MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'adolescent'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:05:11 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5158847&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F08%2F21%2Fsunday-news-round-up-not-on-vacation-edition%2F I know I’ve been posting infrequently when I get an email from a reader saying they thought I might be on vacation. I’m not. That message was about updates in the Juana Villegas case, which I’ll post about separately later this week. In the meantime, here are some things that have caught my attention recently: New York City is going to make sure middle and high school students get at least a little sex ed as part of their health education classes. Good. Maternal mortality for Black women got a bit of attention at BET. The New York Times explores the issue of pregnancy reduction when there are twins/two fetuses. “Selective reduction” is pretty well accepted (but not uncontroversial) when there are many fetuses, but it apparently seems more complicated to som... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5158847 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:32:45 +0100 5158847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5086256&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F01%2Fare-you-living-vicariously-through-your-kids%2F In his book, The Available Parent: Radical Optimism for Raising Teens and Tweens, psychologist John Duffy, PsyD, talks about an adolescent client named John, who’s a star football player. He’s so good that the local paper predicts that he’ll play in Division I football, and college scouts have already started contacting him. A teenager’s dream, right? Well, unfortunately, John isn’t too keen on football. He plays the sport solely because it’s the only time his father, a famous college football player, pays attention to him.  And John pines for that attention and his dad’s approval. But he also wants to quit football and pursue other interests. Maybe you’ve felt a similar trap with your own parents: not enjoying or downright hating something you’re doing but sticking ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5086256 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:45:03 +0100 5086256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5036280&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FILnQI1hFutw%2F URL: http://www.synergyservices.org/Ending violence in our community requires a comprehensive approach of efforts to provide safe places for victims of violence, to empower survivors to rise above their circumstances and to educate the entire community. Through integrated programs in the areas of residential services, clinical services and community education, Synergy touched more than 40,000 people last year. For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: Anger, Anxiety, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Psychology, Depression, Emotional Health, Insomnia, Life, Lifestyle, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Quality of Life, Self-help, Solution Focused, StressFeatures: Collaborative News, Information Ending violence in our community requires a comprehensive approach of efforts to provide... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5036280 Sat, 16 Jul 2011 17:00:23 +0100 5036280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984393&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F29%2Fwho-knows-or-cares-how-planned-parenthood-cuts-affect-nashville-womens-health-care%2F Not the Governor who pushed for the move, apparently. Earlier this month, I wrote about how Republican-led efforts to defund Planned Parenthood in Tennessee will affect women in Nashville – one of two TN cities where the state usually gives federal family planning and cancer prevention money to Planned Parenthood. In Nashville, that money will now go to the local health department, which explicitly said that it doesn’t expect to serve the same number of women for the money. Planned Parenthood made up the gap between the federal funds and what it takes to actually serve Nashville’s women by raising funds from donations. The health department does not expect any additional funds to make the shortfall, and would need local tax increases to make up the difference. As at le... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984393 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:44:39 +0100 4984393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4984502&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FkcfYVk6uQLw%2F URL: http://watchingthemsurvive.com/This website was compiled by a Partner of a survivor. When she revealed the source of the pain, hurt, confusion and trials, suddenly it became clear to that these episodes of abuse were a tremendously defining event in her life. It had altered her personality, growth and joy for the rest of her life. Our marriage and family was in shambles now, by and large, as the result of the snowballing of twisted reality that she lived with everyday. But now it was time… She could not fight it alone. Each time she tried she was swallowed more and more. So it was time for me to fight. So began another long and hard road, but this time it had purpose, focus and guidance. No longer would she go quietly into the night! Now she would walk in the Light of Truth&#823... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4984502 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:00:15 +0100 4984502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4952987&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F20%2F4-ways-to-manage-oppositional-defiant-disorder-in-children%2F Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a childhood disorder that affects anywhere from 6 to 10 percent of children. It is characterized by a negative set of behaviors in a child directed toward the adults in their life, and can sometimes be mistaken for disorders that share some characteristics, such as conduct disorder and even attention deficit disorder. The diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder is given by mental health professionals to describe a set of behaviors a child is exhibiting that include: Often loses temper Argues with adults and authority figures Refuses to comply with adult requests Blames others for his mistakes Deliberately annoys people Is easily annoyed by others Is angry/resentful and spiteful/vindictive. Sound like a child you may know? If a child exhibits fou... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4952987 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:12:36 +0100 4952987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4902384&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F06%2F05%2Fsunday-news-round-up-if-this-is-may-edition%2F The local newspaper is covering genetic tests for breast cancer, privacy, gene tests patents, cost, and the fears some people have about getting tested. Iris Carmen at Jezebel has a piece, “The Fight For Abortion Access For Military Women,” that is really about barriers in the military that prevent women from reporting sexual assault, the institutional difficulties faced by women servicemembers who become pregnant, and their lack of access to abortion coverage and providers. Via the CDC’s National Prevention Intervention Network (@cdcnpin) Follow @CDCNPIN@CDCNPINCDC NPIN #30years ago today, @CDCMMWR reported on 1st cases of what became known as #AIDS. http://ow.ly/59vq3 about 23 hours ago via webReplyRetweetFavorite The link in the tweet goes to the actual June 5, 1... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4902384 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 16:49:56 +0100 4902384 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4883527&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F30%2Fi-am-a-giant-whiner-about-the-heat-and-attempts-to-defund-planned-parenthood-in-tennessee%2F Ugh. The air conditioner at my place has been broken for the last few weeks, and it’s been a pretty constant 85 degrees in here. I have no idea how people tolerate the south without a/c on a regular basis – the persistent heat is making me whiny and angry and just generally unpleasant. It also has the effect of making it less pleasant for me to focus the energy to post about whatever nonsense our state legislature is up to related to women and their bodies. If the heat didn’t make me cranky enough, Senator Stacey Campfield (R, duh), added an item to the state budget to “cut off $747,900 a year in federal money for non-abortion family-planning and women’s health services to Planned Parenthood in Memphis and $335,000 to Planned Parenthood in Nashville.” No... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4883527 Mon, 30 May 2011 15:05:25 +0100 4883527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4872161&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F27%2F8-tips-for-teenage-depression%2F Teenagers are moody. Absolutely. Fluctuations in hormones cause anger outbursts, irritability, emotional hysteria, bursts of anger, defiant behavior, and weepiness. So it’s very difficult to tease apart teenage drama from legitimate depression and other mood disorders. However, it’s worth the effort because depression and other mood disorders that begin in adolescence often become much more serious and difficult to treat as adult disorders. A 1996 study by the National Institute of Mental Health estimated that more than 6 percent of adolescents, between the ages of 9 and 18 years old, suffered from depression during the six-month period of the study, and almost five percent suffered from major depressive disorder. Moreover, many of the 20 percent of people who suffer from depression a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4872161 Fri, 27 May 2011 15:27:51 +0100 4872161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4862634&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FovqaR0_pg1c%2F URL: http://www.mincava.umn.edu/The Minnesota Center against Violence and Abuse (MinCAVA) has information on these subjects: child abuse, domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, trafficking, workplace violence, youth violence and more. Most information is in PDF form, but some are in regular text or web pages. For: AnyoneTopics: Abnormal, Academia, Addiction, Anger, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Psychology, Common Factors, Depression, Emotional Health, Family Therapy, General Psychology, Life, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Promotion, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Quality of Life, RelationshipsFeatures: Articles, Grants & Funding, Information, Links, Multimedia, Resources We are an online resource community only.  Our services are limited t... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4862634 Wed, 25 May 2011 17:00:13 +0100 4862634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4841581&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F19%2Fmuzzling-doctors-who-ask-questions-about-gun-safety%2F Imagine that your 16-year-old daughter has been bullied mercilessly in school, but hasn’t talked to you about it, or spoken about her suicidal impulses. One day, she is brought by ambulance to your local hospital emergency room, having made superficial cuts on her arms while in school. The emergency room physician tries to call you at work, but your cell phone isn’t picking up. The doctor begins her evaluation of your daughter, including an assessment of all relevant risk factors for suicide. Now imagine that the doctor believes she is forbidden by law from asking your daughter whether there are guns in your home — despite the fact that firearms in the home markedly increase the risk of gun-related suicide.1 You needn’t use much imagination. In Florida, Gov. Rick Scott is expec... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4841581 Thu, 19 May 2011 10:38:43 +0100 4841581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4803005&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F05%2F08%2Fsunday-news-round-up-car-freecarless-edition%2F This post is late because I was busy taking the bus to get here.* I wrote several times in 2008 about the case of Juana Villegas, an immigrant in Nashville who was arrested as the result of a traffic stop and ultimately ended up shackled to a hospital bed during labor, separated from her newborn for two days without seeing him, and denied a breast pump or cream for lactating women. This past week, a federal judge ruled in her favor that the shackling during labor and after delivery violated her civil rights. I have a full post up at Our Bodies Our Blog on this topic. I also have a full post up at the OBOS blog on the Skin Deep database, which provides info on the safety and ingredients of skin care and cosmetic products. I spent the last few days at the IHA Health Literacy conference. I... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4803005 Sun, 08 May 2011 17:00:17 +0100 4803005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4758702&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F04%2F27%2Fjournal-of-the-american-medical-association-2011-vol-305-no-13%2F This article is a case-cohort study examining the association of maximum prescribed daily opioid dose and dosing schedule (“as needed,” regularly scheduled, or both) with risk of opioid overdose death among patients with cancer, chronic pain, acute pain, and substance use disorders. The study concludes that among patients receiving opioid prescriptions for pain, higher opioid doses were associated with increased risk of opioid overdose death. An NHS Athens password is required to access this article online, alternatively contact the Library for a copy. Filed under: Athens Password, Current Awareness, E-Journals, Journals Tagged: Adolescent, Adverse, Analgesia, Drug Prescriptions, Drug Reaction, Hydrocone, Methadone, Mortality, Opioid, Opioid-Related Disorders, Overdose, Pain, Patient S... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4758702 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:50:06 +0100 4758702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4723755&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F04%2F16%2Fnotes-from-a-lecture-hormone-therapy-for-transgender-adolescents%2F I have several sets of lecture notes to write up from talks given at the larger workplace’s LGBT health week in March of this year. Yes, it has taken me forever to get to this – March and April have sort of gotten away from me somehow. As a result, some of my notes may not be as rich as I’d like, as they would be if I had converted them to posts right away, but I hope they’ll still be interesting and useful to readers. The followin is built from my notes on a presentation on Friday March 18, “Case Presentations in Adolescent Hormonal Therapy,” by Dr. Jennifer Najjar and Dr. Lisa Beavers. Before we get into the lecture notes, I’d like to introduce the basic concept, although I am by no means an expert. One thing the speakers didn’t really get ... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4723755 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:07:29 +0100 4723755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696587&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F04%2F10%2Fsunday-news-round-up-whining-about-the-heat-edition%2F This week I added one more lecture to the list of lectures I need to write up for posts here; this week it was Kevin Pho, better known as KevinMD. I’ll have more detail and commentary later, but I particularly appreciated his closing remark that patients *are* going online for health information, and physicians can either roll their eyes and resist or get on board – I’ve made the same argument in various posts here. One more example of the Tennessee state legislature being up to utter hateful bullshit: Legislature moves quickly to nullify council’s newly adopted nondiscrimination ordinance. Nashville passed an ordinance basically meaning that businesses contracting with the metro government have to have nondiscrimination policies in place that include protections a... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696587 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 16:40:39 +0100 4696587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4670173&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F01%2F33-favorite-self-help-books-of-psychologists%2F Since the response was good from my post on 15 quotes that motivate and inspire that I pulled from LinkedIn group, The Psychology Network, I joined a few weeks ago, I thought I’d publish their recommendation for good self-help books, too. Since most of them are mental health professionals (unlike me, who just pretends she is), their list lends credibility and might be a good one to review every now and then either for yourself or in your work with patients. 1. Freedom From the Ties That Bind: The Secret of Self Liberation by Guy Finley 
 2. I Ain’t Much Baby, But I’m All I’ve Got by Jess Lair, Ph.D. 3. The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, Fourth Edition 
by Edmund J. Bourne 

