mental illness

Suicides Spike on Wednesday: Research

Michael Santo — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:44:42 -0500

For many, Wednesday is known as "hump day," when people begin the downward slide toward (yea!) the weekend. New research shows that Wednesday is also the deadliest day of the week for suicides, however.

52% of Clinicians Have Seen Increase in Eating Disorder Patients

ESKCSG — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:29:05 -0500

Results of Recent Survey Also Reflect the Critical Need for Cross-Disciplinary Eating Disorder Treatment

Mental and Medical Illness Can Be Dangerous Mix

Lisa Esposito — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:26:28 -0500

For many people, physical conditions can contribute to problems with their mental health—problems that are often ignored and untreated. But your emotional health and physical health affect each other. Here’s what you should know.

World first initiative improves global mental health

harminka — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 10:21:57 -0600

An international observatory led by the University of Melbourne, Australia, will help eradicate human rights abuses against people suffering mental illness in developing countries.

Air Hostess Helps Land Air Canada Plane After Co-Pilot Breaks Down

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:42:47 -0600

An air hostess helped land an Air Canada jet carrying 146 passengers after the co-pilot had an apparent mental breakdown over the Atlantic Ocean.

Drink and drugs fuel Scottish suicide and homicide rates

harminka — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:46:33 -0500

Alcohol and drug misuse mean Scots are almost twice as likely to kill or take their own life compared to people living in England and Wales, research published today (Monday, June 16) reveals.

Mental Illness Without Treatment Costs Income

Armen Hareyan — Sat, 10 May 2008 10:33:14 -0500

Mental Illness has a huge toll on lost earnings of American workers. Mental Health report shows that 30 days-off a year due to mood and anxiety disorders cost Americans at least $193 billion a year in lost earnings alone.

Study in male rats reveals increases in problems associated with metabolic syndrome

harminka — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 12:52:50 -0500

Schizophrenia is a complex type of psychotic mental illness characterized by thoughts that are uncoupled from reality. Huge gains in the effective treatment of individuals with the disease began in the 1950s with the development of the first generation of antipsychotic drugs.

Excessive texting indicates presence of mental illness

seher — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:12:42 -0500

The American Journal of Psychiatry offers an article that may turn your perception upside-down.

Britney Spears: Let's Talk About All of Us

Armen Hareyan — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:14:43 -0600

Statement of Michael J. Fitzpatrick, Executive Director National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), on Britney Spears and Mental Health Ethics.

Study finds brain differences in adolescents with mental illness

harminka — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 03:02:51 -0600

Puberty may have an impact on areas of the brain that contribute to bipolar disorder or schizophrenia in youth, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP).

Mental illness and drug addiction may co-occur

harminka — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 06:00:47 -0600

Why do mental illness and drug addiction so often go together" New research reveals that this type of dual diagnosis may stem from a common cause: developmental changes in the amygdala, a walnut-shaped part of the brain linked to fear, anxiety and other emotions.