Archive for June, 2006
Family History and Stress Triggers Depression in Politician
Recently, a Maryland Governor candidate dropped out of the race because of his depression. Montgomery County Executive Douglas M. Duncan said that family history and stress triggered his depression, which was newly diagnosed during the race even when he had suffered symptoms for longer; his father had bipolar disorder and died in 2001.
Many famous politicians [...]
Politician’s History of Being Physically Abused Surfaced during Campaign
In a related post for today’s entry on politicians and mental illness, Kathleen Troia “KT” McFarland’s past history of being physically abused as a child surfaced during her campaign.
The media got a hold of letters that McFarland wrote in 1992 to her parents at the advice of a counselor. This caused McFarland to disclose her [...]
Wellbutrin Increasing Dosage Sexual Side Effects?
A visitor asked about an unusual side effect of increasing Wellbutrin (bupropion) dosage from 150 to 300 mg: increased libido.
I looked at the package insert (prescribing information that the FDA approves for a drug) and didn’t see increased libido in the side effect profiles, including the rare side effect profiles. I did a medline search [...]
Author’s Novel Increases Awareness of Depression in African Americans
Bebe Moore Campbell is a best selling African American novelist who has published a novel called 72 Hour Hold, in which an upscale Los Angeles shop owner has a daughter suffering from bipolar disorder. African Americans may have similar prevalence of bipolar disorder as other Americans, but may be less likely to be diagnosed and [...]
NavyCompass.com Talks About Domestic Violence
Recently I highlighted the prevalence of domestic violence in military families, and how often victims fear seeking help. NavyCompass.com is a website for members affiliated with the navy, and has published an article urging victims of domestic violence to seek help.
In “Victims of Domestic Violence Shouldn’t Fear Seeking Help“, JO2 Adrian Melendez stated that [...]
Coaches and Sexual Abuse
North Jersey published an important story about the betrayal of trust by coaches who molested the children they coached.
The backdrop of this story was the public accusation of a figure skater who said a famous coach and sexually abused him. This article is especially important for parents to become aware of how sexual predators use [...]
Caring for a Mentally Ill Parent
Jill Stark writes about 15-year old Jessica who takes care of her mentally ill mother. This is a story that many children and teens with mentally ill parents can relate to: at a time when others are looking forward to their futures and making plans, Jessica and peers in her position go on “night patrol” [...]
Emotional Abuse is About Violations of Humanity and Dignity
A woman was recently sentenced to 6 years in prison for 2 counts of child abuse.
The woman and her husband had locked their (step) children in small rooms and starved them. The judge who sentenced the woman believed that the woman treated the children like animals and deprived them of their humanity and dignity. The [...]
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