New Study Reveals Non-Drug Model Reduces Stress In War-Traumatized Children

Highly traumatized children living in war-torn Kosovo experienced significant reductions in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when treated with a comprehensive, non-drug model developed by The Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM), according to a new study published online in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.

Source:New Study Reveals Non-Drug Model Reduces Stress In War-Traumatized Children

Canadian Psychiatrists Press For Equal Treatment Of Mental Illness And Petition Fellow Physicians To Fight Discrimination Towards Mentally Ill Persons

Historically the care for patients with psychiatric illnesses has been loaded with prejudice and discrimination, the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA) told delegates at today’s Canadian Medical Association (CMA) meeting. CPA also commends the CMA for putting a spotlight on mental health issues today at its annual meeting of Canadian physicians.

Source:Canadian Psychiatrists Press For Equal Treatment Of Mental Illness And Petition Fellow Physicians To Fight Discrimination Towards Mentally Ill Persons

Government Of Canada Confirms Funding For Canadian Mental Health Commission

The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Health announced that the Government’s funding commitment to the Canadian Mental Health Commission is now confirmed at $130 million over its 10-year mandate. “This funding commitment underscores the Government of Canada’s belief in this important initiative to improve the quality of life of Canadians and their families dealing with mental illness,” said Minister Clement.

Source:Government Of Canada Confirms Funding For Canadian Mental Health Commission

APA Task Force Finds Single Abortion Not A Threat To Women's Mental Health

There is no credible evidence that a single elective abortion of an unwanted pregnancy in and of itself causes mental health problems for adult women, according to a draft report released Tuesday by a task force of the American Psychological Association.

Source:APA Task Force Finds Single Abortion Not A Threat To Women's Mental Health

Study Confirms That Levitra? On Demand Is Effective In Patients With ED After Nerve-sparing Prostatectomy

A study published in the European Urology journal demonstrated that Levitra? (vardenafil, HCI) is highly efficacious in men with erectile dysfunction (ED) even shortly after radical nerve-sparing prostatectomy. This landmark study conducted by Bayer Schering Pharma was a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled multicentre study, the largest of its kind until.

Source:Study Confirms That Levitra? On Demand Is Effective In Patients With ED After Nerve-sparing Prostatectomy

Male Cyclists Risk Sexual Problems If They Don't Choose The Right Bike

Men who take up cycling in an effort to stay fit, do their bit for the environment or avoid spiralling motoring costs, could be harming their health if they don’t choose the right bicycle. That’s the stark warning from consultant urological surgeon Mr Vinod Nargund from St Bartholomew’s and Homerton Hospitals, London, in the urology journal BJU International.

Source:Male Cyclists Risk Sexual Problems If They Don't Choose The Right Bike

Musgrove Park's (UK) Helen, A Physiotherapist, Is Off To The Olympics

A physiotherapist at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton is off to the Olympics. As well as working in Physiotherapy Outpatients at Musgrove, Helen Mathie, of Wiveliscombe, works for the British Equestrian Federation as squad physiotherapist for Team GB Paradressage. She treats both the riders and horses along with any broken support staff (!) at training camps in the UK as well as away at competitions in the UK and overseas.

Source:Musgrove Park's (UK) Helen, A Physiotherapist, Is Off To The Olympics

LITTLE LEAP FORWARD: A Boy in Beijing

Guo Yue and Clare Farrow. Illustrated by Helen Cann
Barefoot
ISBN 978-1846861147
$16.99


Reviewed by Abby McGanney Nolan

“Little Leap Forward” is a slim volume, handsomely

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DEATH VOWS: A Donald Strachey Mystery

DEATH VOWS: A Donald Strachey Mystery Richard Stevenson
MLR Press
ISBN 978-1934531334
198 pages
$14.99


SCHOOLED IN MURDER: A Tom & Scott Mystery Mark

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Law cuts toxins in children's toys

WASHINGTON (UPI) — U.S. legislation banning some toxins from toys and
cosmetics is being called an important turning point by some consumer
advocates.

Source:Law cuts toxins in children's toys