Mental Health & Behavior

Doctor accused of having sex with suicidal patient struck off by GMC

A French doctor accused of having sex with a suicidal patient during a night call to her home has been struck off. Dr Erich Pultar, 65, visited the ''mentally fragile'' woman after concerns were raised about her state of mind...

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'Depressed and lonely' model is found hanged

A rising star in the dizzying world of high-fashion modelling known as much for her quirky sensibility and fondness for Tolstoy as her lustrous hair and doll-like features has been found hanged in her Paris apartment.

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Killed by the curse of Michael Jackson: What drove the father of Jordy Chandler to put a gun to...

He earned millions in hush money after exposing Michael Jackson for abusing his son - then underwent plastic surgery 19 times to hide from vengeful fans. But why did Jordy Chandler's father put an end to his life?

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Flawed football hero finds peace in Moray homeland

MORAY'S most famous footballing son has told the incredible story of his battle with the bookies, the booze and the beautiful game. Last week saw Steve 'Pele' Paterson launch his brutally honest 'Confessions of a Highland...

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Public consultation events for adults and older peoples_ mental health services in Easington

Public consultation events for adults and older peoples’ mental health services in Easington A public consultation has been launched to gather views on proposed changes to adult in-patient and older peoples’ in-patient and day...

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Marines Use Brain Scans to Spot PSTD Before the War

The military has launched a new program that'll use genetic testing and brain scans to figure out whether troops are vulnerable to post-traumatic stress -- before they head off to war and experience that stress. The initiative...

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Heavy college students must pass fitness class

Pa. university requires those with high BMI to take a 3-hour a week class Fiery soccer celebration, ground zero, big yellow taxis, meteor shower, the Taj Mahal reflected and more news and feature photos from around the globe....

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Elizabeth Olten Murder Suspect, Alyssa Bustamante, Sent to Mental Hospital

Facebook Photo: Alyssa Bustamante. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (CBS/AP) Alyssa Bustamante, the 15-year-old accused of killing her 9-year-old neighbor Elizabeth Olten, was sent to a mental hospital after her lawyer said she showed signs...

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Pfizer's Geodon Gets Expanded FDA Approval

Pfizer's bipolar disorder drug Geodon receives expanded FDA approval NEW YORK November 20, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press Post a Comment Pfizer Inc. said Friday the Food and Drug Administration approved Geodon as a part of a...

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Players union wants NFL concussion doctor out

The NFL Players Association wants the league to remove the co-chairman of the league's committee on concussions because the union believes he is biased. Dr. Ira Casson has criticized independent and league-sponsored studies...

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