Month: February 2016

Mental Illness Rears Its Beautiful Mind and Goes Wide

In November, the Mayor of New York Bill de Blasio and his wife, First Lady Chirlane McCray, launched ThriveNYC, a mental-health initiative, aimed at early detection, prevention and treatment of those suffering from mental …

Rockford resident copes with PTSD – WREX.com – Rockford's News …

Rock Valley College is focusing its upcoming first Tuesday lecture on post-traumatic stress disorder. A Rockford woman shares her story of being a victim, and a survivor.

Study finds widespread cyberbullying, signs of PTSD among teens …

Megan Ranney, MD, who led the study, said it serves as a reminder to parents, schools, and doctors that bullying and violence are prevalent problems. She also said more should be done to identify and treat PTSD in teens.

Schizophrenia Tied to Much Higher Risk of Suicide Attempts …

18, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Schizophrenia patients are at significantly increased risk of attempting suicide, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data from more than 21,700 Canadians, including 101 who had been …

Law to make PTSD a 'presumed' occupational illness for Ontario first …

Legislation that recognizes PTSD as an occupational illness for Ontario first responders has been hailed as a "huge win." Certain types of cancer are already "presumed" to be occupational illnesses for Ontario firefighters, who …