To view original article click here NBC Connecticut By Ilana Gold Published Feb 27, 2013 at 11:45 PM | Updated at 7:55 AM EST on Feb 28, 2013 New details about the grandmother who police said shot and killed her two grandsons before killing herself emerged on Wednesday night. Family members said Debra Denison left a suicide note before she picked the children up from their … [Read more...] about Grandmother Who Shot 2 Grandsons Left Suicide Note — (NBC Connecticut)
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Cops: Lady Who Overdosed Drove to CVS for Meds — (Middletown Patch)
To view original article click here The Middletown Patch By Cassandra Day November 1, 2011 Middletown Police say a 34-year-old city woman crashed into a parked car. A Middletown woman is facing a DUI charge after police say she drove her car to CVS after taking a higher-than-normal dose of antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. On Oct. 18 at 8:SSRI Editor0 p.m., police … [Read more...] about Cops: Lady Who Overdosed Drove to CVS for Meds — (Middletown Patch)
Adding Atypical to SSRIs of No Benefit for PTSD — (Medscape)
To view original article click here Medscape Fran Lowry August 29, 2011 No Evidence to Support Growing 'Ad hoc' Practice Adding the antipsychotic risperidone to a selective serotonin reuptake-inhibitor (SSRI) does not reduce the symptoms of military-related posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), new research suggests. However, this does not mean that risperidone is without … [Read more...] about Adding Atypical to SSRIs of No Benefit for PTSD — (Medscape)
Man Attempts Suicide-By-Cop
Paragraph 8 reads: "Kenny immediately began apologizing to the officers for “making them do this,” according to the affidavit. Interviewed a day later at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, Kenny told police he had been trying to kill himself but he could not do it. He said he has been treated for schizophrenia, obsessive compulsive disorder, extreme … [Read more...] about Man Attempts Suicide-By-Cop
Man Forces Police to Shoot at Him
Paragraph six reads: "O'Connell described Kenny as an easy-going person who keeps to himself. She said Kenny suffers from a mental disorder but takes medication, sees a doctor, and goes to Sound Community Services. She did not know the details of the illness, but said that Kenny has been depressed since the death of both of his parents and has some symptoms akin … [Read more...] about Man Forces Police to Shoot at Him
22 Year Old Commits Suicide: Parents Are Part of Suicide Prevention Walk
Paragraphs 7 & 8 read: " 'Often, people are too quick to look the other way when it comes to spotting the early signs of depression, he said. Many are under the impression it will work itself out, and eventually there will be brighter days, he said. But if those bright days do show up, it doesn’t mean the dark clouds aren’t rolling in right … [Read more...] about 22 Year Old Commits Suicide: Parents Are Part of Suicide Prevention Walk
Invisible no more: Widower encouraged after testifying on medical malpractice bill — (The Day)
To view original article click here Publication: The Day Published 03/14/2011 12:00 AM Tim Martin/The Day Sylvester Traylor of Quaker Hill is suing his wife's psychiatrist, claiming that he played a role in her suicide. Sylvester Traylor, who has been waging a legal battle with limited resources since his wife committed suicide seven years ago, said he no longer feels … [Read more...] about Invisible no more: Widower encouraged after testifying on medical malpractice bill — (The Day)
Deputy Marshal Tries to Kill Girlfriend & Self: Recovers Sanity After Taken Off Antidepressants
Paragraphs five through nine read: "In August, Garcia allegedly brandished a gun during a dispute with the woman as the two were sitting in a vehicle in Shelton. There was a struggle and the gun went off, with the bullet hitting the floor. Police said they believed Garcia had planned to kill his ex-girlfriend and then himself.""Garcia allegedly hit the … [Read more...] about Deputy Marshal Tries to Kill Girlfriend & Self: Recovers Sanity After Taken Off Antidepressants
23 Year Old Commits String of 17 Burglaries While on Depression Med
Sentence four reads: "At his arraignment on Tuesday, Sciarretta's lawyer said his client was suffering from depression following a cancer diagnosis, and his behavior could be related to a combination of prescription medications he was taking."http://newcanaan.patch.com/articles/west-side-burglaries-spirits-alive-and-dead-and-bad-advice-to-voters West … [Read more...] about 23 Year Old Commits String of 17 Burglaries While on Depression Med
Daughter Attempts to Strangle Her Mother
Paragraph 8 reads: "Hightower is a married mother of two, according to a bail commissioner's report to Judge Kevin McMahon at the arraignment Friday. The bail commissioner also said Hightower has a history of depression and mental health issues, receives Social Security benefits and has been on and off various medications. She has no prior criminal record, he … [Read more...] about Daughter Attempts to Strangle Her Mother