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    Recurrence of suicidal ideation due to treatment with antidepressants in anxiety disorder: a case report.
    Todder, D ; Baune, BT (Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2007-12-03)
    This report describes a patient suffering from panic disorder who developed repeated suicidal ideation specifically due to the treatment with Venlafaxine. A first suicide attempt years ago occurred while being treated with Venlafaxine. Subsequent treatment with SSRIs or other antidepressants involved no suicidal ideation. Re-commencement of Venlafaxine four years later immediately led to a second suicide attempt. This unwanted effect subsided immediately after switching to another SNRI (i.e. Duloxetine). The case report underlines the importance of onset of suicide risk in panic disorders due to specific antidepressants.
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    Psychological adjustment of men with prostate cancer: a review of the literature
    Bloch, S ; Love, A ; Macvean, M ; Duchesne, G ; Couper, J ; Kissane, D (BMC, 2007)
    OBJECTIVE: Prostate cancer (PCA) is the most common malignancy and a major cause of death in men but, importantly, a substantial proportion will live for several years following diagnosis. However, they face the prospect of experiencing symptoms, side-effects of treatment and diminished quality of life. The patient's psychological adjustment is particularly complex, given the potential trajectory of the disease, from the point of diagnosis, with its immediate impact, to the phase of palliative care, with its attendant issue of facing mortality. Since a comprehensive review of the literature on psychological adjustment of men with PCA has not yet been done, we have documented relevant research, integrated findings and drawn conclusions, where possible, in order to map out clinical and research implications. METHOD: We searched 5 databases for the period 1994 - July 2006, during which most of the work in the field has been done. RESULTS: We found few studies of substance among the 60 we examined to draw conclusions about psychological adjustment to prostate cancer and its treatment. This is in marked contrast to the picture in breast cancer. While some patterns have emerged, many gaps remain to be filled. DISCUSSION: Aspects of methodology need attention, particularly longitudinal, prospective designs, incorporation of control groups and the use of valid and reliable measures. There is scope for qualitative studies as a complement to quantitative research.
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    Anxiety
    Baumeister, R ; Vohs, K ; Sarris, J (SAGE Publications, Inc., 2007)
    This second edition promotes the fundamentals of traditional naturopathy, while pushing the scientific boundaries and driving the steady evolution of the profession of naturopathic medicine.
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    When a new life is a hard life: the impact of resettlement on themental health of South-Asian migrants in Melbourne
    Munib, Dr Ahmed Mujibur Rahman ( 2007-04)
    This presentation is based on a recently completed PhD research project, which explored the relationship between immigration experiences and mental health within Bangladeshi and Indian individuals residing in metropolitan Melbourne, Australia. The researcher conducted individual in-depth interviews with 38 participants from the South-Asian community and examined personal accounts of coping, adjustment and acculturation in a foreign society and the consequent impact on mental health. The study investigated common coping strategies and psychosocial protective mechanisms and also explored factors relevant to both successful and unsuccessful resettlement and their effect on psychological well-being. The researcher interviewed Indian and Bangladeshi-born adult Australian citizens/permanent residents settled in Melbourne, with the assistance of South-Asian community associations in Melbourne. The in-depth interviews were conducted with a qualitative approach, with the focus on immigration experiences and mental health concerns as the principal phenomena to be examined. A qualitative phenomenological design was believed to be more appropriate for exploring the personal experiences and stories of South-Asian migrants, and the psychological consequences of resettlement in a new society. Thematic analysis of the personal stories of the participants indicate that lack of recognition of professional skills, inadequate English language competency, perceived discrimination, experiences of racism, cultural disconnection and incongruity, social detachment, emotional isolation and alienation, individually and cumulatively contribute to psychological distress, difficulties in adjustment to life in Australia and in some cases, repatriation to the country of origin. Consequently, hybrid acculturation/biculturism involving co-ethnic density, host society receptivity/acceptance, social networking and family cohesion, and retention of religious and traditional cultural norms and values, collectively promote gradual acclimatization and successful resettlement in the host country. The researcher highlights some of these unique stories and the emergent themes that were analysed, and demonstrates the impact of migration associated adverse life events on the mental health of the study participants.