 4. Women with Attention Deficit Disorder: Embrace Your Differences and Transform Yo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4670173 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:34:35 +0100 4670173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4653380&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FSRsY_PLWB6k%2F URL: http://www.nrcdv.org/Domestic violence should never, ever happen. No one should abuse anyone, ever. Unfortunately, it does occur, and there has to be ways to help overcome the madness that domestic violence is. The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence is one of those ways to overcome. For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: Abnormal, Anger, Anxiety, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Common Factors, Depression, Emotional Health, Family Therapy, General Psychology, Health Promotion, Health Psychology, Health and Social Services, Insomnia, Life, Lifestyle, Pediatric Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Quality of Life, Relationships, Self-harm and suicide, Self-help, Sexual Assault, Social Support, Stress, TraumaFeatures: Articles, Case Studies, Collaborative News, Comme... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4653380 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:00:03 +0100 4653380 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4642673&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F03%2F28%2Fpediatrics-gets-it-wrong-about-facebook-depression%2F You know it’s not good when one of the most prestigious pediatric journals, Pediatrics, can’t differentiate between correlation and causation. And yet this is exactly what the authors of a “clinical report” did in reporting on the impact of social media on children and teens. Especially in their discussion of “Facebook depression,” a term that the authors simply made up to describe the phenomenon observed when depressed people use social media. Shoddy research? You bet. That’s why Pediatrics calls it a “clinical report” — because it’s at the level of a bad blog post written by people with a clear agenda. In this case, the report was written by Gwenn Schurgin O’Keeffe, Kathleen Clarke-Pearson and the American Academy of... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4642673 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:05:36 +0100 4642673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4622243&cid=t_182346_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FDisruptiveWomenInHealthCare%2F%7E3%2FylvsM-A6Df0%2F By Meryl Bloomrosen. “They” say that being a teenager is NOT easy.  Well, being the parent of a teenager is certainly isn’t easy either.  And it is usually the case that all of us will experience some bumps along the way.   Yet, to some such concerns and crises seem insignificant or trite in comparison to recent headlines such as those about the Tsunami, earthquake and nuclear reactor explosions in Japan; Haitian elections; social unrest and justice in Egypt and elsewhere; and attacks in Libya. Or the ongoing headlines about the economic meltdowns on Wall Street; bank, savings and loans failures; or the continuing high unemployment statistics; and plummeting real estate values.  Or even NCAA March madness. Although, there has been periodic news and media attention on teen ... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4622243 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:31:28 +0100 4622243 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4560272&cid=t_182346_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fteens-who-smoke-pot-at-risk-for-mental-illness-later%2F2011.03.08 Teenagers and young adults who use marijuana may be messing with their heads in ways they don’t intend. Evidence is mounting that regular marijuana use increases the chance that a teenager will develop psychosis, a pattern of unusual thoughts or perceptions, such as believing the television is transmitting secret messages. It also increases the risk of developing schizophrenia, a disabling brain disorder that not only causes psychosis, but also problems concentrating and loss of emotional expression. In one recent study that followed nearly 2,000 teenagers as they became young adults, young people who smoked marijuana at least five times were twice as likely to have developed psychosis over the next 10 years as those who didn’t smoke pot. Another new paper concluded that early marijuan... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4560272 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:00:56 +0100 4560272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4517206&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F02%2F24%2Feating-disorders-awareness-week-how-parents-can-help%2F This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which is sponsored by the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). Like I said in my post on Weightless, I believe that awareness means spreading accurate information about eating disorders. One of the biggest misconceptions is that parents cause eating disorders. They don’t! In fact, many complex factors are involved in predisposing a person to an eating disorder. According to eating disorder specialist Sarah Ravin, Ph.D: “…the development of an eating disorder is influenced very heavily by genetics, neurobiology, individual personality traits, and co-morbid disorders. Environment clearly plays a role in the development of eating disorders, but environment alone is not sufficient to cause them.” (Check out her blog post f... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4517206 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:04:30 +0100 4517206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489988&cid=t_182346_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2F8A_Dtuz42jM%2F CONCLUSIONS: Adolescent COAs are at risk for depression, suicide, eating disorders, chemical dependency, and teen pregnancy. It has been proposed that mental health professionals teach core resiliency factors to promote healthy behaviors for this vulnerable population.Children of addicted parents are the highest risk group of children to become alcohol and drug abusers because of both genetic and family environment factors.Twenty-two percent of those studied identified themselves as a child of an alcoholic. This is consistent with current estimates of children of parental period alcoholics, which is calculated to be 22%. In another study among 595 African American boys age 13 to 17 years, identified that 23% of the participating teens were COAs. The National Association of Children of Alco... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489988 Sun, 13 Feb 2011 15:32:00 +0100 4489988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4429060&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2Ft7rdVOV9NJ4%2F URL: http://www.ascasupport.org/manual.phpThe Survivor to Thriver manual is an essential guidebook for ASCA SM (Adult Survivors of Child Abuse) participants, as well as for any survivor of physical, sexual and/or emotional child abuse or neglect. This 115 page manual describes the transformative journey from victim, to survivor, to thriver. For: ConsumersTopics: Attachment, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Psychology, Depression, Emotional Health, Self-help, Sexual AssaultFeatures: Articles, Books, Clinical Tools, Information, e-learning, ebook The Survivor to Thriver manual is an essential guidebook for ASCA SM (Adult Survivors of Child Abuse) participants, as well as for any survivor of physical, sexual and/or emotional child abuse or neglect. This 115 page manual describes the transfo... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4429060 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:00:10 +0100 4429060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419067&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F01%2F30%2Fsunday-news-round-up-still-here-edition%2F Some things that caught my eye this week; for new folks, the Sunday news round-up tends to focus more on social issues than research or resources, including whatever I’ve noted for later reading from my RSS feeds or Twitter. First, the English-language site for Al Jazeera has the most complete coverage I’ve seen of what’s going on in Egypt for those who need it in the English language. I’m woefully behind on the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act,” proposed by House Republicans, so this first chunk is catching up. It seems to me to be completely unnecessary political posturing on the backs of women (and especially rape victims, as we’ll see), given that there are existing restrictions preventing federal funding for abortion. I know it includes... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419067 Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:31:37 +0100 4419067 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4394749&cid=t_182346_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F1ZHiWpuTtoc%2F A decade ago, the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry published a paper concluding the Paxil antidepressant, which is sold by GlaxoSmithKline, was “generally well tolerated and effective for major depression in adolescents.” But the study has since been discredited amid charges that primary and secondary outcomes were conflated, selective results were reported and ghostwriting was involved (background here and here). The details became known more than two years ago as documents emerged from investigations (see this) and lawsuits charging GlaxoSmithKline hid the risks of its Paxil pill. By then, the FDA required Glaxo to place a Black Box warning about suicidality in youngsters and UK regulators recommended the drug not be given to those under 18 years... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4394749 Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:46:52 +0100 4394749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4361070&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2Fyg3FM_UjQsE%2F URL: http://www.childtrauma.org/A medical school centered work group investigating and solving physiological problems in humans makes sense. Solving problems which involve parenting, education, the law, child protection systems, mental health, law enforcement and a host of related systems across every professional discipline is more challenging. In response to this challenge we have created a collaborative, multi-site, interdisciplinary virtual Center of Excellence, The ChildTrauma Academy. For: AnyoneTopics: Abnormal, Anger, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Psychology, Emotional Health, Family Therapy, General Psychology, Life, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Parenting, Pediatric DepressionFeatures: Advertising, Articles, Books, Collaborative News, Group Management, Information, Links The CTA... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4361070 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:00:02 +0100 4361070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4309670&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FccNpzWKBI_4%2F URL: http://addmoms.com/Welcome to ADD Moms! If you are a mom with Attention Deficit Disorder, or a mom with an ADD child (no matter what the age), and you need information, support, or coaching, you’ve come to the right place! For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: ADHD, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Psychology, Common Factors, Developmental, Educational Psychology, Emotional Health, General Psychology, Mental Health, Parenting, YouthFeatures: Articles, Clinical Tools, Commentary and Blogs, Information, Research, Research Tools, ebookWelcome to ADD Moms! If you are a mom with Attention Deficit Disorder, or a mom with an ADD child (no matter what the age), and you need information, support, or coaching, you’ve come to the right place! My name is Brenda Nicholson, and I am an ADD mom as well as... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4309670 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:00:17 +0100 4309670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4277884&cid=t_182346_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FwoCX9w2aUm0%2F Ado­les­cence can be a chal­lenging time for both the ado­les­cents and the sig­nif­i­cant adults (parents, teachers) in their lives. Teenagers themselves do not always understand why they behave the way they do. Why is it difficult being a teenager or interacting with one? Why do teenagers have these typical behaviors: Risk-taking, strange sleeping habits, addiction, impulsivity, etc.? As looking at what is happening in a teenage brain can provide answers to these questions, we selected the Top 10 Resources to help you better understand the teenage brain. The major thread to navigate these resources is the concept of a brain still maturing. Indeed, an adolescent brain is not yet an adult brain. Major changes are still happening, principally in the frontal lobes (more specifically... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4277884 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:11:20 +0100 4277884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4258921&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F12%2F14%2Fhelp-the-child-and-adolescent-bipolar-foundation-win-a-pepsi-grant%2F The Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF) is competing for a $250,000 grant from The Pepsi Refresh Project during the month of December. The winners will be decided by popular vote so CABF needs your vote every day this month! They are currently Number 2 in voting, so every vote counts. There are over 5 million U.S. youth who live with depression or bipolar disorder. Unfortunately, only a small percentage receive treatment. CABF will use the grant from Pepsi to raise public awareness and help more youth who suffer from depression or bipolar disorder. They also intend to use the money for greater outreach and to expand their website to include more mental health concerns — not just bipolar disorder — that children and teens deal with. Less than a minute of your day f... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4258921 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 22:30:30 +0100 4258921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4249061&cid=t_182346_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fabout-male-breast-cancer-gynecomastia-and-testing%2F2010.12.10 Most medical centers routinely perform or require that breast tissue be sent to pathology for histologic examination.  The authors of the article (referenced below) question whether this is useful when the breast tissue excised comes from an adolescent male with gynecomastia considering the benign nature of the condition. Furthermore, the authors point out male breast cancer is rare and when it does occur it is most often in older males, not adolescent males: In 2009, there were an estimated 1,910 new cases and 440 deaths related to male breast cancer, accounting for just 0.25% and 0.15% of all new cases of cancer and cancer deaths for males in the entire United States, respectively, with historical cohorts demonstrating that the peak incidence of male breast cancer occurs at approximatel... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4249061 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:00:00 +0100 4249061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245355&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2Fxqu7BwTHc8w%2F URL: http://www.no2abuse.com/No2abuse combines every aspect of family injustice under one roof. This site offers support for survivors of abuse as well as families going through the Family Courts; there are articles by victims of abuse and professionals who have experienced the Family Courts and the State’s approach in general to the family unit. For: Anyone, Consumers, StudentsTopics: Academia, Anger, Anxiety, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Depression, Educational Psychology, Emotional Health, General Psychology, Health and Social Services, Life, Parenting, Trauma, YouthFeatures: Articles, Case Studies, Clinical Tools, Collaborative News, Commentary and Blogs, Community and Social Networking, Information, Links, RSS FeedsNo2abuse combines every aspect of family injustice un... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245355 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:00:10 +0100 4245355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151877&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F09%2Fhelp-the-child-adolescent-bipolar-foundation-win-a-grant%2F The Child & Adolescent Bipolar Foundation (CABF) is competing for a $250,000 grant from The Pepsi Refresh Project during the month of November. The winners will be decided by popular vote. CABF needs your votes every day this month! There are over 5 million U.S. youth who live with depression or bipolar disorder. Unfortunately, only a very small percentage receive treatment. CABF will use the grant from Pepsi to raise public awareness and help more youth who suffer from depression or bipolar disorder. Less than a minute of your day can have amazing long-term benefits for children and teens. Learn more by going to www.bpkids.org/pepsi and a chance to win 1 of 3 iPads (if they win!). Click through to vote now! Or vote through one of the links below… Vote on the Pepsi Site Vo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151877 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 18:14:29 +0100 4151877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4151880&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F08%2Fintroducing-the-psychology-of-teenagers%2F I’m pleased to introduce The Psychology of Teenagers with Ann Naragon, Ph.D. The Psychology of Teenagers blog will be covering a wide variety of topics, all of them having to do with teens and adolescents. Topics will include: Academic concerns in middle and high school Motivation and procrastination Adolescents and relational aggression Social groups, peers and popularity Transitions in adolescence Dr. Ann Naragon received her degree in educational psychology from Temple University and specializes in adolescent development, relational aggression, and achievement motivation. You can learn more about her here and give her a warm welcome over at the new blog — The Psychology of Teenagers. (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4151880 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:44:08 +0100 4151880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4142809&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FvsTFBpVp9iQ%2F URL: http://www.thewhocarestrust.org.uk/The Who Cares? Trust is a voice and a champion for children and young people in the UK living in care. The site is also beneficial for other countries as well. For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Psychology, Depression, Emotional Health, Health and Social Services, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Promotion, Pediatric Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Quality of Life, Self-help, YouthFeatures: Collaborative News, Group Management, Information, Journals, Links, Societal or Organizational Membership The Who Cares? Trust is a voice and a champion for children and young people in the UK living in care.   