ENVIRONMENT, MOOD DISORDERS AND SUICIDE -- ENVIRONMENT, MOOD DISORDERS AND SUICIDE -- Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction Environment, Mood Disorders and Suicide -- References -- Section One: The Physico-Chemical Environment -- Chapter 1: Mood Oscillations and Coupling between Mood and Weatherin Patients with Rapid Cycling Bipolar Disorder -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Dynamical SystemsandMood -- Methods -- Results -- Conclusions -- AuthorNotes -- References -- Chapter 2: A Dim Red Light Controlled Trial of One Hour of Bright Light Treatment in Patients with Seasonal Affective Disorder -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Our Study -- Clinical Diagnosis -- Light Session -- Mood Ratings -- Statistical Analysis -- Our Findings -- Discussion -- Limitations -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 3: Mood Improvement During the First Session of Light Treatment in Seasonal Affective Disorder: What Is the Optimal Duration? -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Our Project -- Our Findings -- Discussion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 4: Exposure to Chemosensory Stimuli Alters Mood Reports in Patients with Seasonal Affective Disorder -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Our Study -- Olfactory Stimuli -- Mood Self-ratings -- Statistical Analysis -- Our Findings -- Discussion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 5: Vitamin D and Suicide Risk Factors -- Abstract -- Introduction -- What Is Vitamin D? -- Excretion -- UVB Induced Synthesis of Active Vitamin D (1,25[OH]2D3) in Skin and Its Significance -- Mechanisms of Action of Vitamin D -- Functions of Vitamin D -- Measuring Vitamin D Nutritional Status -- Risk Factors for Vitamin D Deficiency -- Consequences of Vitamin D Deficiency -- Genetic and Environmental Triggers Related to Vitamin D and Suicide -- Chronic Medical Illness.

Autoimmune Diseases -- Fibromyalgia -- Cancer -- Psychiatric Disorders -- Mood and Anxiety Disorders -- Schizophrenia -- Adequate Intake of Vitamin D -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Section Two: The Environment of the Body -- Chapter 6: Childhood Obesity and Depression -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Diagnoses of Childhood Depression and Obesity -- Similarities in Clinical Presentation -- Sleep -- Sedentary Behavior -- Appetite and Food Intake -- Negative Self Image -- Underlying Pathway? -- Developmental Trajectories -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 7: Asthma and Mood Disorders -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Prevalence -- Pathophysiology -- Asthma Pharmacotherapy -- Research Aspects -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 8: Fibromyalgia in Children and Adolescents -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Mind and Body -- Diagnosis -- Physiology of Pain -- Therapeutic Work -- Case Story -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Section Three: The Temporal Environment -- Chapter 9: Jet Lag: Internal and External Timekeeping -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Circadian System -- Circadian Rhythms -- Zeitgebers or "Time Givers" -- Light Is the Main Zeitgeber -- Pathophysiology of Jet Lag -- Light and Jet Lag Treatment -- Melatonin for Jet Lag -- Symptomatic Interventions -- Hypnotics -- Caffeine -- Modafinil (Provigil) -- Exercise -- Discussion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Section Four: The Perinatal Hormonal-Immune Environment -- Chapter 10: Prepartum Depressive Symptoms, C-reactive Protein and Tryptophan Levels -- Abstract -- Introduction -- A Pilot Study -- Screening -- Data Analysis -- Our Findings -- Depression Scores -- Inflammatory Markers -- Tryptophan -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 11: Depression after Delivery -- Abstract -- Introduction.

