Two forms of paranoia noted: "Poor Me" and "Bad Me"

Two forms of paranoia noted: "Poor Me" and "Bad Me"
Traditionally, paranoia is defined as a delusion of persecution. The paranoid person thinks people are “out to get” him or her.

Now, some researchers say mounting evidence suggests paranoia, traditionally considered one condition, really takes two forms.

In the first, the paranoiac believes the persecution is unfair. This is called “Poor Me” paranoia. In the second, the patient thinks he actually deserves to be persecuted. This is dubbed “Bad Me” paranoia.
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Depression in children and young people

Depression in children and young people: "Depression in children and young people
Full title: Depression in children and young people: identification and management in primary, community and secondary care
NICE and the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health have published a guideline for the NHS in England and Wales on identifying and managing depression in children and young people.

CG28 Depression in children and young people - Full guideline 25 October 2005
CG28 Depression in children and young people - Implementation advice 26 October 2005
CG28 Depression in children and young people - Presenter slides 26 October 2005
CG28 Depression in children and young people - Analysis of cost impact 26 October 2005
CG28 Depression in children and young people - NICE guideline 28 September 2005
CG28 Depression in children and young people - NICE guideline (Word version) 28 September 2005
CG28 Depression in children and young people - Quick reference guide 28 September 2005
CG28 Depression in children and young people - Information for the public 28 September 2005
Scope: Depression in children 29 September 2003
2005/022 Latest NICE guidance sets new standards for treating depression in children and young people 28 September 20"

New guidelines set to improve identification, diagnosis and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adults

2005/028 New guidelines set to improve identification, diagnosis and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adults: "2005/028 New guidelines set to improve identification, diagnosis and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adults
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health have today (23 November) launched a clinical guideline on the identification, treatment and management of obsessive-compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder in children and adults.

2005/028 New guidelines set to improve identification, diagnosis and treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder in children and adults
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Mental Health in the United States: Health Care and Well Being of Children With Chronic Emotional, Behavioral, or Developmental Problems—United States

Mental Health in the United States: Health Care and Well Being of Children With Chronic Emotional, Behavioral, or Developmental Problems—United States, 2001

JAMA. 2005;294:2567-2569. MMWR. 2005;54:985-989

The needs of children with emotional, behavioral, and developmental (EBD) problems are a national concern. To assess the health care and well being of children who have chronic EBD problems requiring treatment or counseling, researchers from Oregon Health and Science University and CDC analyzed parent-reported data from the 2001 National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs. This report summarizes the findings of that analysis, which indicated that, compared with children with special health-care needs (CSHCN) who do not have chronic EBD problems, children with chronic EBD problems were more likely to experience diminished health and quality of life and to have problems accessing and receiving needed care. These children were more likely to have health conditions that affect their daily activities and cause them to miss school. In addition, their health-care needs were more likely to affect their families. The results of this analysis reinforce existing recommendations that encourage expansions in screening and early detection of mental health problems, as well as improvements in access, coordination, and quality of health-care services for children with EBD problems.

National Phobics Society - The Anxiety Disorders Charity

National Phobics Society - The Anxiety Disorders Charity:
"Welcome to the National Phobics Society
NPS was established in 1970. Over the years we've grown to become the largest charity dealing with anxiety and phobias.
We can provide support and help if you've been diagnosed with, or suspect you may have an anxiety condition as listed on the right. We can also help you deal with specific phobias such as fear of spiders, blushing, vomiting, being alone, public speaking, heights - in fact, any fear that's stopped you from getting on with your life.
With our help you can start to recover your confidence and forget your fear.
We can also offer information and services to professional health care workers (GP's, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers etc.) working, or interested in the area of anxiety disorders."/.../