The site is also beneficial for other countries as we... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4142809 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 19:48:17 +0100 4142809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4139350&cid=t_182346_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Feoae9ySUpJw%2F Peo­ple of all ages read SharpBrains.com, so we are prepar­ing a series of arti­cles on Brain Health across the Lifes­pan. The series will include 4 parts: The Child Brain, pub­lished in Novem­ber 2010 The Ado­les­cent Brain, in Decem­ber 2010 The Adult Brain, in Jan­u­ary 2011 The Aging Brain, in Feb­ru­ary 2011 Each part will : Include sur­pris­ing facts on how the brain works Debunk com­mons myths about cog­ni­tion and brain health Link to resources such as books and doc­u­men­taries. If you want to read these arti­cles as we pub­lish them via SharpBrains.com, you can either fol­low us in Face­book and Twit­ter or, if you have not done so already, subscribe to our monthly update (eNewsletter). Tell your friends and col­leagues about the series! (... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4139350 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:43:09 +0100 4139350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4139290&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F05%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-november-5-2010%2F Only a few days ago, it felt like summer and now the holidays are fast approaching. As the warm days sheds its last ray of summer sunlight, I can’t help but reflect on the past. It seems as though somewhere between childhood and today, there was a time when life seemed a lot simpler, and so much more magical. Instead of fear, worry and disappointment, there was excitement, joy and hope. And even though being an adult often mean less presents and more shopping during the holidays, I still believe in the possibilities of the end of an old year and what the beginning of a new one brings. Maybe it’s all in our attitude. If we can learn how to bring gifts to ourselves and those we love through appreciation and recognition for the things done well, then maybe we can forgo the need fo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4139290 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:27:10 +0100 4139290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4119371&cid=t_182346_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2Fz4IpAJ-3lzg%2F You have heard that physical exercise is good for the brain. How much exercise are we talking about? Can the benefits be seen both for children and adults? In Fitter bodies = fitter brains. True at all ages? Dr. Pascale Michelon answers these questions for you, based on latest scientific studies. We need fun ways to get out the couch more and exercise both physically and cognitively. What about setting up community-based adult playgrounds, such as this one in Beijing? . New Brain Health Series People of all ages read SharpBrains.com and this monthly update, so we are preparing a series of articles on Brain Health across the Lifespan. The series will include 4 parts: The Child Brain, published in November 2010 The Adolescent Brain, in December 2010 The Adult Brain, in January 2011... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4119371 Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:03:36 +0100 4119371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098054&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F10%2F23%2Ftop-50-psychiatrists-paid-by-pharmaceutical-companies%2F Who were the top 50 psychiatrists in the U.S. paid by the top seven pharmaceutical companies? This past week, ProPublica, an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest, recently decided to answer that question by compiling a list of 384 physicians and health care providers who earned more than $100,000 total from one or more of the seven companies that have disclosed payments in 2009 and early 2010. Click here for the full list of 384 physicians. We combed that list and found the top 50 psychiatry earners for the past two years (2009-2010). You can click on any name below to learn more about the physician. According to an accompanying article to this data, ProPublic notes that “[p]ayments to doctors for promotional work are not ill... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098054 Sat, 23 Oct 2010 19:00:37 +0100 4098054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098061&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F76DD5Vg6nRU%2F URL: http://www.algy.com/anxiety/Welcome to the web’s first and still best self-help resource for those with anxiety disorders. Panic attacks, phobias, extreme shyness, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and generalized anxiety disrupt the lives of an estimated 15% of the population. tAPir is a free grass-roots website dedicated to providing information, relief, and support for those recovering from debilitating anxiety. For: AnyoneTopics: ADHD, Anxiety, Aspergers, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Eating Disorders, Emotional Health, General Psychology, Life, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mental Health Promotion, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Personality disordersFeatures: Articles, Chat Rooms, Collaborative News, Forums, Informa... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098061 Sat, 23 Oct 2010 17:00:17 +0100 4098061 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053277&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F10%2F10%2Fsunday-news-round-up-3%2F A few things of interest: Nikki has notes from a recent Twitter chat on health literacy, including a bunch of suggested resources on the topic. PF Anderson points to a great presentation (embedded there) on using social media for sharing family planning messages. It’s a useful introduction to tools like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube with examples of how they’re being used by groups like Planned Parenthood. A nice response to the ridiculous “i like it…” statuses on Facebook that are inexplicably supposed to make people feel like they’re doing something about women’s health: I like it without pinkwashing Weight loss drug Meridia was taken off the market, “because of clinical trial data indicating an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053277 Sun, 10 Oct 2010 17:10:16 +0100 4053277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4053345&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F8aalU4fvQHc%2F URL: http://community.pflag.org/Page.aspx?pid=194&srcid=-2Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 500 affiliates in the United States. For: AnyoneTopics: Child and Adolescent, Emotional Health, Family Therapy, General Psychology, Health Promotion, Health Psychology, Health and Social Services, Life, Lifestyle, Parenting, YouthFeatures: Advertising, Articles, Books, Collaborative News, Group Management, Information, Links, Societal or Organizational MembershipWe, the parents, families and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, celebrate diversity and envision a society that embraces everyone, including those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Only... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4053345 Sat, 09 Oct 2010 17:00:22 +0100 4053345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031508&cid=t_182346_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Faa-na-help-youth-sobriety%2F CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that, similar to findings comparing adult outpatients to inpatients, AA/NA participation is less common among less severe adolescent outpatients. Nonetheless, attendance appears to strengthen and extend the benefits of typical community outpatient treatment. Given the dramatic increase in rates of substance use among same-aged peers in the population at this life-stage, and the relative dearth of abstainers and recovery-specific supports, these resources may provide a concentrated cost-effective social recovery resource for young people. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2010 Jul 1;110(1-2):117-25. Epub 2010 Mar 24. Can 12-step group participation strengthen and extend the benefits of adolescent addiction treatment? A prospective analysis. Kelly JF, Dow SJ, Yeterian JD, Kah... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031508 Sat, 02 Oct 2010 15:02:00 +0100 4031508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4003294&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FPwmILitKMD8%2F URL: http://www.additudemag.com/What will you find on ADDitude’s site? There’s so much! For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: ADHD, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Psychology, Life, Mental Health, Mental Health Promotion, Self-help, Treatment PlanningFeatures: Advertising, Articles, Assessment Instruments, Collaborative News, Commentary and Blogs, Community and Social Networking, Forums, Information, Interviews, Links, NewsletterWhat will you find on ADDitude’s site? There’s so much: Practical information about raising children with ADD/ADHD, including behavior and discipline strategies, help making and keeping friends, and organizing for success. Hundred of answers from ADDitude’s expert panel to difficult questions asked by real people living with A... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4003294 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 17:00:58 +0100 4003294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3942738&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F09%2F07%2Famerican-academy-of-pediatrics-on-sexy-tv%2F The American Academy of Pediatrics published a new statement on “Sexuality, Contraception, and the Media” in the September 2010 print issue of Pediatrics, and I can’t help applauding some of the organization’s recommendations, like this one: Pediatricians should urge schools to insist on comprehensive sex education programs (to counter the influence of sexually suggestive and explicit media) that incorporate basic principles of media literacy into their sex education programs…Federal money should be spent on comprehensive sex education programs but not on abstinence-only programs, which have been found to be ineffective. Yes, please. As somebody who both supports comprehensive (i.e., not “abstinence-only”) sex ed and is a librarian who supports media and ... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3942738 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:42:09 +0100 3942738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3942837&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F09%2F07%2Fantipsychotics-are-not-appropriate-for-a-2-year-old%2F I remain astounded that psychiatrists and pediatricians think it’s occasionally appropriate to prescribe adult atypical antipsychotic medications — like Risperdal — to children younger than age 5. Last week, The New York Times covered the story of Kyle Warren, a boy who began risperidone (Risperdal) treatment at age 2. Yes, you read the right — age 2. He was rescued from this unbelievable prescription by Dr. Mary Margaret Gleason through a treatment effort called the Early Childhood Supporters and Services program in Louisiana. Dr. Gleason helped wean young Kyle off of the medications from ages 3 to 5, and helped understand that Kyle’s tantrums came from his stressful and upsetting family situation — not a brain disorder, bipolar disorder, or autism. Ima... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3942837 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:56:52 +0100 3942837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3876714&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F08%2F18%2Ftexting-helps-diabetic-teens%2F For all of the negative attention that technology sometimes gets — especially when it comes to teens — it was nice to come across this news article a few weeks ago. A researcher running a small pilot study at the Columbus, Ohio Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that treatment adherence rates shot up amongst teen diabetic patients after they received personalized text message reminders on their cell phones. Which really is not all that surprising, since previous research has demonstrated similar increases in adherence to treatment with text messaging. But a demonstration of the power and utility of our interconnected world — how things like cell phones and iPhones can be used for good too. Jennifer Dyer, MD, MPH conducted the study, but the way it was conducted su... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3876714 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:06:20 +0100 3876714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3822963&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F08%2F04%2Finternet-addiction-depression-and-chinese-teens%2F An interesting new study was published earlier this week about “Internet addiction.” Unlike many previous studies on this hypothesized disorder, this one actually took measurements at two different points in time to try and tease out the possibility that “Internet addiction” can cause mental health problems, like depression or anxiety. Can we show that simply using the Internet causes depression? Researchers set to find out on Chinese teens. Psychologist Lawrence Lam and his colleague studied 1,041 Chinese teens, mostly ages 13 to 16, who had no signs of depression at the onset of the study. Some of the group, however, had moderate to severe pathological use of the Internet (64 of the subjects). The researchers then assessed all 1,041 teens for depression, anxiety ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3822963 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:32:42 +0100 3822963 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750098&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FJ-aRD8iOAg8%2F URL: http://www.coolnurse.com/This site is a guide to assist in making intelligent, informed decisions. Teens are often quite afraid and nervous when it comes to asking questions about their bodies, and their sexuality. Cool Nurse is helpful without being condescending or authoritative. Very good, interesting site, especially for teens! For: Anyone, Consumers, StudentsTopics: Academia, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Eating Disorders, Emotional Health, Family Therapy, Life, Self-help, Sexual Assault, YouthFeatures: Community and Social Networking, Databases, Information, Links, e-learning Cool Nurse was created to help today’s teen and young adult achieve and maintain a high level of health, fitness and well-being. Teenagers need to know the latest ... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750098 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:00:16 +0100 3750098 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746671&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F12%2Fdelayed-liveblogging-of-the-friday-night-lights-abortion-episode%2F As someone who grew up in the rural south very near the University of Tennessee’s cult of Big Orange football, the idea of spending time watching a tv show centered around small town football is normally about as appealing to me as beating my head against a wall. I seriously would rather take a two-hour math test than pretend to give a crap about a high school football game. Been there, moved away from that. As such, I’ve never seen a single episode of Friday Night Lights. However, there has been plenty of hoopla about an “abortion episode” of the show (see RHRC and Feminsting, for example). I kind of had to watch it, given how – despite the estimated 1/3 of U.S. women who will have abortions in their lifetimes – the issue is usually not presented at a... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746671 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:18:50 +0100 3746671 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683676&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F39bA6O44Utk%2F URL: http://www.irvingstudios.com/child_abuse_survivor_monument/index.htmlDr. Irving has created with participation of child abuse survivors a bronze monument to acknowledge and validate childhood abuse victims. This monument honors the spirit and courage of participating survivors and empowers survivors to speak out. For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: Child and Adolescent, Counselling, Depression, Emotional Health, Family Therapy, Self-harm and suicide, Self-help, Sexual Assault, YouthFeatures: Articles, Collaborative News, Information, Links, Networking, e-learningDr. Irving has created with participation of child abuse survivors a bronze monument to acknowledge and validate childhood abuse victims. This monument honors ... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683676 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:00:25 +0100 3683676 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3658916&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F06%2F13%2Fweekly-news-round-up-things-to-unsee-edition%2F I had to look at the Cosmo website for a reason unrelated to my own interests/reading. There are no words for the steaming pile of bullsh*t-distractions-for-women that I found there. Apparently there is an article I might be interested in, but I could not will myself to find it. [warning for implied sexual violence] Something else I want to unsee – B pointed out this ridiculous game called “icing” in which dudes play by presenting each other with an otherwise unpalatable barely alcoholic beverage and being forced to drink it. As she notes in her piece for the Scene’s blog, it’s not so much the game itself, as the language around it, especially on a website for the game. Like, “there is nothing more insulting than being forced to take and knee and public... