Rep. Jesse Jackson Treated for ‘Mood Disorder’

Rep. Jesse Jackson Treated for ‘Mood Disorder’ – Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is under intensive medical treatment for a “mood disorder,” his office said in a brief statement Wednesday, more than a month after the Chicago Democrat quietly went on a medical leave of absence. (July 11) Subscribe to the Associated Press: bit.ly Download AP Mobile: www.ap.org Associated Press on Facebook: apne.ws Associated Press on Twitter: apne.ws Associated Press on Google+: bit.ly

Shedding Light on Glutamate for Mood Disorders

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Although we have made great strides in the treatment of mood disorders, there are still patients who are nonresponsive or do not achieve remission. As such, new treatment options are under investigation, including the novel class of glutamatergic drugs.
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"Aufheben": A Dialectical Approach to Bipolar Diagnosis

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… MD | November 6, 2012. Dr Phelps is Director of the Mood Disorders Program at Samaritan Mental Health in Corvallis, Ore. … Take, for example, a 30-year-old man who does not have access to cognitive-behavioral therapy, whose diagnosis could be …
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Bone quality reduced in mood disorder patients

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"This study… provides valuable information regarding bone structure, rather than bone mineral density only, in the context of mood and anxiety disorders, which could improve estimation of fracture risk and aid in treatment decisions," comment Lana …
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