NPR Topics: Mental Health http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1029&ft=1&f=1029 NPR covers mental health, happiness, depression, and treatment options. Subscribe to the RSS feed. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Mental Health http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1029&ft=1&f=1029 'Army Strong' Now Means Mental Toughness, Too The Army has always trained its soldiers to be physically strong. With its Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program, it's aiming to make soldiers and their families psychologically strong as well. Host Scott Simon speaks to the program's director, Brig. Gen. Rhonda Cornum. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120646670&ft=1&f=1029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120646670&ft=1&f=1029 The Army has always trained its soldiers to be physically strong. With its Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program, it's aiming to make soldiers and their families psychologically strong as well. Host Scott Simon speaks to the program's director, Brig. Gen. Rhonda Cornum.

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]]> Talking Turkey About Holiday Stress The holiday season is here and for many that can mean a surge in stress. But what is stress exactly? <em>Science Friday</em> hit the streets of New York City to gauge stress levels and consulted with experts on the effects of stress and strategies for how to cope. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120613258&ft=1&f=1029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120613258&ft=1&f=1029 The holiday season is here and for many that can mean a surge in stress. But what is stress exactly? Science Friday hit the streets of New York City to gauge stress levels and consulted with experts on the effects of stress and strategies for how to cope.

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]]> Wide Probe Planned Following Fort Hood Shootings Worried that the Army may have missed red flags about the alleged shooter in the Nov. 5 massacre, the Pentagon will likely launch an inquiry into how all the military services keep watch on volatile soldiers hidden in their ranks, officials said Tuesday. It was undecided how far-reaching the inquiry would be or who would lead it. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:21:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120520338&ft=1&f=1029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120520338&ft=1&f=1029 Worried that the Army may have missed red flags about the alleged shooter in the Nov. 5 massacre, the Pentagon will likely launch an inquiry into how all the military services keep watch on volatile soldiers hidden in their ranks, officials said Tuesday. It was undecided how far-reaching the inquiry would be or who would lead it.

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]]> Soldiers Project Aims To Heal War's Mental Scars The Soldiers Project, founded by clinical psychiatrist Judith Broder, provides free counseling not only to service members returning from war &mdash; but to their families as well. The private service also offers a way for troops to get help if they're reluctant to seek it within the military system. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120278574&ft=1&f=1029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120278574&ft=1&f=1029 The Soldiers Project, founded by clinical psychiatrist Judith Broder, provides free counseling not only to service members returning from war — but to their families as well. The private service also offers a way for troops to get help if they're reluctant to seek it within the military system.

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]]> Some Scars Only Doctors See Veterans of the war in Iraq experience effects that are not always obvious. Sometimes their problems are only visible to doctors like Natalie Mariano, who for the past five years has worked at the Veteran Affairs Primary Care Center in Hyannis, Mass. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120350312&ft=1&f=1029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120350312&ft=1&f=1029 Veterans of the war in Iraq experience effects that are not always obvious. Sometimes their problems are only visible to doctors like Natalie Mariano, who for the past five years has worked at the Veteran Affairs Primary Care Center in Hyannis, Mass.

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]]> VA Official Duckworth Struggles To Return From Iraq Tammy Duckworth has felt the effect of war. Five years ago she was flying combat missions in Iraq when her helicopter was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade. She lost both of her legs and partial use of one arm. But she didn't lose her will; after recovering from her injuries, she ran for Congress and served as director of the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs. Today she's assistant secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Host Scott Simon talks to Duckworth about the mental health of returning soldiers and her own experience coming back from combat. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120416126&ft=1&f=1029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120416126&ft=1&f=1029 Tammy Duckworth has felt the effect of war. Five years ago she was flying combat missions in Iraq when her helicopter was hit by a rocket-propelled grenade. She lost both of her legs and partial use of one arm. But she didn't lose her will; after recovering from her injuries, she ran for Congress and served as director of the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs. Today she's assistant secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Host Scott Simon talks to Duckworth about the mental health of returning soldiers and her own experience coming back from combat.

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]]> Therapists Split On Multiple Personalities Can people develop different personalities in response to abuse? Some therapists say up to one percent of the population suffer from dissociative identity disorder. Others say the disease doesn't exist, or is very rare. Two therapists discuss the controversial diagnosis. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120387129&ft=1&f=1029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120387129&ft=1&f=1029 Can people develop different personalities in response to abuse? Some therapists say up to one percent of the population suffer from dissociative identity disorder. Others say the disease doesn't exist, or is very rare. Two therapists discuss the controversial diagnosis.