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3658916 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:54:39 +0100 3658916 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655633&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F06%2F12%2Fobesity-or-an-eating-disorder-which-is-worse%2F I fear that I’m giving my daughter an eating disorder with intentions of teaching her how to eat right. Which begs the question: which is more harmful — obesity (and diabetes) or an eating disorder? I’ve implemented a “one-treat rule” in our home, which simply means that if my kids get ice-cream after school, they have already had their treat and don’t get dessert after dinner. I try to explain as delicately as I can that too many sweets and too much junk food makes you sick. Fat too, yes. But, more importantly, sick. “What happens when you eat more than one treat?” my daughter asked me awhile back. And, well, I’m not proud of this, but I think I said, while my mind was somewhere else: “You blow up.” So yesterday she had a s... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655633 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 11:19:08 +0100 3655633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3633445&cid=t_182346_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fprescription-drugs-and-high-school-students%2F2010.06.06 A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that one in five U.S. high school students have taken a prescription drug that they didn’t get from their doctor. According to the 2009 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) that was released today from the CDC, the survey asked more than 16,000 high school students if they’ve ever taken a prescription drug such as Oxycontin, Percoset, Vicodin, Adderall, Ritalin and Xanax. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Health in 30* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3633445 Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:00:16 +0100 3633445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3614570&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FI-c5C54LcfY%2F URL: https://www.bullyhelp.org/dev/counselor/login.phpStudents– If you or someone you know needs help in a bullying situation, you’ve found a safe resource to get it to them. If your school hasn’t signed up yet, click on “recommend” and we’ll contact them to do so. Otherwise, click on “report” to submit a report now, or “check report” to get updates on a previously submitted report. For: Anyone, StudentsTopics: Academia, Anxiety, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Depression, Educational Psychology, Emotional Health, Lifestyle, Quality of Life, Relationships, Self-harm and suicide, Social Psychology, Solution Focused, Strengths Based, Teaching, Teaching Psychology, Trauma, Youth, telephone counsellingFeatures: Community and S... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3614570 Sun, 30 May 2010 17:00:56 +0100 3614570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603876&cid=t_182346_151_f&fid=35805&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftwelvestepfacilitation.com%2Fadolescents-12-step-group-participation%2F Conclusions Results suggest that, similar to findings comparing adult outpatients to inpatients, AA/NA participation is less common among less severe adolescent outpatients. Nonetheless, attendance appears to strengthen and extend the benefits of typical community outpatient treatment. Given the dramatic increase in rates of substance use among same-aged peers in the population at this life-stage, and the relative dearth of abstainers and recovery-specific supports, these resources may provide a concentrated cost-effective social recovery resource for young people. Can 12-step group participation strengthen and extend the benefits of adolescent addiction treatment? A prospective analysis. John F. Kelly, Sarah J. Dow, Julie D. Yeterian and Christopher W. Kahle. Drug and Alcohol Dependence S... Twelve Step Facilitation.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603876 Wed, 26 May 2010 11:24:02 +0100 3603876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3545476&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FGDx_G3p3jwY%2F URL: http://www.socialworker.com/home/index.phpWelcome, social work students and professionals! Read articles from the Spring 2010 edition of The New Social Worker magazine, now in its 17th year! Welcome, social work students and professionals! Read articles from the Spring 2010 edition of The New Social Worker magazine, now in its 17th year! While you’re here–we have job listings, a lively discussion forum , our Calendar of Events, and more for you and your social work career! For: Clinicians, Researchers, Students, TeachersTopics: Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Social Psychology, Social SupportFeatures: Articles, Commentary and Blogs, Forums, Information, Journals, Links, RSS Feeds Welcome, social work students and... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3545476 Sat, 08 May 2010 13:13:28 +0100 3545476 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3487127&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FxZ9BwwSrydE%2F URL: http://www.fmsfonline.org/This is the home page of the False Memory Syndrome Foundation. This site provides information about, and mailing lists related to, False Memory Syndrome (FMS) and a link to Internet resources connected with FMS. For: ConsumersTopics: Abnormal, Academia, Anger, Anxiety, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Developmental, Diagnosis, Emotional Health, Family Therapy, General Psychology, Health and Social Services, Life, Lifestyle, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Personality disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Quality of Life, Schizophrenia, Self-harm and suicide, Social Psychology, Substance Abuse, Varied DisordersFeatures: Articles, Commentary and Blogs, Information, Links, e-learning ... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3487127 Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:00:20 +0100 3487127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429230&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F30jpkfKWKuQ%2F URL: http://www.parentwonder.com/Parent Wonder is here to help parents to enjoy parenthood, nurture our little bundle of joy to be the best, and not forgetting to live a happy and fulfilling life for ourselves as parents. For: Consumers, Students, TeachersTopics: Abnormal, Academia, Anger, Aspergers, Attachment, Autism, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology, Family Therapy, Fatherhood, General Science, Health and Social Services, Life, Lifestyle, Parenting, Pediatric Depression, YouthFeatures: Articles, Collaborative News, Commentary and Blogs, Information, RSS Feeds, e-learningWe parents were never taught how to be one. It’s quite a risk to be a mom or dad without being “trained”? Don’t you think? We jump into fatherhood or motherh... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429230 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:00:23 +0100 3429230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3424911&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FIOvCO14psAA%2F URL: http://www.ncld.org/This site provides information on various learning disabilities. An extensive list of links, organized by topic, is also provided. For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: ADHD, Academia, Autism, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Educational Psychology, Teaching, Teaching Psychology, YouthFeatures: Articles, Collaborative News, Information, LinksThis site provides information on various learning disabilities. An extensive list of links, organized by topic, is also provided. NCLD provides essential information to parents, professionals and individuals with learning disabilities, promotes research and programs to foster effective learning, and advocates for policies to protect and strengthen educational rights and opp... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3424911 Tue, 30 Mar 2010 17:00:09 +0100 3424911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3412426&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F27%2Fweekly-news-round-up-digital-divide-style%2F Birthing Beautiful Ideas has a criticism of What to Expect When You’re Expecting’s VBAC “advice.” The CDC released a report on Recent Trends in Cesarean Delivery in the United States [PDF]. First among the key findings: “The cesarean rate rose by 53% from 1996 to 2007, reaching 32%, the highest rate ever reported in the United States.” Via a round-up at FWD/Forward, Some Reasons to Provide Transcripts. Also, Happy Ada Lovelace Day! Via RHRC, I learned of a South Carolina bill requiring women to wait 24 hours to get an abortion after seeing an ultrasound. Regular readers know I feel about such laws. The kind of innovative thing, I think, is that women can go get their forced ultrasound anywhere and print time-stamped material from the web that they&#8217... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3412426 Sat, 27 Mar 2010 19:43:12 +0100 3412426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3382883&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FjoaNcbaZVbM%2F URL: http://www.nasponline.org/The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) is the premier source of knowledge, professional development, and resources, empowering school psychologists to ensure that all children and youth attain optimal learning and mental health. For: Anyone, StudentsTopics: ADHD, Academia, Addiction, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Fitness, Depression, Educational Psychology, Lifestyle, Parenting, Psycho-education, YouthFeatures: Advertising, Articles, Careers, Collaborative News, Commentary and Blogs, Community and Social Networking, Conferences, Forums, Information, Journals, Links, Societal or Organizational Membership, e-learningThe National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) is the premier source... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3382883 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:00:21 +0100 3382883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3322324&cid=t_182346_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2010%2F03%2F02%2Fparents-consider-hastening-their-childrens-deaths%2F Filed under: Childhood Cancers, Hospice, Daily newsIf your child was in pain and dying what would you do? It's a situation most parents will never find themselves in, but for those whose children have cancer it's a scenario they might contemplate and, possibly, face. A study published yesterday in the March edition of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine showed that about 13 percent of parents whose children had died of cancer had considered asking about ending their child's life. Nine percent said they had discussed it with caregivers. Dr. Joanne Wolfe, a palliative pain specialist at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Children's Hospital in Boston who interviewed the parents of 141 now-deceased children, told the Associated Press that the study shows how difficult i... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3322324 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3322324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3271072&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FCoCnvVRV2Q4%2F URL: http://mdsasupport.homestead.com/home.htmlThe mission of Making Daughters Safe Again (MDSA) is to support and advocate for survivors of mother-daughter sexual abuse (MDSA), to educate professionals and the general public, and to inspire action, knowledge, healing and hope. For: AnyoneTopics: Abnormal, Attachment, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Psychology, Depression, Family Therapy, General Psychology, Lifestyle, Pediatric Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Self-harm and suicide, Self-help, Sexual Assault, YouthFeatures: Advertising, Articles, Case Studies, Collaborative News, Information, Links, e-learning The mission of Making Daughters Safe Again (MDSA) is to support and advocate for survivors of mother-daughter sexual abuse (mdsa), to educate pr... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3271072 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:00:12 +0100 3271072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3269717&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FKaiCAB2XC28%2F URL: http://www.thetrevorproject.org/home2.aspxThe Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. For: AnyoneTopics: Anger, Anxiety, Child and Adolescent, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Depression, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Risk Assessment, Self-harm and suicide, Self-help, Sexual Assault, Trauma, YouthFeatures: Articles, Information, Links, Online Counselling The Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. The Trevor Project operates the only accredited, nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for L... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3269717 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:00:01 +0100 3269717 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3267208&cid=t_182346_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FRecoveryIsSexycom%2F%7E3%2FYAebYk3vl3A%2F CONCLUSIONS: Adolescent COAs are at risk for depression, suicide, eating disorders, chemical dependency, and teen pregnancy. It has been proposed that healthcare professionals teach core resiliency factors to promote healthy behaviors for this vulnerable population. Children of addicted parents are the highest risk group of children to become alcohol and drug abusers because of both genetic and family environment factors. Twenty-two percent of the combined sample identified themselves as a child of an alcoholic. This is consistent with current estimates of children of parental alcoholics, which is calculated to be 22%. In another recent study among 595 African American boys age 13 to 17 years, identified that 23% of the participating teens were COAs. The National Association of Children... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3267208 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:20:23 +0100 3267208 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3227690&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F31%2Fweekly-news-round-up-snowed-in-edition%2F Nashville got a few inches of snow on Friday, and I’m still not sure about getting down the hill for work tomorrow. Snow day! Local and law student Goldni has two good posts this week, one on Roeder’s trial, and one on the parents who tried to get the dictionary removed from school because it contains *gasp* adult words. She writes: …the fact that it took a whole committee to decide that it would do more good than harm to let the kids use the dictionary, and the fact that there are still some parents who may think that the dictionary may be just too scandalous for their kids, is profoundly disturbing. As a librarian, I couldn’t agree more. Christine also posted on the Roeder verdict at Our Bodies Our Blog. I actually got a copy of the partner abuse/birth control... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3227690 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:05:16 +0100 3227690 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3216641&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F01%2F27%2Fmore-on-how-to-find-a-good-therapist-first-contact%2F In Ten Ways to Find a Good Therapist I focused on how you can get promising referrals, an important step to locating a therapist who will work well with you. Once you have two or three names, then what? Narrowing down your prospects is a lot like triage or 20 questions. You don’t want to spend a lot of time talking with someone about your problems only to find out they don’t have room for new patients. First contact is usually made by phone, but more and more frequently people are using email. Either way, making that first call or writing the first email to a prospect can add to your stress so here’s a script that I hope will help in your search: Hello, my name is *** and I’m looking for a therapist. Your name was given to me by *** [or I found you on the Internet]&... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3216641 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:13:34 +0100 3216641 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3201909&cid=t_182346_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Faa-and-na-works-for-youth-too%2F This study examined how helpful AA and NA may be for adolescents, finding long-term benefits even though many youth discontinue attendance after time. “It is difficult to evaluate the efficacy of mutual-help organizations like AA through randomized controlled experiments because the AA ‘intervention,’ being a community organization based on anonymity, cannot be directly under the control of the researcher in the usual way,” explained John F. Kelly. Yet their popularity and cost-effectiveness cannot be denied, added Kelly. “AA and NA are explicitly focused on abstinence and addiction recovery, they are widely available across most communities, they provide entry to a social network of recovery-specific support and sober events that can be accessed ‘on demand’ – particularly ... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3201909 Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:05:00 +0100 3201909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3137480&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F02%2Ften-years-in-womens-and-reproductive-health-a-bloggy-look-back%2F What with the new year and decade and all, it seems appropriate to engage in a bit of reflection. First, the blog itself. This year will mark the 5th anniversary of Women’s Health News – I first posted on May 19, 2005, although that was at the blogspot location. While this little blog is not among what most people would name as the top medical or top feminist blogs, I don’t worry too much about traffic, or increasing traffic, so long as at least a a few people are finding it useful and I’m not too overworked to deal with it. So, I expect to continue on for a bit longer. Will it make it to the decade mark? Who knows. I do sometimes find the lack of comments discouraging, but it is what it is. If there is anything you’d like to see covered more often, or less of... