The Psychwatch Newsletter
Volume 9, December 9, 2006
Editors: Chris Nuesell, Ph.D. and Fritz Galette, Ph.D.

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Psych in the News: 

1) "New moms at risk for range of mental problems"- MSNBC, 12/5/06.

2) "Rand study shows solitary drug, alcohol and cigarette use puts adolescents at higher risk"- Eurekalert, 12/7/06.

3) "Study Looks at Effects of National Trauma on Americans' Health"- UB, 12/7/06.

4) Psychopharmacology:

a) "Antidepressants Associated With Increased Risk For Suicide Attempts, Decreased Risk For Death"- Science Daily, 12/7/06.

b) "Suicidal risk of antidepressants lessens with age"- MSNBC, 12/5/06.

5) "Promoting Self-weighing In Teens Is Not Helpful To Weight Management, Study Shows"- Science Daily, 12/6/06.

6) "Brain's Fear Center Likely Shrinks In Autism's Most Severely Socially Impaired"- NIMH, 12/4/06.

7) "Low Self-esteem? Avoid Crime Novels With Surprise Endings"- Science Daily, 12/6/06.

8) "Learning During Sleep? Researchers Investigate Communication Between Memory Areas"- Science Daily, 12/6/06.

9) "Benefits to Employers Outweigh Enhanced Depression-Care Costs"- NIMH, 12/4/06.  


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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS

1) California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. The Disability Resource Center invites applications for a Learning Disability/Mental Health Specialist...

2) NEW YORK, USA: Postdoctoral Fellowship Positions in Sexuality and Gender Research in HIV Infection...

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