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]]> Shinseki Measures Scope Of Veterans' Mental Issues In his first nine months as head of the Department of Veterans Affairs, retired Gen. Eric Shinseki has spent hours just listening to veterans talk. A former Army chief of staff who was wounded during his service in Vietnam, Shinseki says he feels a strong obligation to "give back" to the men and women he once served with. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:46:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120366147&ft=1&f=1029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120366147&ft=1&f=1029 In his first nine months as head of the Department of Veterans Affairs, retired Gen. Eric Shinseki has spent hours just listening to veterans talk. A former Army chief of staff who was wounded during his service in Vietnam, Shinseki says he feels a strong obligation to "give back" to the men and women he once served with.

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]]> Ely Lilly In $24 Million Zyprexa Settlement With Utah Utah has agreed to a $24 million settlement with Eli Lilly & Co. over claims the drugmaker engaged in off-label marketing of the anti-psychotic drug Zyprexa, Utah's attorney general said. He said the company illegally promoted Zyprexa for unapproved uses such as dementia, Alzheimer's, agitation and depression. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:44:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120323502&ft=1&f=1029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120323502&ft=1&f=1029 Utah has agreed to a $24 million settlement with Eli Lilly & Co. over claims the drugmaker engaged in off-label marketing of the anti-psychotic drug Zyprexa, Utah's attorney general said. He said the company illegally promoted Zyprexa for unapproved uses such as dementia, Alzheimer's, agitation and depression.

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]]> U.S. Fascination With Football Met With Concerns About Safety Football remains the most watched sport in the U.S., and ratings for this season are better than ever. But NFL team owners opted out of a collective bargaining agreement, putting labor relations, along with players' longtime health concerns, back in the spotlight. Host Michel Martin speaks with DeMaurice Smith, executive director of the NFL Players Association, for more. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120238965&ft=1&f=1029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120238965&ft=1&f=1029 Football remains the most watched sport in the U.S., and ratings for this season are better than ever. But NFL team owners opted out of a collective bargaining agreement, putting labor relations, along with players' longtime health concerns, back in the spotlight. Host Michel Martin speaks with DeMaurice Smith, executive director of the NFL Players Association, for more.

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]]> Suspected Fort Hood Shooter Saw the Toll of PTSD As an Army psychiatrist, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan heard the horror stories of war on a daily basis from the soldiers he was treating for post-traumatic stress disorder. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:05:03 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114388569&ft=1&f=1029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114388569&ft=1&f=1029 As an Army psychiatrist, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan heard the horror stories of war on a daily basis from the soldiers he was treating for post-traumatic stress disorder.

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]]> Antipsychotic Drugs Add To Kids' Weight Researchers found children gained from about 10 to 19 pounds, depending on the drug brand, in 11 weeks. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:45:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114256276&ft=1&f=1029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114256276&ft=1&f=1029 Researchers found children gained from about 10 to 19 pounds, depending on the drug brand, in 11 weeks.

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]]> A Push For Colleges To Prioritize Mental Health When budgets get tight, colleges struggle to support the students who need psychiatric help. Experts stress that it is vital that schools keep their counseling centers and other mental health resources intact. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114055588&ft=1&f=1029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114055588&ft=1&f=1029 When budgets get tight, colleges struggle to support the students who need psychiatric help. Experts stress that it is vital that schools keep their counseling centers and other mental health resources intact.

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]]> A Brain Battered By Football The years of hard hits have left former NFL player George Visger with severe memory loss. His doctors warn his brain problems could get worse quickly. While he struggles with his short-term memory, his days as a star high school lineman are vivid and special. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:59:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114059228&ft=1&f=1029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114059228&ft=1&f=1029 The years of hard hits have left former NFL player George Visger with severe memory loss. His doctors warn his brain problems could get worse quickly. While he struggles with his short-term memory, his days as a star high school lineman are vivid and special.

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]]> Evaluating Self-Help Organizations' Claims Three people who attended a sweat lodge ceremony in Ariz. have died. Self-help guru James Arthur Ray, who ran the ceremony, is under investigation. Dr. James Gordon, founder and director for the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, explains how some retreats are regulated. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114045269&ft=1&f=1029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=114045269&ft=1&f=1029 Three people who attended a sweat lodge ceremony in Ariz. have died. Self-help guru James Arthur Ray, who ran the ceremony, is under investigation. Dr. James Gordon, founder and director for the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, explains how some retreats are regulated.

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