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3137480 Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:04:27 +0100 3137480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3135561&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FPfSeBAq3PEw%2F URL: http://www.nasponline.org/Welcome to the NASP website! The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) is a not-for-profit association representing more than 25,000 school psychologists from across the United States and abroad. Our mission is to represent and support school psychology with leadership to enhance the mental health and educational competence of all children. Partnering with all who share our commitment to children and youth is critical to our work. This website supports that effort and is a remarkable resource for school psychologists, parents, educators, and others interested in helping children and their families. For: CliniciansTopics: Child and Adolescent, General Psychology, Parenting, Pediatric Depression, Teaching, Teaching Psychology, Varied, YouthFeature... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3135561 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 17:00:41 +0100 3135561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3133551&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F30%2Fvideo-a-girl%25e2%2580%2599s-life%2F I just watched “A Girl’s Life” on PBS – it’s not specifically health-focused, but does examine issues of body image, bullying, violence, and education through profiles of four adolescent girls. It was very good and is well worth a watch, even for those without daughters. Video on the PBS site Info about the program at show host Rachel Simmons’s website Associated PBS site for parents on raising girls Posted in Abuse, Rape, & Safety, Access, Rights, & Choice, Adolescent Health, Body Image & Eating Disorders (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3133551 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:07:33 +0100 3133551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3126549&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F28%2Fweekly-news-round-up-post-holiday-edition%2F Whew. For Christmas this year, we went to Morristown, Kingsport, and New Market, TN, and that was only immediate family – we had to miss the aunts and uncles and cousins and whatnot because there wasn’t enough time. Saw my parents and the spouse’s parents and BiL/SiL/nephew. I twisted my ankle and then ignored sensible advice to stay off it for a bit. Watched Half-Blood Prince with my parents. Listened to this Johnny Cash: Live at San Quentin radio show. Ate a ridiculous amount of food. Came home to see that another big branch fell off the tree in the front yard, and hope it didn’t cause any trouble for the neighbors – there’s no note, so I assume it didn’t…sometimes I’m pretty sure we’re the bad neighbors on the block. Some thin... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3126549 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:34:54 +0100 3126549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3089345&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F_bnNaVYIFXE%2F URL: http://www.edap.org/The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest not-for-profit organization in the United States working to prevent eating disorders and provide treatment referrals to those suffering from anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder and those concerned with body image and weight issues. For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: Abnormal, Addiction, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Eating Disorders, General Psychology, General Science, Life, Lifestyle, Self-harm and suicide, Self-help, Varied Disorders, Varied TreatmentsFeatures: Advertising, Articles, Clinical Tools, Collaborative News, Databases, Glossary, Information, Links, Research, e-learning The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the largest not-for-profit organization in the U... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3089345 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:00:48 +0100 3089345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3084828&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FGfKr10nnfy4%2F URL: http://longtermcareliving.com/LongTermCareLiving.com provides consumers with needed information nursing homes, assisted living/residential care, and other types of long term care. For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: Anxiety, Child and Adolescent, Depression, Emotional Health, Life, Quality of Life, Quality of Life Assessment, VariedFeatures: Articles, Collaborative News, Databases, Glossary, Information, Links, Patient Handouts, e-learning LongTermCareLiving.com provides consumers with needed information nursing homes, assisted living/residential care, and other types of long term care. Learn how to: Find and select a nursing home or assisted living facility; Prepare yourself and your family for the transition to long term care ; Write an advance directive, making sure your wishes are ... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3084828 Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:00:38 +0100 3084828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3083080&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FeV7DQlG6nVo%2F URL: http://www.childadvocate.net/childmentalhealth/Addresses mental disorders, behavioral disorders, child abuse, trauma, among other things. For: ConsumersTopics: ADHD, Anxiety, Attachment, Autism, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Depression, Educational Psychology, Emotional Health, Family Therapy, General Psychology, General Science, Life, Mental Health, Pediatric Depression, Self-harm and suicide, Sexual Assault, Stress, Substance Abuse, YouthFeatures: Articles, Databases, Information, Links, e-learning Addresses mental disorders, behavioral disorders, child abuse, trauma, among other things.  Gives lots of information about child mental health news. (Source: PsychSplash) PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3083080 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:00:52 +0100 3083080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3063228&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F12%2F06%2Fweekly-news-round-up-12609%2F A hearing (see link for testimony downloads) was held on the controversial new breast cancer screening recommendations. Testimony from Diana B. Petitti [PDF], Chair of the Task Force that released the recs, is of particular interest to read. She explains the process of developing a recommendation, notes that the recommendations were finalized in June of 2008 (before the current health reform process started), addresses the “anxiety” debate, commits to improving how the Task Force communicates, and explicitly points out that “What we are saying is that the decision to have a mammogram for women in their 40s should be based on a discussion between a women her doctor.” Meanwhile, a number of organizations apparently signed a letter supporting the Task Force. And Barbar... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3063228 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:33:15 +0100 3063228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3018938&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F11%2F22%2Fweekly-news-round-up-1122%2F Assorted things of interest from the previous week. It’s not nearly as controversial as the USPSTF’s breast cancer screening recommendations, but ACOG released a new practice bulletin on cervical cancer screening. The New York Times has coverage of the change, which is basically that women can wait until up to 21 years of age to start getting Pap tests, and then can get Paps every 2-3 years instead of every year once they’ve had a few normal tests. This is not entirely new – the USPSTF’s 2003 recommendations are very, very similar. (so, 6 years from now, we’ll be cool w/ the breast cancer recs?) Some lots of Vick’s Sinex nasal spray are being recalled due to bacterial contamination. The FDA has tips on holiday food safety. Presented without commen... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3018938 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:40:16 +0100 3018938 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2984847&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FZ6IfFtR8Ks8%2F URL: http://www.tsa-usa.org/Founded in 1972 in Bayside New York, the national Tourette Syndrome Association is the only national voluntary non-profit membership organization in this field. For: ConsumersTopics: Academia, Anxiety, Behaviour Management, Biological Psychology, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Cognitive Training, Depression, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Life, Varied TreatmentsFeatures: Advertising, Articles, Glossary, Information, Links, Research, e-learning Founded in 1972 in Bayside New York, the national Tourette Syndrome Association is the only national voluntary non-profit membership organization in this field.  Our mission is to identify the cause of, find the cure for and control the effects of Touret... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2984847 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:00:11 +0100 2984847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2963158&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FZfmzPW7D7s8%2F URL: http://www.dyslexia.com/Why is Dyslexia a gift? For: ConsumersTopics: Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Coaching, Educational Psychology, Pediatric Depression, Teaching, YouthFeatures: Advertising, Articles, Clinical Tools, Collaborative News, Databases, File Sharing, Forums, Information, Links, e-learning Why is Dyslexia a gift? Dyslexic people are visual, multi-dimensional thinkers. We are intuitive and highly creative, and excel at hands-on learning. Because we think in pictures, it is sometimes hard for us to understand letters, numbers, symbols, and written words. We can learn to read, write and study efficiently when we use methods geared to our unique learning style. (Source: PsychSplash) PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2963158 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:28:31 +0100 2963158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2934794&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=38953&url=http%3A%2F%2Frileyjennifer.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F10%2Fexternal-validation.html "Self-esteem is the greatest sickness known to man or woman because it's conditional."--Albert Ellis, Ph.D.If you google external validation, you come up with a lot of hits asserting it’s a bad thing. Or at the very least, it’s not as good as ‘self-esteem’. Nathaniel Branden, a psychotherapist who received his Ph.D in the 70’s, called external validation "pseudo self-esteem." He made the common argument of "true self-esteem" being derived from internal sources, such as self-responsibility and self-sufficiency. He defined true self-esteem as "...the experience of being competent to cope with the basic challenges of life and being worthy of happiness". (1)Yet external validation is something children need. Adults with mental health problems (most famously, borderline personality di... Psych Scamp blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2934794 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:51:00 +0100 2934794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2927366&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FDlNrsfqfBVY%2F URL: http://www.childrenofhoarders.com/bindex.phpFor many, growing up in an environment of constant chaos and disorganization has effects that go far beyond living amongst the accumulation of possessions or not being able to have friends over. Our parents who hoard often hid behind closed blinds isolating themselves from the world outside. For: Anyone, Consumers, AnyoneTopics: Anxiety, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Abnormal, Attachment, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Family Therapy, Life, LifestyleFeatures: Author Lists, Databases, Information, Links, Therapist Directory, Articles, Case Studies, Collaborative News, DVDs and Videos, Forums, Information, e-learningFor many, growing up in an environment of constant chaos and disorganization ha... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2927366 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:00:30 +0100 2927366 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2924761&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F25%2Fweekly-news-round-up-1025%2F I’m biased, of course, but there’s lots of good stuff at Our Bodies Our Blog (as usual!), including a guest piece from OBOS intern Meg Young on sex education and the UU program on the topic, Our Whole Lives. Order your free 2010 women’s health calendar (in English or Spanish) from the National Women’s Health Information Center. Amie at RH Reality Check has a piece on preexisting condition exclusions women sometimes face from health insurance companies. Arts4Choice uses photographs and sound “to show Canadians that women who have had abortions are their mothers, sisters, neighbours and friends.” The online exhibit reminds us that these women don’t look like the monsters they’re sometimes portrayed as. MedlinePlus has added some Pet Health i... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2924761 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:42:43 +0100 2924761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4060668&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34859&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.davemsw.com%2Farchives%2F2009%2F10%2Fsandra_bullock_sick_of_societys_rules_has_message.php Sandra Bullock makes some very solid points about the continued double moral standard between men and women in our society. It is only by repeated public statements will the culture begin to shift. However, she missed the universal point. I don't think a young boy would escape the slash of verbal harassment about having a lisp. While there is a natural push for social culture to demand a certain level of conformity, children do not understand the limits of this wisdom or can reason through the paradox of conformity for the sake of conformity. [Soap box time] Children need the leadership of adults in social settings, primarily schools, to learn tolerance and the dangers of scapegoating. Adults continue to abdicate this role, parents pointing at schools, schools pointing at parents. During... Ψ Dare To Dream... blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4060668 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:50:22 +0100 4060668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2894567&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FYOPiCfgc81c%2F URL: http://psych.hanover.edu/research/exponnet.htmlOn this website, you will find links to known experiments on the internet that are psychologically related. They are organized by general topic area with the topic areas listed chronologically with the most recently added at the top. For: AnyoneTopics: ADHD, Abnormal, Addiction, Anger, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Decision Making, Clinical Psychology, Clinicial Trials, Depression, General Psychology, Mental Health, PsychometricsFeatures: Assessment Instruments, Clinical Tools, Information, Online Research On this website, you will find links to known experiments on the internet that are psychologically related. They are organized by general topic area with the topic areas listed chronologically with the most re... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2894567 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:00:42 +0100 2894567 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2886495&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FVODmMZRcvaE%2F URL: http://www.adultchildren.org/Adult Children of Alcoholics is a Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. We meet with each other in a mutually respectful, safe environment and acknowledge our common experiences. We discover how childhood affected us in the past and influences us in the present (”The Problem”). We take positive action. By practicing the Twelve Steps, focusing on “The Solution”, and accepting a loving Higher Power of our understanding, we find freedom from the past and a way to improve our lives today. For: AnyoneTopics: Addiction, Anger, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Psychology, Depression, Emotional Health, Lifestyle, Substance AbuseFeatures: Articles, Databases, Drug Info... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2886495 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:15:08 +0100 2886495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2871751&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F10%2F07%2Fdo-czech-teens-lie-online%2F Do Czech teens lie about themselves and their lives on their blogs? A new research study suggests the answer may surprise you — generally, “No.” In a survey of 113 teens, ages 13 to 17 years old, researchers discovered that when presenting personal information such as their age, gender, and place of residence, teens were generally pretty truthful in their blogs: Generally, the level of dishonesty was low, with young adolescents tending to lie more often about their interests. Public topics (school and life) had the most truthful answers, whereas the least truthful answers concerned intimate topics (family life, partnership). This flies in the face of some people’s previous opinions that a lot of people exaggerate or lie outright on their blogs. At least when it co... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2871751 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:57:28 +0100 2871751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2858612&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F04%2Fweekly-news-round-up-104-good-buddy%2F If you’re a fellow Nashville resident, Courtney Martin, author of “Perfect Girls, Starving Daughters” (and blogger at Feministing) will be in town speaking at Vanderbilt on 10/7 at 7pm in the Langford Auditorium on the medical center campus. The event is free and open to the public. Via Christine, my co-blogger at Our Bodies Our Blog, I found AlterNet’s 40 Books About Sexuality That You Have to Read. C has also been covering a lot of health reform news, so don’t forget to check the OBOS blog. Via RH Reality Check, a hotline has been set up in Illinois by the The Illinois Judicial Bypass Coordination Project to help young women understand the judicial bypass avenue of that state’s abortion parental notification law. The number is 1-877-44-BYPASS, and it’s... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2858612 Sun, 04 Oct 2009 15:40:34 +0100 2858612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4060670&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34859&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.davemsw.com%2Farchives%2F2009%2F09%2Fsilence_that_idiot_box_the_boston_globe.php Many of the boomer adults were raised with a lot of TV. It would appear things have gotten worse. We know a lot more about what TV does to children, but it doesn't appear to have had much effect. Simple logic will tell us that the experience of TV will decrease a child's ability to tolerate a delay in gratification of desires. Certainly, the TV ads are designed to create the desire for things we didn't know we needed, a certain frustration that we can't have it all, now. But it's much worse than that. Image via Wikipedia John M Grohol PsyD owner of PsychCentral.com is usually a man who politely understates things. But, he pulls no punches in a recent article. "Most child psychologists and child development experts recommend no TV whatsoever for a child before the age of 2 or 3. None. Y... Ψ Dare To Dream... blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4060670 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:00:23 +0100 4060670 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2824170&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FaIOwS0F9MDE%2F URL: http://www.autismspeaks.org/Autism Speaks is dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society. The video library mini clips documents symptoms and behaviors associated with pervasive developmental disorders. For: ConsumersTopics: Academia, Autism, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Psychology, Depression, Family Therapy, Fatherhood, General Psychology, General Science, Life, Lifestyle, Parenting, Teaching Psychology, YouthFeatures: Articles, Case Studies, Clinical Tools, Collaborative News, Information, Links, e-learningAutism Speaks is dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, t... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2824170 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:00:22 +0100 2824170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2820281&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FdqEbKVKpVTU%2F URL: http://www.childhelp.org/Not surprisingly, the perspectives of the children served by Childhelp are varied. Some have known nothing but abuse and neglect, believing they were alone and that no one cared. Others lived in happy homes with caring, loving families, only to be hurt by someone outside the home, usually someone they already knew and trusted. For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Depression, Educational Psychology, Emotional Health, Family Therapy, Fatherhood, General Psychology, General Science, Health Promotion, Health Psychology, Health and Social Services, Life, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Parenting, Pediatric Depression, Self-harm and suicide, Self-help, Sexual... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2820281 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:00:34 +0100 2820281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2812368&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F20%2Fsunday-news-round-up-92009%2F I have to say, I haven’t had time to fully read and digest the Baucus/Senate Finance Committee’s 223-page [PDF] stab at health care reform. Christine had a bit about it at Our Bodies Our Blog on Wednesday, and Raisin Women’s Voices has a list of reasons they believe the bill is not good, especially for women. The New York Times had a piece on the bill “draw[ing] fire on both sides.” Another Times piece indicates that 564 amendments to the bill were filed in the past couple of days. The proposed amendments are currently available here. *** A Harvard public health grad, Mikhaila Richards, has set up a site about health disparities called Sick. It’s relatively new, but looks promising. I particularly liked this Auust piece on patient-clinician communicatio... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2812368 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 15:55:31 +0100 2812368 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4060672&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34859&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.davemsw.com%2Farchives%2F2009%2F09%2Fjohn_dvoraks_second_opinion_social_networking_invi.php We've all heard about viruses and websites that steal our sensitive private information. Cyberstalking has also become a problem on social media sites. Blogs, Twitter, MySpace and Facebook, in particular, are prone to this sort of abuse. Image by luc legay via FlickrBut even cellphone texting can be a problem since you can forward others details where ever you want. Although there are mixed reviews of just how much of a risk there is, there is agreement there is a risk. Parents should certainly provide supervision for their kids with the youngest getting the most. John Dvorak, a columnist at MarketWatch.com recently posted an interesting article. "If I were a professional thief, the first thing I would do is get a computer, find the folks out there who document everything they do on soci... Ψ Dare To Dream... blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4060672 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:59:58 +0100 4060672 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2737788&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F9duVS08juIE%2F URL: http://www.ndvh.org/The Hotline serves as the only domestic violence hotline in the nation with access to more than 5,000 shelters and domestic violence programs across the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Advocates receive approximately 21,000 calls each month. The Hotline is toll-free, confidential and anonymous. It operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in more than 170 different languages through interpreter services, with a TTY line available for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing. For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: Anger, Attachment, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Cognitive, Emotional Health, Family Therapy, Fatherhood, Life, Lifestyle, Parenting, Personality, Self-harm and suicide, Self-help, Sexual AssaultFeatures: Articles, Databases, I... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2737788 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:58:33 +0100 2737788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2727076&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F08%2F23%2Fweekly-news-round-up-82309%2F Lots of stuff at Our Bodies Our Blog as usual. One I didn’t get around to linking last week is a piece about how Washington State is attempting to reduce c-sections by equalizing Medicaid reimbursements for vaginal birth vs. (non-emergency) c-section. The New York Times Magazine has a special issue this week on women, including an interview with Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on her approach to global women’s issues. The National Sexuality Resource Center has launched the Cool Aunt campaign, centered around the trusted adults in a child’s life when s/he is unwilling or unable to obtain needed information about sex and growing up from her/his own parents. I’m often thought I would give the nieces/nephews a copy of S.E.X when they’re a little older (it&#82... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2727076 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:33:14 +0100 2727076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2702353&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F0ajFifmiIM4%2F URL: http://www.alivepast5.com/Child safety with baby safety tips and child safety tips to help parents prevent accidental death. For: AnyoneTopics: Attachment, Child and Adolescent, Fatherhood, Life, Lifestyle, Parenting, YouthFeatures: Articles, Collaborative News, Databases, Information, Links, e-learning Child safety with baby safety tips and child safety tips to help parents prevent accidental death. Alive Past 5’s child safety tips and baby safety tips were developed through vast research on preventable baby and child accidental deaths over years to discover the root causes of these horrific tragedies and formulate parenting tips on prevention. (Source: PsychSplash) PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2702353 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:00:40 +0100 2702353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2695433&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FjF-YYoZSXEQ%2F URL: http://www.aftersilence.org/After Silence, a community designed to help survivors communicate in the recovery of rape, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. Welcome to After Silence, a non-profit organization, message board, and chat room for rape, sexual assault, and sexual abuse survivors. For: ConsumersTopics: Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Depression, Mental Health, Relationships, Self-harm and suicide, Sexual AssaultFeatures: Articles, Chat Rooms, Forums After Silence, a community designed to help survivors communicate in the recovery of rape, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. Welcome to After Silence, a non-profit organization, message board, and chat room for rape, sexual assault, and sexual abuse survivors. You are not alone, you are not broken, and you can ... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2695433 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:00:43 +0100 2695433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2616683&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F19%2Fweekly-news-round-up-13%2F Get off your phone while driving: “Studies say that drivers using phones are four times as likely to cause a crash as other drivers, and the likelihood that they will crash is equal to that of someone with a .08 percent blood alcohol level, the point at which drivers are generally considered intoxicated.” I feel like I’ve heard this same finding repeatedly, along with the evidence that hands-free is not a solution because it’s the distraction that’s the problem, and yet… the Times piece talks about how nobody thinks *they* might be a problem. TheFeministBreeder is trying to do some labor/unnecessary intervention-related outreach via Twitter. It’s fraught with peril. It is definitely interesting (maybe not the most appropriate word) to watch people... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2616683 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:37:14 +0100 2616683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2605929&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F15%2Fat-our-bodies-our-blog-sorting-out-plan-b-availability%2F There have been new approvals for generic, one-pill, and OTC access for 17-year-olds related to Plan B that – to me, at least – make figuring out what is available to who (whom? I never get that right) kind of confusing. For example, there’s a new generic version, but women 18 and older can’t officially have it yet, but they maybe could as an off-label prescription. Yesterday at Our Bodies Our Blog, I went over the new approvals and products, and included a handy (I hope) table in an attempt to clarify the availability issue for the current situation. Head on over and take a look. On a semi-related note, I keep meaning to take a photo of the instructions that come with my oral contraceptive, instructions that fold out to the size of a person. I have a graduate degr... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2605929 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:19:19 +0100 2605929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2517198&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F25%2Fsupreme-court-rules-that-schools-strip-search-of-teen-girl-violates-4th-amendment-rights%2F In April, I wrote about a case headed for the Supreme Court in which a young teen girl was strip searched because the school suspected (based on another teen’s allegation) that she might have prescription-strength ibuprofen on her. The school personnel made her, essentially, shake out her bra and panties. They did not call a parent or guardian first, much less have one present. I described in the previous post some of the reasons why I found this act appalling. The Supreme Court has now issued its opinion on the matter [PDF], and ruled that the search of the 13-year-old girl’s underwear violated her Fourth Amendment rights (against unreasonable search and seizure). However, those who executed the search will not be held liable. Justice Souter in the Court’s opinion write... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2517198 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:50:41 +0100 2517198 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2511152&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FsF3QW_uKmjY%2F URL: http://postsecret.blogspot.com/Everyone has a secret. Everyone (well, usually everyone) keeps a secret or two from others. This site, established by Frank Warren, enables ordinary every day you and me’s to put out a secret we have been keeping inside ourselves. For: AnyoneTopics: ADHD, Abnormal, Academia, Addiction, Anxiety, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Decision Making, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Depression, Eating Disorders, Emotional Health, Family Therapy, Psychodynamic, Self-help, Social Psychology, VariedFeatures: Community and Social Networking, Information Everyone has a secret.  Everyone (well, usually everyone) keeps a secret or two from others.  This site, established by Frank Warren, enables ordinary every day you and me’s to put out a secret we h... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2511152 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:00:17 +0100 2511152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2511153&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FVrcx0fZb7V4%2F URL: http://www.wholefamily.com/Strengthen your personal and family relationships and solve the most challenging issues facing you and your family today. For: Anyone, AnyoneTopics: ADHD, Abnormal, Academia, Addiction, Anxiety, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Decision Making, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Depression, Eating Disorders, Emotional Health, Family Therapy, Psychodynamic, Self-help, Social Psychology, Varied, Abnormal, Addiction, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Decision Making, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Depression, Psychiatry, Relationships, Self-harm and suicide, Self-help, Sexual AssaultFeatures: Community and Social Networking, Information, Articles, Case Studies, Information, Links, Online Counselling, Question and Answer Service Strengthen... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2511153 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:00:19 +0100 2511153 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2511154&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FcIev0DKojfw%2F URL: http://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/Psychotherapy Networker magazine just won its fourth Utne Reader Independent Press Award for 2009, in the Health/Wellness Coverage Category. For: Anyone, Anyone, Clinicians, StudentsTopics: ADHD, Abnormal, Academia, Addiction, Anxiety, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Decision Making, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Depression, Eating Disorders, Emotional Health, Family Therapy, Psychodynamic, Self-help, Social Psychology, Varied, Abnormal, Addiction, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Decision Making, Clinical Psychology, Counselling, Depression, Psychiatry, Relationships, Self-harm and suicide, Self-help, Sexual Assault, Anxiety, Child and Adolescent, Counselling, General Psychology, TraumaFeatures: Community and Social Network... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2511154 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:00:11 +0100 2511154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2452340&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F06%2F04%2Frob-arnie-disgusting-anti-transgender-anti-child-rhetoric%2F Via Womanist Musings, I learned about an episode of the Rob Arnie and Dawn show on KRXQ 98.5 FM in Sacramento and KDOT 104.5 FM in Reno, in which a transgender child was being discussed. Renee has the following transcription; check her site for additional bits about mental health and whatnot: ARNIE STATES [13:27]: If my son, God forbid, if my son put on a pair of high heels, I would probably hit him with one of my shoes. I would throw a shoe at him. Because you know what? Boys don’t wear high heels. And in my house, they definitely don’t wear high heels. ARNIE STATES [21:30]: You got a boy saying, ‘I wanna wear dresses.’ I’m going to look at him and go, ‘You know what? You’re a little idiot! You little dumbass! Look, you are a boy! Boys don’t wear dresses.’ ARNIE STATES ... