The initiative is the first of a new city program called Thrive NYC, which aims to destigmatize mental illness and make mental health care more accessible. The full program will be unveiled in the next several weeks, said Ms. McCray, who has …
Month: November 2015
Brain Differences May Explain Why Some With Schizophrenia …
TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Researchers believe they've identified brain structure differences that increase the risk of hallucinations in people with schizophrenia.
'Broken' soldier with PTSD not criminally responsible for killing wife …
Assistant Crown attorney Suzanne Schriek accepted that Howard Richmond had PTSD but argued that Melissa Richmond's homicide was a premeditated act.
Five Factors Improving the State of Mental Health Care …
Improved care coverage, technology integration, employer involvement, provider collaboration and a new social paradigm are all helping to drive change and improve the way mental health care is accessed and delivered.
Schizophrenic Hallucinations Linked to Differences in Brain Structure
People diagnosed with schizophrenia who are prone to hallucinations are likely to have structural differences in a key region of the brain compared to both healthy individuals and people diagnosed with schizophrenia who do …