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FDA: Anti-smoking drugs need warning 2 July 2009 – WFIE.com (NBC) FDA officials said a new warning will be added to Chantix and Zyban, highlighting the increased risk for changes in behavior, depressed mood, hostility and suicidal thoughts. 
Australian researchers make schizophrenia breakthrough 2 July 2009 – The Australian By Leigh Dayton | FOR the first time, researchers have hard evidence that genetic mutations in the immune system are linked to schizophrenia. Qld scientists play part in psychotic disorder research 2 July 2009 – ABC News Queensland scientists involved in an international study have made discoveries about the genetic make-up of people with psychotic disorders. Gene variations hinder mental illness tests 2 July 2009 – Reuters news By Kate Kelland - LONDON (Reuters) - As many as 30,000 different gene variations may underlie schizophrenia and bipolar disease, meaning any kind of quick test to predict either disease is a long way off, scientists said on Wednesday. Preventative funding needed 1 July 2009 – Northern Star Peter Weekes - TRAGIC: Deaths such as Michael Corkhill’s will continue unless funding holes in mental health services are plugged, professionals warn. Mental health comes into focus 26 June 2009 – The New Lawyer by Olivia Collings - Legal bodies are increasing the information resources available to lawyers on mental health issues as the global financial crisis continues to take jobs. Search for high led to fatal mix of medicines 30 June 2009 – Sydney Morning Herald Harriet Alexander - A MAN accused of poisoning five people - two of them fatally - with a combination of prescribed antidepressants was proud of his discovery that the pills gave users a high when taken simultaneously, the NSW District Court heard yesterday.
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