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2452340 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:37:42 +0100 2452340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441095&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F25%2Fyoutube-recommendations-the-weird-sex-stuff-edition%2F In “Recommended For You,” YouTube just offered me the “Pillow Pants” scene from Clerks II and a Durex condom ad with humping condom/balloon animals. Neither of these is even remotely safe for work. One video thing I’m catching up on now is the Midwest Teen Sex Show, a humorous sex ed video series which was mentioned at Hilary’s place. The creators have apparently been asked to do a pilot for Comedy Central. By the way, did anybody make it to the “condom a day keeps the doctor away” section programming at MLA? I totally would have been there if I hadn’t been giving a talk at the time. Posted in Adolescent Health, Funny, Sex & Sex Education (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441095 Mon, 25 May 2009 21:40:05 +0100 2441095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2441686&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FTvIuZrtfbvM%2F URL: http://www.teenmentalhealth.org/Teenmentalhealth.org is dedicated to helping improve the mental health of youth by the effective translation and transfer of scientific knowledge. For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: ADHD, Abnormal, Academia, Addiction, Anger, Aspergers, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Depression, Emotional Health, Family Therapy, Life, Lifestyle, YouthFeatures: Articles, Commentary and Blogs, Databases, Information, Multimedia, e-learning Teenmentalhealth.org is dedicated to helping improve the mental health of youth by the effective translation and transfer of scientific knowledge. (Source: PsychSplash) PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2441686 Fri, 22 May 2009 13:58:33 +0100 2441686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424203&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F5MPgCfRu2gg%2F URL: http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu/Chock full of health education and wellness tips. They will answer any health question on sex, relationships, drugs, general health and emotional well-being. For: Anyone, ConsumersTopics: Abnormal, Anxiety, Attachment, Behaviour Management, Bipolar, Child and Adolescent, Common Factors, Depression, Eating Disorders, Life, Lifestyle, Medicine, Mental Health, ParentingFeatures: Articles, Commentary and Blogs, Information, Question and Answer ServiceDr. Grohol says:  “Chock full of health education and wellness tips. They will answer any health question on sex, relationships, drugs, general health and emotional well-being. Best yet, they archive all of their responses so you can check out if your question has already been asked in their extensive... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424203 Wed, 20 May 2009 17:00:10 +0100 2424203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424204&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F_POB2m55IFo%2F URL: http://www.getnetwise.org/Get Net Wise helps you to keep your kids safe online! For: Anyone, Consumers, ConsumersTopics: Abnormal, Anxiety, Attachment, Behaviour Management, Bipolar, Child and Adolescent, Common Factors, Depression, Eating Disorders, Life, Lifestyle, Medicine, Mental Health, Parenting, Abnormal, Academia, Child and Adolescent, YouthFeatures: Articles, Commentary and Blogs, Information, Question and Answer Service, Articles, Collaborative News, Glossary, ResourcesGet Net Wise teaches you how to: Keep children safe online, Identify online trouble and get law enforcement contact information, Prevent unwanted email from flooding your inbox, Report the spammers, Protect your computer from hackers and viruses, and Keep your personal info private. (Source: PsychSplash) PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424204 Tue, 19 May 2009 17:00:06 +0100 2424204 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2415798&cid=t_182346_150_f&fid=38374&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FePharmaSummit%2F%7E3%2F4bEfGp76f10%2Ftexting-to-provide-answers.html (Source: ePharma Summit) ePharma Summit blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2415798 Mon, 18 May 2009 16:40:00 +0100 2415798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2404979&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F10%2Fweekly-news-round-up-9%2F Questions are the Answer – The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has put together an online guide for patients to questions to ask of healthcare providers. Includes a checklist. I love checklists. On the Rachel Maddow show the other week, a clip in which an infectious disease expert rates various reactions to swine flu on a scale from “prudent” to “hysterical,” and another in which Matthew Shepard’s mom offers a clear explanation of the difference between hate crimes and other crimes. Judy Shepard was on the show in part to react to North Carolina Representative Virginia Foxx’s (erroneous and evil) claim that the idea that Shepard was murdered because he was gay “a hoax.” Shelby Knox writes about funding for abstinence-only s... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2404979 Sun, 10 May 2009 15:28:28 +0100 2404979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2398811&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F9E-jnsg5yjc%2F URL: http://www.genderpsychology.org/Madeline H. Wyndzen, Ph. D., a transgendered professor of psychology, discusses her personal experiences with gender dysphoria and critiques the mental illness model of “gender identity disorder” For: AnyoneTopics: Academia, Child and Adolescent, Family Therapy, General Psychology, Life, Lifestyle, Self-help, YouthFeatures: Articles, LinksMadeline H. Wyndzen, Ph. D., a transgendered professor of psychology, discusses her personal experiences with gender dysphoria and critiques the mental illness model of “gender identity disorder”: It feels like everything should have been so obvious when I look back. But everything was so confusing as I grew up. It’s like, one day I was absent and everybody else was taught the crucial aspe... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2398811 Sat, 09 May 2009 17:00:43 +0100 2398811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2398813&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F3537P4keN7Y%2F URL: http://www.zarcrom.com/users/yeartorem/A Year to Remember details the journey of a daughter’s story coping with her mother’s Alzheimer’s disease. For: Anyone, Consumers, Students, AnyoneTopics: Academia, Child and Adolescent, Family Therapy, General Psychology, Life, Lifestyle, Self-help, Youth, Behaviour Management, Clinical Psychology, General Psychology, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Psycho-education, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Psychology, Family Therapy, Life, Parenting, StressFeatures: Articles, Links, Articles, Links, Articles, Case Studies, InformationA Year to Remember details the journey of a daughter’s story coping with her mother’s Alzheimer’s disease.  A very informative look into the life of a mother and daughter dealing with Alzh... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2398813 Thu, 07 May 2009 22:47:30 +0100 2398813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2381349&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F05%2F01%2Ffriday-flashback-for-may-1-2009%2F It’s Friday, I’m on vacation, so you might as well enjoy these oldies but goodies from years gone by. 10 Years Ago on Psych Central Becoming Stuck Online Ten years ago, I was contemplating my first big career move, leaving a company I had been with for four years in Columbus, Ohio and moving to Austin, Texas to go to work for an Internet startup called drkoop.com. No wonder I was feeling “stuck,” as the job I had created for myself was no longer very challenging (especially with the limited resources I had available versus the rampant resources available to startups). 5 Years Ago on Psych Central J&J Warned on Claims About Antipsychotic Drug In an ominous warning of things to come, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 5 years ago warned the J&J unit... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2381349 Fri, 01 May 2009 09:00:36 +0100 2381349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2376215&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FFbvfeOwnGKg%2F URL: http://www.child-abuse-effects.com/Whether you are an adult, a teen, or someone in-between, this site will provide you with: child abuse effects information, definition of the four types of abuse, signs, effects and statistics. For: Consumers, Students, AnyoneTopics: Drug Promotion, Abnormal, Child and Adolescent, Relationships, Self-harm and suicide, Sexual AssaultFeatures: Databases, Information, Articles, Books, Information, Interviews, Links, Newsletter, e-learning Whether you are an adult, a teen, or someone in-between, this site will provide you with:  child abuse effects information, definition of the four types of abuse, signs, effects and statistics. Details on sexual abuse victims, including:  why children don’t tell, male victims, female victims  and victims wi... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2376215 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:00:05 +0100 2376215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348527&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FxTzvRizvLzs%2F URL: http://www.conductdisorders.com/Personal stories, articles, links, and information for oppositional defiant and other conduct disorders. Oriented toward the teens who suffer from these problems. For: ConsumersTopics: Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Emotional Health, Family Therapy, Parenting, Personality disorders, YouthFeatures: Articles, Forums, Information, RSS Feeds Personal stories, articles, links, and information for oppositional defiant and other conduct disorders. Oriented toward the teens who suffer from these problems. This site started in the mid-90’s when a parent, in desperation, reached out to other parents by starting a message board for parents of difficult to parent children parents who are committed to helping our ch... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348527 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:00:47 +0100 2348527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2348529&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F_KgcPEazPQo%2F URL: http://www.bodypositive.com/Change your mind, change your culture, and let your body be! A wide-ranging body image site for women and girls of all sizes. This is a body-disparagement-free zone! For: Consumers, Consumers, Anyone, ConsumersTopics: Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Emotional Health, Family Therapy, Parenting, Personality disorders, Youth, Abnormal, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Eating Disorders, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Fitness, Depression, Eating Disorders, Fitness, Life, LifestyleFeatures: Articles, Forums, Information, RSS Feeds, Articles, Commentary and Blogs, Information, Articles, Forums, Information, e-learning Change your mind, change your culture, and let your body be! A w... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2348529 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:00:40 +0100 2348529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2347686&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F04%2F12%2Fweekly-news-round-up-6%2F Don’t forget to nominate your Women’s Health Heroes! April 13 on Fresh Air - “Michelle Goldberg discusses the politics, ideology and history of reproductive rights around the world.” Lauredhel at Hoyden About town is asking for disability activism book recommendations, and received a number of suggestions in the comments. RH Reality Check is launching what seems to be a community blog-type feature. Lauren O at blogofchampions has some questions about that anti-gay marriage ad. The Southern Poverty Law Center has The Bandana Project, “part of a national initiative to end workplace sexual violence against farmworker women.” A number of folks on why date rape is not funny and why they will not be seeing movie Observe & Report. I usually dislike campai... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2347686 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:01:40 +0100 2347686 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2258159&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2FwP2h6ACQNNU%2F URL: http://www.divorcehq.com/index.shtmlWhile none of us really want it to happen, divorcing our loved one can be right around the corner. For: ConsumersTopics: Attachment, Child and Adolescent, Family Therapy, Fatherhood, LifeFeatures: Articles, Dictionary, Glossary, Information, Links While none of us really want it to happen, divorcing our loved one can be right around the corner (hopefully not). However, it is vital to be prepared. (Source: PsychSplash) PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2258159 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:32:19 +0100 2258159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2258161&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F6SlGpSdHqPE%2F URL: http://www.malesurvivor.org/You are not alone. For: Consumers, Consumers, ConsumersTopics: Attachment, Child and Adolescent, Family Therapy, Fatherhood, Life, Self-harm and suicide, Anger, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Depression, Fatherhood, Sexual AssaultFeatures: Articles, Dictionary, Glossary, Information, Links, Articles, Forums, Information, Links, Articles, Chat Rooms, Collaborative News, Information You are not alone. Welcome to the MaleSurvivor community, which provides resources and support for men who were sexually victimized as children, adolescents, or adults. (Source: PsychSplash) PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2258161 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 17:00:27 +0100 2258161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2226808&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F01%2Fnews-round-up-3109%2F Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius selected to head Health and Human Services. Frankly, I’m glad to have all the Bredesen talk put to bed. No Conspiracy Theories Needed: Abortion Foes Cry Racism at Religion Dispatches - “In order to attract a different demographic of supporters, the anti-abortion movement has adopted the theory that reproductive freedom is actually a plot to rid America of its black and brown citizens.” Anti-Breastfeeding Bingo and Bad Science on Booze and Pregnancy at Hoyden About Town. Moue Magazine on why domestic violence is not appropriate entertainment. From the New York Times - Obama Set to Undo ‘Conscience’ Rule for Health Workers Via the Labor Nurse, I found out about this list from ICAN of whether individual hospitals across the U.S. all... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2226808 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:07:42 +0100 2226808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2222047&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F02%2F26%2Fmonthlyinfo-free-online-tool-helps-track-your-cycle%2F Mon.thly.Info is an online tool for menstrual cycle tracking which allows women to input notes about their cycle and view the resulting history and stats. This site could be really useful for young women who tend to have irregular cycles, other women who perhaps aren’t on oral contraceptives and could use help keeping track, and women who are monitoring when their fertile period might occur. After a quick and simple registration process, users can enter the day they started their last period, along with their own notes about other days (such as PMS symptoms or other information-whatever you’d like). It’s also apparently possible to enter basal body temperature information, which may be useful for women attempting to date their ovulation in order to try to conceive or avo... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2222047 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:22:52 +0100 2222047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2200523&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F542582142%2F URL: http://www.childadvocate.net/childmentalhealth/Addresses mental disorders, behavioral disorders, child abuse, trauma, disaster and advocacy issues. For: Anyone, Anyone, Consumers, Researchers, Students, TeachersTopics: ADHD, Abnormal, Academia, Addiction, Anger, Anxiety, Bipolar, Clinical Psychology, Depression, History of Psychology, Psycho-education, Psychodynamic, Psychology and Technology, ADHD, Abnormal, Academia, Anger, Anxiety, Aspergers, Attachment, Autism, Behaviour Management, Bipolar, Child and Adolescent, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Therapy, Health and Social Services, Life, Nutrition, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Parenting, Pediatric Depression, Relationships, YouthFeatures: Articles, Author Lists, Collaborative News, Databases, File Sharing, Forums, e-learning... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2200523 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:00:27 +0100 2200523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2194571&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F02%2F18%2Fscarleteen-needs-your-help%2F If you’re not familiar with Scarleteen, it focuses on young adult sexuality and is an excellent and frank resource on topics of sex that young people need accurate information about. I’m sharing this fundraising call because Scarleteen (and the companion book S.E.X.) is the resource I wish I’d had as a teenager. Scarleteen currently has a donation matching offer going on, wherein from February 14th through March 15th, one of their regular donors has agreed match the donations up to $350 per donor, and/or up to $3,000 total. If you’ve considered donating, now is a particularly effective time to do so because of the matching funds. Here are some specific goals Scarleteen has for any donations raised, in their words: * Creating and distributing outreach print mater... