~~~~~~ MENTAL HEALTH NEWS ALERT ~ Week of October 20th, 2003 ~~~~~~~~~~

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Stereotypies in caged parrots, schizophrenia and autism

The environment may play a major role in eliciting or exacerbating stereotypy in
human patients, as evidenced by an animal model.
More info:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&dopt=Abstra\
ct&list_uids=14529811
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Neuropsychosocial Intervention: Severe Behavioral Dyscontrol After Acquired
Brain Injury
by Robert L. Karol

Examines behavioral dyscontrol, aggression, and neuropsychosocial treatment
approach.
More info:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0849312442/top100
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Comparing the abuse potential of methylphenidate versus other stimulants
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14529325

Stereotypies in caged parrots, schizophrenia and autism
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14529811

Searching for the attention deficit in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14529699

Convergent and discriminant validity of trait and source effects in
ADHD-inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity measures across a 3-month
interval.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14561060

Early brain injury in children
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14561566

Functional anatomy of impaired selective attention and compensatory processing
in autism.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14561452

Insomnia is a frequent finding in adults with Asperger syndrome.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14563215

Fusion or confusion in OCD.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14563054

Neural abnormalities during cognitive generation of affect in
Treatment-Resistant depression.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14550677

Effects of behavior therapy on regional cerebral blood flow in OCD.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14561429

A comparison of anxiety and depressive symptomatology in postpartum and
non-postpartum mothers.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14564383

Anxiety disorders in the child and teen.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14558683

Marijuana Withdrawal in Humans
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14560320

Childhood stimulant treatment and risk for later substance abuse.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14529326

Reinforcing, subjective, and physiological effects of MDMA in humans
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14563541

Acute, sub-acute and long-term subjective consequences of 'ecstasy' (MDMA)
consumption in 430 regular users.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14533132

Substance-use disorders and psychological distress among police arrestees.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14558863

Effects of alcohol on person perception
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=14561117

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