Month: June 2014

Supreme Court's Harris Decision Hurts the Disabled | New Republic

It's noteworthy that many of the nation's most prominent disability rights advocacy organizations signed an amicus brief supporting the state of Illinois in this lawsuit. Most are now very disappointed. Now that this partnership …

The Best Reporting on PTSD in Children Exposed to Violence …

When people think of post-traumatic stress disorder, they often focus on military veterans. But there's growing evidence that PTSD is also a serious problem for American civilians, especially those exposed to violence in their …

Jane McGonigal: The game that can give you 10 extra years of life | Talk Video | TED.com

When game designer Jane McGonigal found herself bedridden and suicidal following a severe concussion, she had a fascinating idea for how to get better. She dove into the scientific research and created the healing game, SuperBetter. In this moving talk, McGonigal explains how a game can boost resilience — and promises to add 7.5 minutes […]

Brain Implants To Cure Mental Disorders May Soon Be A Thing

A Pentagon agency has earmarked tens of millions of dollars for research into brain implants that could help fight mental disorders. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is launching the five-year …

Stem cell research gives new ray of hope for bipolar disorder patients

Stem cell researches are showing promising results in the treatment for bipolar disorder patients. Bipolar disorder is a type of mental illness characterized by extreme mood swings as well as fluctuations in bodily function and …