We will need to take care that we are not creating new vulnerabilities in those who may not wish to use technology, or do not have the resources or the knowledge to use it, mental health services have led the […]

NHS England's National Clinical Director for Mental Health said: “We must make sure we tackle the higher levels of mortality and reduced life expectancy in patients with mental illness and we are committed t […]

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we recognize the significant advances our nation has made in our understanding of mental illness and in improving support and care for individuals with mental health […]

I also want to thank the Center for Disability Rights for designing and printing our conference programs and sending their extraordinary executive administrative assistant Linda Taylor to manage our check in […]

Catherine Black, a celebrated neurologist and the main character of ABC's risible “Black Box” is known as “the Marco Polo of the brain.” That shouldn't come as much of a surprise: It is a truth univers […]

Catherine Black, a celebrated neurologist and the main character of ABC's risible “Black Box” is known as “the Marco Polo of the brain.” That shouldn't come as much of a surprise: It is a truth univers […]

Guest Post: I asked Pat Quinn, our Director of Counseling Ministries, if he had any thoughts on the latest exchange between David Murray and Heath Lambert (both friends of mine) on the topic of mental […]

CBT is a recommended treatment for schizophrenia in the UK, but how strong is the evidence that it works? Keith Laws suggests it's not as strong as we might hope.

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Bipolar disorder can rage through life like a hurricane. So why does the US healthcare system leave us to cope alone?

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Bipolar disorder tore my friend's life to shreds — A… – Aeon

Bipolar disorder can rage through life like a hurricane. So why does the US healthcare system leave us to cope alone?

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Bipolar disorder tore my friend's life to shreds — Aeon

Inspiration has been linked with people at risk of developing bipolar disorder for the first time in a study. For generations, artists, musicians, poets and writers have described personal experiences of mania […]

A diagnosis of mental illness is more common than ever – did psychiatrists create the problem, or just recognise it?

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The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) has broadened the criteria for specified bipolar disorders with the introduction of the diagnostic category of 'other […]

I'm talking about social anxiety disorder (SAD) – a feeling of overwhelming emotional distress that, for so many, often stands in the way of living life to its fullest, and having meaningful relationships w […]

There's a chance you had suffered from an anxiety attack, and you didn't even know it. Social anxiety disorder -…

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Adam has a secret. He’s shared it with his family and close friends. In fact, he would like to talk about it more openly. But he doesn’t want to use his real name in this story […]

More than 20 percent of civilians with traumatic injuries may develop PTSD. Trauma surgeons explain why many hospitals aren't doing anything about it.

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Summary information for the funding program ACA Mental Health Service Expansion and Behavioral Health Integration, sponsored by Bureau of Primary Health Care.

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Research finds children born to fathers aged over 45 were more likely to have mental health problems and do poorly at school.

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A large scale randomized control trial shows Schema Therapy to be significantly more effective than two major alternative approaches to the treatment of a broad range of personality disorders. Schema Therapy […]