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Depression Center Introduction
John Greden, Executive Director describes depression and the focus of efforts at the Depression Center

Depression Center Research
Depression Center scientists describe their research activities.

Day for Night - Recognizing Teenage Depression
Produced Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association (DRADA)
In cooperation with Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine

The View from Here
A documentary produced with support from the Rackham School of Graduate Studies. Created to promote awareness about depression on the college campus, the video features students from differing identity groups, ages, and degree programs telling of their experiences with the disease. It also features faculty and staff who have worked with depressed students, and faculty and staff who have suffered from depression themselves. Produced by Pat McCune, Ph.D., Director, Dialogues on Diversity.
For more information, or to obtain copies of the video, contact Nacy Davis, nandavis@umich.edu.
Click here to order free VHS copy online.

 

Film Shows Pattern of Brain Maturation - NPR
"The brain's center of reasoning and problem-solving is among the last to mature, according to a new study. Researchers used magnetic resonance imaging and time-lapse technology to study brain development, compressing 15 years of human brain maturation into seconds."

Creating a Roadmap to the Brain - NPR
"A group of brain 'cartographers' is collecting tens of thousands of images from across the world to create the most detailed and sophisticated computer atlas of the human brain ever assembled."

Neurotransmitter Animation - Eli Lilly
An animation depicting the ascending and descending pathways of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain and spinal cord. Copyright © 1994-2004 Eli Lilly and Company.

A Woman's Guide To Understanding Depression
A guide to understanding depression as it affects women, with special focus on pregnancy and postpartum issues, and the treatment of depression. Flash required. Click here for html version.

Teens and Mental Illness
Sept. 21, 2004 -- Mental illness in kids affects the whole family. Parents and their children have to balance medical treatments, therapy and stigma with the not-so-simple act of growing up. We hear stories from families on the frontlines of mental illness.
from NPR Talk of the Nation

Calculating the Costs of Mental Health Care
Some Businesses Say Providing Coverage Saves Money

from NPR Morning Edition

Gauging Risks, Benefits of Prozac in Teens
from NPR All Things Considered

Andrew Solomon interview on the Paul Gordon Show.

History of Treating Depression
from NPR "Talk of the Nation"

Depression Update
from NPR "Talk of the Nation"

Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Thinking Positive
from NPR "All Things Considered"

Treating Depression in Adolescents
Cognitive Therapy Shows Positive Effects in Teens
from NPR "All Things Considered"

Research Shows Close Ties Between Mental, Physical Health
from NPR "Morning Edition"

Study Ties Brain Abnormality to Bipolar Disorder
from NPR "Weekend Edition"

Humiliation and Depression
from NPR "Morning Edition"

Research: Antidepressants May Help Protect Brain
from NPR "Morning Edition"

Report: Sleep Loss Takes Toll on Teens
from NPR "All Things Considered"

Kids and Sleep
from NPR "Talk of the Nation"

Sleep & Learning/Zero
from NPR "Science Friday"

Sleep Deprivation
from NPR "Tavis Smiley Show"

Sleep Research
from NPR "Morning Edition"

Beyond Sadness - Powerpoint presentation that accompanies brochure.

Last updated on: Monday, 02-Apr-2007 15:13:30 EDT

 

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