NIH/NIMH Research News Update 6-19-09

On June 16, 2009, in Medical Science, submitted by Christopher Fisher, PhD

Today’s “NIH/NIMH Research News Update” can be best described as brief yet very important. There is new information about the use of stimulant medication for ADHD and sudden death in children, cognitive therapy for depression to help at risk teens, Citalopram is no better than placebo in children with Autism, and the search to identify suicide risk factors for persons receiving anti-depressant treatment.

Here are today’s NIH/NIMH research updates:

Enjoy.

CFisher

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Christopher Fisher, PhD

Dr. Christopher Fisher, Managing Editor for The Behavioral Medicine Report, received his PhD in Clinical Health Psychology & Behavioral Medicine with an emphasis in biopsychosocial approaches to health and wellness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), neurofeedback, biofeedback, cranial electrical stimulation (CES), and QEEG from University of North Texas. He is Board Certified in Neurofeedback (BCIA). Dr. Fisher also received a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. Dr. Fisher maintains a private practice in Corpus Christi, Texas, and offers individual therapy, group therapy, and neurofeedback. You can learn more here: http://www.christopherfisherphd.com Dr. Fisher enjoys spending time with family, watching sports and movies, and bicycling on rugged terrain.

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