Mass shootings at the hands of unhinged loners – such as those in Aurora, Colorado; Santa Barbara, California, and Newtown, Connecticut – perpetuate a commonly held belief that mental illness triggers violent crimes.
May 12, 2015
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Feeling blue or anxious? Now, there's a mobile 'therapist' designed to understand you and suggest the ideal mini-app to lift your particular mood.
Apr 8, 2015
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A potent risk factor for developing major depressive disorder (MDD) during fertility treatment is something health providers are likely not even looking for, according to new research from San Francisco State University.
Apr 3, 2015
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New research by a UT Dallas criminologist has found that a substantial number of prison inmates have not received treatment for mental health conditions.
Feb 23, 2015
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Many patients with first-episode psychosis receive medications that do not comply with recommended guidelines for first-episode treatment, researchers have found. Current guidelines emphasize low doses of antipsychotic drugs ...
Dec 4, 2014
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(Medical Xpress)—Young adults with co-occurring depression and substance abuse have a higher likelihood of being unemployed and having lower income in midlife than those with neither disorder, according to a study by Dr. ...
Nov 14, 2014
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Responding to the large number of people with serious mental illnesses in the criminal justice system will require more than mental health services, according to a new report.
Oct 14, 2014
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For millions of Americans, mental health treatment is largely out of reach—a fact one FIU psychologist is trying to change.
Oct 13, 2014
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A world-first mapping system that will pinpoint areas of high male self-harm and suicide, as well as hot spots for men with poor mental health, has been unveiled today as part of National Mental Health Week.
Oct 9, 2014
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The U.S. Department of Defense has made progress in reducing the stigma associated with seeking help for mental illnesses such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, but more improvement is still needed, according ...
Sep 30, 2014
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