News from the University of Michigan Health System en-us http://www.med.umich.edu/news Copyright 2009, The University of Michigan jesssoul@med.umich.edu (Jessica Soulliere) wkolcz@med.umich.edu (Wally Kolcz) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:48:59 EST http://www.med.umich.edu/1images/2logo.gif http://www.med.umich.edu Health systems should consider pharmacy-based interventions when involving patients who have poor follow-through taking medication.'nbsp;That'rsquo;s according to a study appearing today in the online edition of Schizophrenia Bulletin. The study was led by Marcia Valenstein, M.D., Senior Research Scientist in the VA Health Services Research and Development Service and Associate Professor in the department of psychiatry at the U-M Medical School. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1385 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1385 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST Mental Health The University of Michigan will host a free panel discussion on bipolar disorder in Grosse Pointe Woods this December.'nbsp;Bipolar disorder, which can be a devastating illness for individuals and families, is a chronic disease characterized by unstable and unpredictable moods. However, bipolar disorder is treatable, and new research is underway to advance treatment options. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1369 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1369 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST Mental Health This fall, University of Michigan students will have easier access to resources that can help them manage mental health conditions.'nbsp;The campusmindworks.org Web site was created by the University of Michigan Depression Center in partnership with the U-M Division of Student Affairs, to support U-M students who have been diagnosed with an ongoing mental health disorder, such as recurrent depression, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder. The site provides information and resources to help students manage their illness and get the most out of their college experience. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1289 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1289 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST Mental Health The Depression Center and University of Michigan'rsquo;s Department of Psychiatry are now offering a new option for the treatment of depression called Repetitive Transcrancial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS). rTMS delivers highly-focused, pulsed magnetic energy to stimulate nerve cells in an area of the brain that is linked to depression. It is non-systemic (does not circulate in the bloodstream throughout the body) and non-invasive (does not involve surgery). The treatment is a 40-minute outpatient procedure prescribed by a psychiatrist that does not require anesthesia or sedation. Patients remain awake and alert while it happens. The treatment is typically administered daily for four to six weeks. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1232 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1232 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST Clinical Trials The U-M Depression Center holds its Third Annual Prechter Lecture Series on July 10. Maria A. Oquendo, M.D., a national expert on bipolar disorder, will discuss risks and prevention measures for suicidal behavior. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1221 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1221 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST Events College students with depression are twice as likely as their classmates to drop out of school, new research shows. http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=7224 http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=7224 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST Mental Health Can'rsquo;t buy a new yacht? No biggie. You can still get the fabulous lounge clothes. Italian designer Gimmo Etro'rsquo;s exotic print dresses and other fashions will be available for viewing at a runway show at Saks Fifth Avenue at Somerset Collection in Troy. The runway show hopes to shine a spotlight on bipolar disorder, one of the most prevalent and least talked about mood disorders in the United States. It will also benefit the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Fund at the University of Michigan Depression Center.'nbsp; http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1156 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1156 Fri, 15 May 2009 08:00:00 EST Events A runway show featuring fashions chosen by Saks Fifth Avenue stylists will help shine a spotlight on bipolar disorder, one of the most prevalent yet least talked about mood disorders in the United States. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1102 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1102 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:30:00 EST Events Adults who suffer chronic sleep problems may face an increased risk of suicidal behaviour, new research indicates. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1103 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1103 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:00:00 EST Mental Health Most of us save things 'ndash; memorabilia, collectibles, items from our childhood or from our children.'nbsp;But for more than an estimated million Americans, the saving may get out of hand and cross over to a psychiatric condition known as compulsive hoarding. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1059 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1059 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:00:00 EST Health Minute