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Neurophysiologically-based mean-field modelling of tonic cortical activity

Describes a model that can differentiate EEG spectra of PTSD, schizophrenia,
first episode schizophrenia, and ADHD individuals from their respective
controls.
More info:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15657979
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The Culture of Fear: Why Americans Are Afraid of the Wrong Things
by Barry Glassner

Examination of many non-problems such as "road rage," "Internet addiction," and
airline safety.
More info:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0465014909/top100
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Neurophysiologically-based mean-field modelling of tonic cortical activity
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15657979

Clinical, psychosocial, and treatment differences in bipolar disorder.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15654937

'Alternative' cures for depression-how safe are web sites?
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15661325

Peer victimization and the development of OCD in adolescence.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15660378

Anxiety sensitivity as a predictor of panic attacks.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15661321

Overweight status and depressive symptoms during adolescence.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15661596

Department of Veterans Affairs Disability Awards for Patients With PTSD.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15655424

Depressive symptomatology, youth Internet use, and online interactions
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=15661591
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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
Orlando Feb 24-27; Phoenix Mar 10-13 http://www.eegspectrum.com/Training/

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

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