Monthly Archives: April 2010

Does the Crossroads region need an emergency mental health unit?

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Dr. Bouras

A psychiatric hospitalization should be the last resort of a comprehensive community mental health treatment approach for 2 reasons. First, because patients should be treated in the “least restrictive setting” and second, because hospitalization is the most expensive way to … Continue reading →

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TMS Therapy vs. Magnetic Bracelets

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Dr. Bouras

Q: Dear Dr. Bouras, I have been reading about this new TMS Therapy for depression. Over the years, a lot of people have used different magnetic therapies for different ailments. How is this different?

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Site Updated

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Dr. Bouras

After some…technical difficulties, I have been able to update this blog site, now with a new look, showing the author of each blog. Any feedback is appreciated! Thank you.

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Pilots and Antidepressants

Posted on April 4, 2010 by aggiemom20002000

I understand that some people would be concerned about pilots flying while taking medications. However, I would personally be much more concerned if a pilot was depressed and having suicidal thoughts and flying a plane on which I am a … Continue reading →

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Antidepressants…don’t ask, don’t tell?

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Dr. Bouras

I have been reading about the recent decision of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to lift a ban on antidepressant medications use. Prior policy dictated that if a pilot admitted to having depression or to taking medications for depression could … Continue reading →

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