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Women's Health

Friday's Progress Notes - July 28, 2009
Mental Health Information - Vol. 13 Issue 7
Published by athealth.com - http://www.athealth.com

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CONTENTS

1. Treating co-morbid health and mental health conditions
2. Screening for STIs
3. Postpartum psychosis
4. Heart disease in women
5. Gender stereotypes in pain diagnosis
6. Effects of alcoholism in women
7. Health guide for women
8. Helping patients manage chronic illness


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Dear Colleagues,

Today's newsletter focuses on health issues related to women.

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1. MEDSCAPE
Health Promotion as Brief Treatment: Strategies for Women with Co-morbid Health and Mental Health Conditions
This article summarizes four core health-related concerns that women with psychiatric conditions present to mental health providers.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/564714

2. AMERICAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN
USPSTF Recommendations for STI Screening
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued eight clinical recommendation statements on screening for STIs.
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20080315/819.html

3. CURRENT PSYCHIATRY ONLINE
Postpartum Psychosis: Strategies To Protect Infant and Mother from Harm
Counsel at-risk women before delivery, and be alert for rapid symptom onset. (Complimentary registration required.)
http://www.currentpsychiatry.com/article_pages.asp?AID=7298

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4. MODERN MEDICINE
Heart Disease and Women
Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of women over age 25.

5. AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Gender Stereotypes in Pain Diagnosis
Sex and gender, age, ethnicity, cultural background, and personal history are variables that can impact communication.

6. PRIMARY PSYCHIATRY
Unique Effects of Alcoholism in Women
This article presents a review of the current knowledge on women with AUDs.
http://www.primarypsychiatry.com/aspx/articledetail.aspx?articleid=178

7. US DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - OFFICE OF WOMEN'S HEALTH
The Healthy Woman: A Complete Guide for All Ages
This book discusses the risk factors for major diseases that affect women and steps to take to lead longer and healthier lives.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/pub/the-healthy-woman/index.cfm

8. THE PRIMARY CARE COMPANION
Dislocated Self
Psychotherapy can help patients adjust to and manage chronic disease.
http://www.psychiatrist.com/pcc/pccpdf/v11n03/v11n0305.pdf


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