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Soldier pleads not guilty to water torture

Sgt. Joshua Tabor pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a charge of assault against his 4-year-old daughter and was released on $10,000 bail. An army helicopter mechanic at Fort Lewis, Tabor was arrested two weeks ago for water...

Insanity plea in Kitsap County stabbing

Daniel J. Mustard, an 18-year-old charged with stealing from and killing an 87-year-old woman, has entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity in the Kitsap County Superior Court before Judge Leila Mills. The...

PTSD and depression likely in Haiti earthquake aftermath

The current situation in Haiti involves search and rescue, burials of the nearly 200,000 dead, and attempts to get aid to those suffering from starvation, dehydration, and physical injuries. Presently, the continuing struggle for survival and the acute stress...

Why bad memories stick around

Bad memories can be beneficial. They remind people not to eat the foods they don't like and not to drop heavy things on their toes. But a lot of bad memories stick around and do nothing more than...

Should I have kids? The genetic links of mental illness

A new book by Patrick Tracey, “Stalking Irish Madness,” delves into the decision that many people suffering from mental illness face when it comes to starting a family. For years, there have been studies supporting the idea...

Seasonal affective disorder: Local resources and treatment options

Part 3 of a seriesSAD symptoms may range from mild to severe. Mild symptoms may simply signal the need for a slight lifestyle change, including increased exercise (especially outdoors) and greater light exposure. However, severe symptoms can disrupt the...

Seasonal affective disorder: symptoms and causes

Part 2 of a seriesThe symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder are fairly wide-ranging, and as with other types of depression, it is not necessary to have all the symptoms to experience SAD. Symptoms include eating more (especially carbohydrates...

Seasonal affective disorder: an overview

Part 1 of a seriesSeasonal affective disorder (SAD) is most commonly associated with winter because the long nights and short days lead to a lack of light exposure. SAD can be properly diagnosed after two winters of symptoms that...

Obsessive-compulsive disorder: local information and firsthand accounts

Part 3 of a seriesObsessive-compulsive disorder often affects the sufferer's life minimally and does not require treatment or counseling. However, when OCD begins to cause relationship and work issues, those with OCD should know about some local resources...

Obsessive- compulsive disorder: causes and treatments

Part 2 of a seriesThe causes of OCD are not currently well-defined. While the occurrence of this particular anxiety disorder may be simply a matter of genetics (there is a definite trend between parents and children of inheriting...

Soldier pleads not guilty to water torture

Insanity plea in Kitsap County stabbing

PTSD and depression likely in Haiti earthquake aftermath

Why bad memories stick around

Should I have kids? The genetic links of mental illness

Seasonal affective disorder: Local resources and treatment options

Seasonal affective disorder: symptoms and causes

Seasonal affective disorder: an overview

Obsessive-compulsive disorder: local information and firsthand accounts

Obsessive- compulsive disorder: causes and treatments

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