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- Adolescents with Depression Not Harmed in Studies Using Placebo
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January 15, 2009
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Science Update
Teens with depression who initially are randomly assigned to placebo treatment (inactive pill) during a trial are no more likely to experience harm or have a diminished response to subsequent active treatments than teens who are initially randomized to active treatment.
- Intervention Helps Reduce Risky Sexual Behavior Among Homeless HIV-positive Adults
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December 16, 2008
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Science Update
An NIMH-funded program already shown to reduce risky sexual and substance abuse behavior among HIV-infected adults also appears to be effective in improving the lives of HIV-infected homeless or near-homeless adults.
- Depression Relapse Less Likely Among Teens Who Receive CBT After Medication Therapy
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December 5, 2008
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Science Update
Adolescents with major depression who received cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) after responding to an antidepressant were less likely to experience a relapse or recurrence of symptoms compared to teens who did not receive CBT.
- NIMH, U.S. Army Sign MOA to Conduct Groundbreaking Suicide Research
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November 12, 2008
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Science Update
NIMH and the U.S. Army have entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to conduct research that will help the Army reduce the rate of suicides.
- Study Identifies Three Effective Treatments for Childhood Anxiety Disorders
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October 30, 2008
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Press Release
Treatment that combines a certain type of psychotherapy with an antidepressant medication is most likely to help children with anxiety disorders, but each of the treatments alone is also effective.
- Certain Antipsychotic Medications May Increase Risk for Heart Disease
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October 16, 2008
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Science Update
Certain atypical antipsychotic medications may raise the risk for heart disease in people with schizophrenia.
- New Study to Evaluate Ways to Control Metabolic Side Effects of Antipsychotics
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October 1, 2008
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Science Update
A new NIMH-funded grant will examine ways to control the metabolic side effects associated with the use of the newer atypical antipsychotic medications in children with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
- Newer Antipsychotics No Better Than Older Drug in Treating Child and Adolescent Schizophrenia
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September 15, 2008
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Press Release
Two newer atypical antipsychotic medications were no more effective than an older conventional antipsychotic in treating child and adolescent schizophrenia and may lead to more metabolic side effects.
- Family-Focused Therapy Effective in Treating Depressive Episodes of Bipolar Youth
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September 1, 2008
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Science Update
Adolescents with bipolar disorder who received a nine-month course of family-focused therapy (FFT) recovered more quickly from depressive episodes and stayed free of depression for longer periods than a control group.
- New Research to Refine Approaches in Psychotherapy
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August 29, 2008
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Science Update
NIMH is funding eight new projects designed to evaluate, refine and improve psychotherapy-based treatments.
