Private Messages in "My Area"

Private Messages in "My Area"

Hey ~
 
Would it be possible to implement a system within the Private messages bar found in "My Area" of the Forums so as to let the user know he/she has a new private message? Just something like (1) or (2) after the words "Private messages" to let the user know that there are so many new/unread PMs to catch up on?
 
Thank You ~ Grace