Postpartum Mood Disorders -- Postpartum Blues -- Postpartum Depression -- Risk Factors of Postpartum Depression -- Diagnostic Challenges of Postpartum Depression -- Screening -- Postpartum Psychosis -- Treatment Options -- Psychotherapy -- Antidepressant Treatment -- Alternative Therapies -- Hormonal Treatment -- Treatment Summary -- Emergency Psychiatric Hospitalization -- Immunological Considerations -- Conclusion -- References -- Section Five: The Biological Environment -- Chapter 12: Allergen Exposure, Prior History of Suicide Attempts and Instability in Patients with Recurrent Mood Disorders -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Our Study -- Periods of High Pollen -- Data Collection and Instruments -- Statistical Analysis -- Our Findings -- Discussion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 13: Naturalistic Exposure to Tree Pollen in Spring: A Positive Relationship between Depression, Anxiety and Allergy Symptom Changes in Patients with Recurring Mood Disorders -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Our Study -- Mood Ratings and Allergic Symptoms Assessment -- Pollen Counts and Pollen Intervals -- Statistical Methods -- Our Findings -- Discussion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 14: Indoleamine Deoxygenase: Interfacing between the Immune System, Parasites or Allergens and Brain Function -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Toxoplasma Gondii and Endogenous Gamma Interferon (IFN- γ) -- Kynurenine, Metabolites and the Brain -- Toxoplasma Gondii and Dopamine -- Toxoplasmosis and Psychiatric Disorders -- Toxoplasma Gondii and Its Behavioral Manipulation of the Host -- Allergy -- Toxoplasma Gondii and Allergy -- Allergy, Depression and Suicide -- Preliminary Study: Toxoplasma and Allergen Specific Immuno-globulins: Effects on IDO Markers in Patients with Recurrent Mood Disorders -- Acknowledgments -- References.

Chapter 15: Self-reported Mood Sensitivity to Pollen, Seasonality of Mood and Depressive Symptoms in a North Eastern College Sample -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Our Study -- Measures -- Findings -- Prevalence of Mood Sensitivity to Pollen and of SAD High Pollen Pattern and SAD No Pollen Pattern -- Relation of Mood Sensitivity to Pollen to Seasonality of Mood and to High Pollen Pattern and No Pollen Pattern SAD/S-SAD -- Depressive Symptom Severity During Pollen-present versus Pollen-absent Months of Assessment -- Discussion -- References -- Section Six: The Social Environment: Correctional Setting -- Chapter 16: Mood Disorders and Suicide in the Correctional Population -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Criminal Justice System -- Problem of Symptom Self Reporting -- Comorbidity -- Adjustment Disorders -- Mood Disorders -- Suicide -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 17: Suicidality in the Juvenile Delinquent Population -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Our Search and Findings -- Demographic Risk Factors -- Race -- Gender -- Psychiatric Disorders as Risk Factors -- Mood Disorders -- Disruptive Disorders -- Substance Abuse -- Past Suicide Attempts -- Learning Disabilities -- Psychological Risk Factors -- Impulsivity -- Sexual Abuse -- Environmental Risk Factors -- Locked Sleeping Rooms -- Short Term Facility -- Juveniles in Adult Facilities -- Room Confinement -- Protocols to Address Risk for Suicidality in Confined Youth -- Screening Instruments -- Psychosocial Interventions -- Substance Abuse Treatment -- Medication Treatment -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Section Seven: The Cultural Environment -- Chapter 18: Religion as a Suicide Protective Factor: A Focus on Islam -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Search and Findings -- Discussion -- References -- Chapter 19: Ethnic Differences in Adolescent Suicidality -- Abstract.

Introduction -- Search and Findings -- General Studies of Adolescents and Suicide in the US -- African American Adolescents and Suicide -- Latino Adolescents and Suicide -- Asian Adolescents and Suicide -- Native American/Alaskan Native Adolescents and Suicide -- Native Hawaiian Adolescents and Suicide -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 20: Seasonality in African Students Living in the Greater Washington DC Metropolitan Area -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Our Study -- Measures -- Procedure -- Statistical Analysis -- Our Findings -- Analysis of Standardized Data -- Analysis of the Nonstandardized (Raw) Data -- Discussion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 21: Seasonal Changes in Sleep Duration in African American and African College Students -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Our Study -- Our Findings -- Discussion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Chapter 22: Suicidal Behavior in Young Latinos -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Our Search -- Findings and Discussion -- The Latino Population in the USA -- Mental Illness in Latinos: Implications for Clinical Practice -- Conclusion -- DSM IV-TR Appendix I Outline -- References -- Section Eight: The Work Place: A Comprehensive Environmental Perspective -- Chapter 23: The Impact of Work Environment on Mood Disorders and Suicide -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Clarification of the Diagnosis -- Relationship between Occupational Environment and Mood Disorders -- Are Certain Occupations More Dangerous? -- Chemical Environment -- Physical Environment -- Biological Factors -- Shift Work and Jet Lag -- Psychological Work Environment and Mood Disorders -- Social Environment at Work -- Potential Mechanisms -- Gender Implications -- Job Insecurity and Unemployment -- Work Related Suicide -- Towards the Happier, Healthier, and more Productive Workplace -- Conclusion.

Acknowledgments.