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Articles  |  May 1, 2013
Effects of Antidepressants or Perinatal Depression on Infant Growth

In utero exposure to a mother's untreated major depression or SSRI antidepressants did not affect infant weight, length, or head circumference in the first year of life, suggesting that factors regulating infant growth are robust enough not to be perturbed by either option.

Articles  |  May 1, 2013
Media Messages About Mass Shootings and Public Attitudes About Mental Illness

The torrent of news stories following mass shootings raise public support for gun control policies but also contribute to negative attitudes toward those with serious mental illness.

Articles  |  May 1, 2013
Prevalence and Correlates of Prolonged Fatigue in Adolescents

Persistent fatigue is frequently comorbid with anxiety and depression and, even if it is not, can be a pathological condition that may not be recognized as such, thus resulting in no health care being sought despite the favorable treatment course in this population.

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