June 2006

28th June 2006

Press Releases:

• The longer common mental illness is untreated, the worse the psychiatric outcome
  Embargoed until 28 June 2006
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• Cognitive Behavioural-Therapy more effective than brief dynamic therapy for avoidant personality disorder
  Embargoed until 28 June 2006
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• Mental health nurses should be trained in cognitive behavioural therapy for schizophrenia
  Embargoed until 28 June 2006
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• Hazardous drinking and personality disorder greatest risk factors for violence
  Embargoed until 28 June 2006
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• Attitudes to mental illness questionnaire’ useful for research into stigma
  Embargoed until 28 June 2006
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• Drug misusers unaware of risks of Deep Vein Thrombosis
  Embargoed until 28 June 2006
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• Latest pass list
• MRCPsych part II examination - Spring 2006

• Treatment of Alzheimer's disease  
  Appeal to NICE 15/06/06

13th June 2006

Venlafaxine – Updated Prescribing Advice CHM

• Venlafaxine Questions and Answers
• Updated prescribing advice for Venlafaxine
• Venlafaxine (EFEXOR)  - Summary of basis for regulatory position
  

12th June 2006

Press releases

• Depressed men more likely than women to commit suicide: New leaflet for men gives the facts and offers help
  Embargoed until 12 June 2006
  

1st June 2006

Press releases

• Almost 1 in 20 have experienced psychotic symptoms
  Embargoed until 1 June 2006
  
• Young offenders: Mental health needs, service use and cost; Needs high, but often unmet; Significant financial burden
  Embargoed until 1 June 2006
  
• High cost of severe antisocial child behaviour in UK: Burden falls most heavily on the family
  Embargoed until 1 June 2006
  
• Link found between depression and poorly planned migration among Irish in London
  Embargoed until 1 June 2006
  
• Cognitive stimulation therapy cost-effective in dementia
  Embargoed until 1 June 2006