in Children with ADHD
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12736394

Does increasing methylphenidate dose aid symptom control in ADHD?
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12737774

Cognitive skills training
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12731679

Sleep and PTSD
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12729678

Sex differences in brain maturation in pediatric PTSD.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12732227

Psychological theories of PTSD.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12729677

Suicidal depressed vs. non-suicidal depressed adolescents
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12738041

Anxiety and impulsivity: adolescents with at-risk behavior.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12738040

Predictors of drinking outcomes among alcoholics.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12731689

Single versus multiple drug focus in substance abuse research.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12732403

Women with PTSD and comorbid cocaine or alcohol dependence.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12731687

Emerging issues in gender and ethnic differences in substance abuse treatment.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12734036
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Neurofeedback Training Courses for Professionals
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Neurofeedback Yellow Pages
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