Schizophrenia is a complex mental disorder with symptoms which can be positive and negative. Here is how to recognize them and react the right way.

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In the study, British investigators tried an approach called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a short-term treatment typically involving six to 10 sessions. “CBT works by providing individuals with skills t […]

If you want an idea of how much mental illness and substance abuse is out there, listen to the police scanners in a major metropolitan area, like South Florida, where I work. Some agencies use human […]

Critics of New York's SAFE Act, which requires mental health professionals to report anyone they deem “likely to engage in conduct that will cause serious harm to self or others,” have raised similar concerns. […]

The Link Between PCOS and Bipolar Disorder Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) has seemed like the fad diagnosis. It's one of those situations where it suddenly seems that everyone seems to be diagnosed with it […]

To me, self-awareness in mental health isn't just about knowing you have a problem. It's not just about seeing a doctor either. It's a lot more complicated than that. It's about learning from the worst of […]

A $500 million investment in mental-health services. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tabacco, Firearms, and Explosives will announce a rule requiring background checks for people who purchase weapons through a trust or […]

The mentally ill fall into this category. Most of us are ill equipped to handle a fellow citizen in deep mental crisis shaking and frothing in front of us. It is an incredibly confronting situation that makes […]

White House spokesman Josh Earnest on Monday accused House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, and all congressional Republicans, of being insincere when it comes to tackling mental illness. Well, I will say that […]

Most veterans who apply for a service dog have PTSD, often on top of physical disabilities, according to Terri Stringer, assistant executive director of Patriot PAWS. “We have 100 veterans on our list waiting […]

Social Anxiety, also known as Social Phobia, is one subset of anxiety disorder in which anxiety is specifically triggered by social interactions (or the thought of them.) The condition can ravage self-esteem […]

Question: “What is a panic attack”? Panic attacks are basically sudden attacks of fear. They may last from 10 to 15 minutes or so. Symptoms associated with fear can be physical, such as shortness of bre […]

The Disability Rights Fund (DRF), located in Boston, MA, is seeking a Director of Development. DRF utilizes an e-office structure with employees living across the globe. The Director of Development position […]

Less than three weeks after the Florida Supreme Court ordered his removal from the bench, a Brevard County judge is seeking a rehearing based on post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Some people hear 'Borderline Personality Disorder' and call bullshit. What I've learned over the past few years is that it's not bullshit at all.

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The new year offers more hope than ever for treatment of mental disorders.

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Exciting New Breakthrough in Mental Health | Psychology Today

The Student Services department hosted the annual Mental Health Awareness Fair at Conant during lunch periods on Friday, December 11. Students could visit an array of stations, including a “positive t […]

“To put it into perspective, it's important to note that the percentage of patients who experience postpartum depression is much higher than the number of patients who are diagnosed with gestational d […]

Abstract. Anxiety disorders are common in adolescents (ages 12 to 18) and contribute to a range of impairments. There has been speculation that adolescents with anxiety are at risk for being treatment […]

“People with post-traumatic stress disorder grow anxious based on reminders of past trauma, and generalize that fear to a variety of triggers that resemble the initial trauma,” says Rajendra A. Morey. (Credit: […]