Ontario is poised to introduce legislation that would see PTSD included as a “presumptive” occupational illness for first responders. It's a move that will ensure more protection for firefighters, police and […]

Brandon Hogan was a rookie firefighter at Station 22 at Lincoln Fields in March 2005 when his life changed. That morning, there was a call about a child who had swallowed his mother's anti-psychotic […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (KIMT)— When you picture meeting your child for the first time, it's hopefully an exciting image. We all stress how much we love our kids no matter what happens, but sometimes that love can b […]

Focusing on PTSD, another mental illness that affects many Americans, this article from Science Daily discusses the usage of marijuana in individuals suffering from PTSD and how their symptoms have declined […]

Skinner's Post-Vietnam PTSD. Beer Baron. SubscribeSubscribedUnsubscribe 116116. Loading… Loading… Working… Add to … Watch service dog calm war vet's PTSD reaction – Duration: 2:42. USA TODAY 4,449,416 […]

New findings published in the journal Translational Psychiatry show that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may help in changing brain volume. It is known as a type of psychotherapy that focuses on problem […]

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Understanding and coping with postpartum depression. Emily Boster and KIMT staff Published: February 6, 2016, 4:47 am. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) · Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new […]

This video by Dr. Sunil Kumar Aggarwal answers three big questions about mental illness and marijuana usage; whether or not marijuana can cause mental illness; if marijuana can be used to treat mental illness; […]

Sophia Frangou, MD, PhD Individuals whose siblings have bipolar disorder are at high risk for developing mood disorders themselves. However, siblings who.

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Last week, the headlines were blaring: Schizophrenia breakthrough as genetic study reveals link to brain changes! We heard that our best hope for treating “schizophrenia” is to understand it at a genetic lev […]

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Disability advocates and medical professionals came out in opposition to a proposal in the Colorado legislature that would legalize assisted suicide, warning that it would further marginalize the disabled and […]

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By Geneva Gámez-Vallejo In life, we either accept change and new challenges or fall to our limitations. There are moments and circumstances that leave their.

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Special Report: Understanding and coping with postpartum depression. Emily Boster Published: February 5, 2016, 11:33 am Updated: February 5, 2016, 12:22 pm. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) · […]

I have been pondering many thoughts around the concept that life is uncertain on so many fronts and certainly for those who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Our health may fade or cause us great […]

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In 2015, the increasing demand for mental health care services by university students raised a huge concern amongst teachers, parents and society in general. In fact, the Centre for Collegiate Mental Health […]