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Amygdala response to novel & newly familiar faces

The right amygdala is activated more to novel than familiar faces, suggesting
that one function of the amygdala is to detect and process unfamiliar events
with potential biological import.
More info:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12742672
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Mouthful of Air
by Amy Koppelman

An effective novel about depression and suicide.
More info:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1931561303/top100
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T H I S W E E K 'S
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Self-awareness and action.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12744977

Amygdalar response to novel versus newly familiar neutral faces
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12742672

Neural correlates of declarative memory for emotionally valenced words in PTSD
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12742675

Telephone disease management program for depression.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12748029

Neuroendocrine correlates of antisocial personality disorder
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12745412

OCD-related subgroups based on comorbidity.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12742679

Suicidal ideation and behavior in children's homes.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12745776

Randomized trial of trauma-focused group therapy for PTSD
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12742869

OCD in the British nationwide survey of child mental health.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/htbin-post/Entrez/query?form=6&db=m&uid=12745330
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Mood disorders resources, http://www.eegspectrum.com/depression/
More news, http://start.eegspectrum.com/alert.htm

Neurofeedback Training Courses for Professionals
L.A. Jun 5-8; NC Jul 17-20 http://www.eegspectrum.com/Training/

Neurofeedback Yellow Pages
http://www.skiltopo.com/nfyp/

Mind/Brain Books
http://solo17.abac.com/whatsnew/books/psych/

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