Month: June 2015

Health Subcommittee to Examine Landmark Mental Health …

"This legislation is not just a new bill, but marks a new dawn for mental health care in America. We are moving mental health care from crisis response to recovery, and from tragedy to triumph. The work of this committee and …

Decreased social anxiety among young adults who eat fermented …

The researchers found that young adults who eat more fermented foods have fewer social anxiety symptoms, with the effect being greatest among those at genetic risk for social anxiety disorder as measured by neuroticism.

Rethinking Mental Illness: Are We Drugging Our Prophets and …

In this emotional argument, you'll see mental illness in a new light. Are the mentally ill diseased or divine?

New study claims to find genetic link between creativity and mental …

Results imply creative people are 25% more likely to carry genes that raise risk of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. But some argue the evidence is flimsy.

Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder may share genetic roots with …

Genes linked to creativity could increase the risk of developing schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, according to new research. Genetic risk scores were examined in a sample of 86292 individuals from the general population …