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    posted 01/04/2008, comment (1)

    An Interview with Janet Kuhn

    In January, I continue my "100 Individuals with Schizophrenia" interview series. Janet Kuhn is a faithful Connection regular, and she tells us her story now. CB: First off, could you tell us a little about your psychiatric history? JK: I've been hospitalized five times. The first time was after I graduated college. I went... Read moreChevron
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    Building a Global Response to Transcultural Mental Health

    Special Communication: World Federation for Mental Health Conference Transcultural Mental Health in a Changing World: Building a Global Response - October 29 - 31, 2007   I recently attended this conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota which was organized by The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH). This organization is devoted to... Read moreChevron
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    CHOICES: #4 - Rational Behavior, Belief Systems & Functionality

     In my last blog (CHOICES: #3 - Belief Systems, posted on October 7, 2007) we discussed the fact that what is, and what is not, Rational Behavior depends to a significant degree upon the Belief System on which it's based, or from which it is derived. As an example I offered the following exchange between myself and others which has been... Read moreChevron
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    posted 09/20/2007, comments (2)

    New Haldol Warning Label

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration now requires new labeling on Johnson & Johnson's Haldol (generic: Haloperidol) noting QT prolongation and Torsades de Pointes as serious side effects. A number of case reports indicated sudden death, most where patients took the drug at higher doses than recommended, or were given it... Read moreChevron
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    posted 09/18/2007, comments (4)

    A Labeling Change for Haldol

     It is unfortunate that reports of sudden death and dangerous cardiovascular events have now been linked to Johnson & Johnson's neuroleptic Haldol. This medication has benefited a great many individuals suffering from psychoses throughout its long shelf life. Drug companies, under the watchful eye of the FDA, test their new... Read moreChevron
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