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New therapy for treatment-resistant depression makes debut at U-M

New therapy for treatment-resistant depression makes debut at U-M

By admin • on August 3, 2009

First and only program in the state to offer non-systemic and non-invasive treatment for depression offers new hope to people living with the disorder ANN ARBOR, Mich. - The Depression Center and University of Michigan’s Department of Psychiatry are now offering a new option for the treatment

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Third annual Prechter Lecture delves into risk factors and preventive measures for suicidal behavior in those with bipolar disorder

Third annual Prechter Lecture delves into risk factors and preventive measures for suicidal behavior in those with bipolar disorder

By admin • on July 1, 2009

The July 10 lecture features bipolar expert Maria A. Oquendo, M.D., as speaker at the U-M Depression Center ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Minimizing suicide risks

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Sex differences seen in response to common antidepressant

Sex differences seen in response to common antidepressant

By admin • on May 7, 2009

Women are 33 percent more likely than men to experience full remission with citalopram (Celexa), suggesting a biological basis for difference in response ANN

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Maternal depression is associated with significant sleep disturbance in infants

Maternal depression is associated with significant sleep disturbance in infants

By admin • on May 7, 2009

Findings suggest that parents, especially ones with a history of depression, should pay close attention to the conditions they create for their infant’s

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Congratulations to Fred Blow, Ph.D., 2009 Dean’s Awardee for 2009 for Clinical & Health Services Research

Fred Blow, Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry The 2009 Dean’s Awards for Faculty included Department of Psychiatry

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The University of Michigan loses internationally renowned biological psychiatrist to leukemia

Dr. Elizabeth Young, Professor of Psychiatry and Senior Research Professor at the Molecular and Behavioral Neuroscience Institute (MBNI) and member of the Depression Center at the University of Michigan

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Veena Tripathi receives the July 2009 VA House Officer of the Month award

Dr. Veena Tripathi has been awarded the July 2009 VA House Officer of the Month for her accomplishments as an intern for 2008-2009 academic year at the Ann Arbor Veterans Association Hospital. This award

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Dr. Kaplow Featured in ESCAPED! Documentary on Investigation Discovery Channel

U-M Psychiatry faculty and Depression Center member, Julie Kaplow, Ph.D. was recently featured in an Investigation Discovery documentary called ESCAPED!: Cult Massacre (Episode 5). The documentary will

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