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2194571 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:48:33 +0100 2194571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2190423&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F02%2F15%2Fnews-round-up-blog-posts-on-race-rights-abortion-body-image-drug-policy-and-more%2F Some good stuff from recent days, in no particular order. If you follow my FriendFeed or StumbleUpon profiles, you may have seen some of these already, but several things will be new. And as usual, there’s a ton of good stuff over at Our Bodies Our Blog. Renee of Womanist Musings at Global Comment on the octuplets story - Nadya Suleman and the Choice We Never Respect. Renee also has the first installment of the Tell It WOC Speak blog carnival. CVS Limits Condom Access For Some - From Cara at The Curvature, on CVS locking up the condoms in perhaps a racially biased way. Locking up of condoms (and lube! and pregnancy tests!) drives me crazy, because it’s a barrier in the face of people who are trying to protect and take responsibility for their bodies and health. Sometimes the... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2190423 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 01:38:41 +0100 2190423 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2188484&cid=t_182346_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F539678504%2F Eric Jensen alerted me to a research study published in the February 4th Journal of Neuroscience --- Transgenerational Rescue of a Genetic Defect in Long-Term Potentiation and Memory Formation by Juvenile Enrichment. We both had the same initial WOW! feeling that we had experienced when we first read about the discovery of mirror neurons a decade+ ago. The study's findings seemed to suggest that acquired characteristics can be genetically transmitted, a Lamarckinan belief that had long been discarded by biologists. This seemed improbable, so we decided to check out what the scientific community thought. It's the kind of research that educators certainly need to understand because the potential educational implications are profound, no matter how this particular study sorts out. I've thus a... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2188484 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:21:17 +0100 2188484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2113336&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F01%2F18%2Fnews-round-up-2%2F All the content from HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt’s blog has been removed, with the note that “The Secretary’s Blog will be available soon as a historical record in the HHS Archive.” Here’s hoping that archive includes all the posts that blatantly misrepresented the “conscience” issue, especially the dodging of birth control concerns, the comments, and the licensing issue. Because it would be a shame if Leavitt’s misleading and erroneous claims were disappeared. Check out the Amplify site, “a project of Advocates for Youth, is an online community dedicated to sexual health, reproductive justice, and youth-led grassroots movement building.” I Heart Guts is recalling their plush uterus because the ovaries may be pulled off and prese... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2113336 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:28:48 +0100 2113336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2112084&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F01%2F17%2Fthe-cosby-show-on-sex-and-first-periods%2F I was sitting around doing nothing the other night, and watched some Cosby Show reruns - and I just happened to catch the episodes from in which cousin Pam is trying to decide whether to have sex with her boyfriend, and Rudy gets her first period. I couldn’t find any online video of these particular season 7/1990 episodes - “Just Thinking About It” parts 1 & 2, and “The Infantry Has Landed (And They’ve Fallen Off the Roof)”. Have you seen them? I really liked, in the episode about Rudy’s period, how Claire insisted that she was not going to have her daughters being as ignorant of their bodies as she had been growing up. Despite the “women as resistors, who never want sex on their own” stereotype of the story of Pam and her boyfrien... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2112084 Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:58:54 +0100 2112084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2086935&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F505763279%2F URL: http://jonestown.sdsu.edu/Jonestown is a word with several meanings. For: AnyoneTopics: Abnormal, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Self-harm and suicide, Social PsychologyFeatures: Case Studies, Documentary, Information, e-learningJonestown is a word with several meanings. First, it refers to an agricultural project established by the Peoples Temple, a religious group based in California which moved to Guyana in the late 1970s to establish a religious utopia. Second, it refers to the events of November 18, 1978 in which a U.S. Congressman was assassinated, along with four other individuals, at a jungle airstrip; these tragic killings were followed by the mass suicides/murders of 900 men, women, and children by ingesting potassium cyanide mixed in... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2086935 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:28:30 +0100 2086935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2081066&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F01%2F05%2Fabuse-in-teen-relationships%2F The New York Times ran a chilling article the other day about abusive relationships among youths, which are far more prevalent than I realized. According to a 2007 Center of Disease Control and Prevention survey of 15,000 teens cited in the Times article, 10 percent of respondents reported physical abuse “like being hit or slapped by a romantic partner. Nearly 8 percent of teenagers in the survey said they were forced to have sexual intercourse.” Statistics such as these, and in extreme cases murders in which a jealous ex is implicated, have spurred several states to adopt legislation requiring schools to present dating abuse prevention programs to students. The Times article blames unmoderated technology for worsening the problem: Experts say the abuse appears to be increasing as m... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2081066 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:58:10 +0100 2081066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2035587&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F12%2F14%2Fminding-the-media-teen-magazines%2F “Get Your Best Body By New Year’s,” “And Still Eat What You Want,” “What His Kiss Really Means,” “Party Outfits for Your Body: Flaunt Your Favorite Feature.” The above headlines sound suspiciously similar to our good old women’s magazines — complete with the usual conversation on our bodies (unbelievably thin models? Check. Thin “regular” girls? Check), looks and men. This is the latest issue of Seventeen, the largest teen magazine today, whose readership tops about 13 million monthly. Below these “women’s magazine-friendly” headlines is “We’re in it together: Learn how you and your girls can help each other feel good about your bodies.” So right after you’re finished altering your body in record speed — “tone your whole body ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2035587 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:05:24 +0100 2035587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2035604&cid=t_182346_135_f&fid=35262&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsurvivinghiv.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F12%2Fhappy-about-my-membership-in-dhhs-hiv.html (Source: Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog) Nelson Vergel's HIV Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2035604 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 02:49:00 +0100 2035604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2026952&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F12%2F10%2Fa-teenagers-confidentiality%2F A thorny issue that arises time and time again occurs when a teenager undergoes treatment for a health or mental health problem. Dr. Klass discussed this problem earlier this week over at the New York Times from a medical perspective, but the same confidentiality challenges a doctor faces are also faced by therapists. Doctors and therapists have what is called doctor-patient confidentiality — anything told to the doctor or therapist is protected by that right. But since only adults can enter into contracts, these kinds of rights are not absolute and often are not extended automatically to teens and adolescents. There are no black and white answers, unfortunately, regarding this issue. Teenagers are right to feel uncomfortable with outright disclosure to a professional they’re ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2026952 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:30:52 +0100 2026952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1951365&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F11%2F11%2Fdid-you-see-boston-legals-take-on-abortion%2F I was going to write a bit about this today, but I see that Amie Newman has already done a fantastic job. In short, television show Boston Legal involved two fictional cases last night, one in which the firm’s lawyers are asked to represent a teenage girl seeking a judicial bypass so she obtain an abortion (as her mother won’t consent). Amie notes many of the issues I saw, including the framing of the issue through the male characters, Shirley’s insistence “anyone who has an abortion never gets over it” ignoring the wide range of emotions women having abortions actually feel, the generalization that the pro-choice need Roe v. Wade in place because they haven’t personally understood their own convictions (which I personally disagree with heartily), and ... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1951365 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:20:11 +0100 1951365 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1943345&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F445657511%2F URL: http://totspot.com/loginTotSpot is a place for parents to publish a page about their kids and share with family and friends. For: AnyoneTopics: Child and Adolescent, ParentingFeatures: Community and Social Networking, Journaling TotSpot is a place for parents to publish a page about their kids and share with family and friends. It’s part online babybook, parent journal, and social network. (Source: PsychSplash) PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1943345 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:24:22 +0100 1943345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1938433&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F11%2F05%2Fwhy-reproductive-rights-advocates-need-to-start-paying-attention-to-tennessee%2F Many of you who are interested in protecting reproductive rights may be breathing a sigh of relief with the election of Barack Obama and the defeat of many ballot initiatives such as the abortion ban in South Dakota. I’m there with you, but I have a creeping concern. In Tennessee, not only did Obama carry just 6 of 95 counties and lose the state to McCain, but Republicans gained control of both the State House and Senate. I suspect that if you want to know where to look for state restrictions over the next couple of years, you need to be watching the legislation introduced in my home state of Tennessee. A few reasons, including past performance of our legislature: Just one day after the election, state Republicans are already talking about bringing back SJR127, which would amend our... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1938433 Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:52:53 +0100 1938433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1924018&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F10%2F31%2Fa-stupid-sexist-vitamin-commercial%2F I saw a commercial last night for multivitamin “One a Day Teen Advantage,” which established early on that there was a formula for “her” and a formula for “him,” along with video of a teen girl and boy and some comment about how they’re practically from different planets. Now, I have no idea what a special multivitamin formulation for adolescent males might include - what are teen boys routinely not getting enough of that is male-specific? Likewise, you might expect that the tagline on the formula for “her” might say something about building strong bones. You’d be wrong. The pitch? The formulas are “for her healthy skin and for his healthy muscles.” You know, because girls are only worried about their skin (and boys a... Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1924018 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:43:56 +0100 1924018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4060695&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34859&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.davemsw.com%2Farchives%2F2008%2F10%2Fyouth_sentenced_to_adult_prisons_have_high_mental.php Image via Wikipedia With 75% of all prisoners in state and federal prisons showing significant symptoms of mental illness, it's not surprising that youths are not immune. The sad part is that the younger the prisoner, the more damaging will be the experience of prison, the more likely they will re-offend on release, and the more likely they'll be back in prison. At least some states are beginning to emphasize rehabilitation rather than the self-defeating plan to punish the guilty. Psychiatric News "Prisons must be prepared to provide culturally competent psychiatric care to juvenile offenders sentenced to adult prisons. Mental disorder prevalence rates are high among these young people. Nearly 70 percent of adolescents from a Chicago detention center charged with a crime and transfer... Ψ Dare To Dream... blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4060695 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:44:29 +0100 4060695 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1886363&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F422841816%2F URL: http://www.childrenofthenight.org/Children of the Night is a voluntary program dedicated to rescuing children between the ages of 11 and 17 who are forced to prostitute on the streets for food and a place to sleep. For: AnyoneTopics: Abnormal, Addiction, Behaviour Management, Child and Adolescent, Emotional Health, Mentoring, Relationships, Self-harm and suicide, Self-help, Sexual Assault, YouthFeatures: Group Management, Information, Interviews, LinksChildren of the Night is a voluntary program dedicated to rescuing children between the ages of 11 and 17 who are forced to prostitute on the streets for food and a place to sleep. Children of the Night help child prostitutes re-enter mainstream society and go on to live healthy lives. Each child is offered long-term support that is indi... PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1886363 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:00:01 +0100 1886363 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4060696&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34859&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.davemsw.com%2Farchives%2F2008%2F10%2Fbeauty_is_merely_a_facade.php Great post from Dr. Deb. "This is a haunting and visually stunning work of art, showing how beauty is merely a facade. How media and its messages create a subjective world, where unattainable goals often lead us to disaster." (Source: Ψ Dare To Dream...) Ψ Dare To Dream... blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4060696 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:56:06 +0100 4060696 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1642249&cid=t_182346_86_f&fid=34445&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwomenshealthnews.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F21%2Foh-yeah-2%2F Speaking of RHRealityCheck, I forgot to mention that a piece I did for OBOS on media coverage of Gardasil was republished there last week. Thanks to the RHRC folks! [I so want the Kool-Aid dude to burst through this post. Oh yeah!] (Source: Women's Health News) Women's Health News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1642249 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:33:02 +0100 1642249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1605886&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F07%2F10%2Fdebate-over-nbc%25e2%2580%2599s-%25e2%2580%259cthe-baby-borrowers%25e2%2580%259d-rages-on%2F A new NBC reality show is proving to be as controversial as its British counterpart, with criticism from psychologists, child developmentalists, and related organizations pouring in long before the first episode aired two weeks ago. The main premise of “The Baby Borrowers”, which airs Wednesdays at 8:00 PM, is simple: showing inexperienced teenagers the realities of raising children through, well, reality. NBC’s website for the “intriguing new social experiment” describes the process like this: “The Baby Borrowers”…[is] based on the hit British program that asks five diverse teenage couples — ages 18-20 — to fast-track to adulthood by setting up a home, getting a job and becoming caring parents first to babies, toddlers, pre-teens and their pets, t... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1605886 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:29:19 +0100 1605886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1552969&cid=t_182346_109_f&fid=34752&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPsychsplash%2F%7E3%2F321830408%2F URL: http://www.preventionaction.org/RSS: http://www.preventionaction.org/blog/feedPrevention Action is an online news publication reporting internationally on innovation and effectiveness among programs for improving children’s health and development. For: Clinicians, Researchers, AnyoneTopics: Philosophy, Child and Adolescent, DevelopmentalFeatures: Community and Social Networking, Societal or Organizational Membership, Articles, Commentary and Blogs, Information, Public Events, Research, Research Commentary (Source: PsychSplash) PsychSplash blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1552969 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 05:45:38 +0100 1552969