~~~~~~ MENTAL HEALTH NEWS ALERT ~ Week of Apr 24th, 2006 ~~~~~~~~~~

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Insomnia in children with Asperger syndrome/HF autism.

Difficulties initiating sleep and daytime sleepiness were more common in
Asperger/HF autism children than controls; 1/3rd met criteria for pediatric
insomnia.
More info:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16646974
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Harder They Fall: Real-Life Stories of Addiction and Recovery
by Gary Stromberg, Jane Merrill
Addiction recovery stories of celebrities.
More info:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1592851568/eegspectrum
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Dexmethylphenidate extended release
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16620143

Insomnia in school-age children with Asperger syndrome or high-functioning...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16646974

Methylphenidate improves aspects of executive function in african...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16648225

Sleep Hygiene and Melatonin Treatment for children With ADHD...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16670647

Physical Activity Patterns in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16652237

Characterizing Impaired Driving in Adults With ADHD
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16669721

Modes of imprinted gene action in learning disability.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16629925

The neurophysiology of childhood and adolescent bipolar disorder.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16641835

Gray matter volume reduction in OCD with schizotypal personality...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16647175

Persistent PTSD following september 11 in patients with bipolar...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16649825

Irrational beliefs in major depression and generalized anxiety...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16671619

Anxiety disorders and control related beliefs
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16647173

Relationship among employment status, stressful life events,...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16671281

Perception of memory ability and confidence in recollections...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16650727

Long-term effects of tiagabine monotherapy on cognition and mood...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16647884

Symptoms of PTSD in a community sample of low-income pregnant...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16648330

Social support, spiritual program, and addiction recovery.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16648385

Relationship between pathological gambling, alcoholism and drug...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16649512

Pharmacotherapy and other treatments for cocaine abuse and dependence.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16639150

Transitions to Injecting Drug Use Among Noninjecting Heroin Users
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16652059

Seeing through the glass darkly? A qualitative exploration of...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16672306

Substance abuse in patients with schizophrenia.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=16640112
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Wash DC Jun 22-25 http://www.eegspectrum.com/Training/

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