Believing these common myths about mental illness is keeping us sick.

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5 Lies Ruining Your Mental Health | Psychology Today

Stem cells from adult schizophrenia patients form new proteins more slowly than those from healthy people, according to new research. The findings are enhancing understanding of how schizophrenia affects the […]

Abstract: Cognitive–behavioral therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based treatment for anxiety; however, a growing body of research suggests that CBT effect sizes are smaller in Veteran samples. The aim of this s […]

Psychoses are severe, unhealthy and debilitating mental disorders that are likely to take you beyond normal function. Personality disorders are mental disorders that create limitations in your ability to […]

From a teen in Canada: I have been formally diagnosed with major depressive disorder and social anxiety disorder and have been taking steps to deal with them. Recently I discovered Avoidant Personality […]

The clinical name for what I'm struggling with is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), an anxiety disorder where the “fight-or-flight” responses triggered by a terrifying event can't be turned off. PTSD rem […]

My bipolar panic attacks are short lived but crippling. In the middle of one I feel fear, anxiety and helplessness. My heart pounds, my breathing goes shallow.

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Some of your symptoms might be indicative of disorders other than antisocial personality disorder. For example, feeling detached, different, alienated, and lacking emotion, could be a sign of depression. It's […]

The state is segregating thousands of disabled adults in isolating jobs and homes. Many feel trapped, unable to lead independent lives.Source: Part 1: How Minnesota is failing the disabled – StarTribune.com

PBS has a good segment about how Memphis changed the way it treats people with mental illness.

A 24-Hour stationary cycle on a watt bike is being attempted to raise awareness for mental health disorders, particularly Anxiety, Bi-Polar and Depression. Local charities benefiting from the fundraiser […]

Philippe Djegal had a chance to catch up with a local service member who shared her story. She is a veteran and has had to battle with post-traumatic stress disorder.

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In this Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 photo, PTSD service dog Honor lies by the casket of Wade Baker at the Wells Funeral Home in Waynesville, N.C. When he saw his master lying in the flag-draped casket, the […]

In this Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 photo, PTSD service dog Honor lies by the casket of Wade Baker at the Wells Funeral Home in Waynesville, N.C. When he saw his master lying in the flag-draped casket, the […]

Schizoaffective Disorder, Sherry Goes Sane' at the NAMI Oregon Annual Conference in Cottage Grove, Oregon, 12-1 PM, November 14, and a speech on 'Living A Life With Schizoaffective Disorder, Sherry Goes Sane' […]

The mental health community has come to understand that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be as common in children as in adults. What began as a.

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eapcontent.ap.orgADVANCE FOR USE SUNDAY, NOV. 8, 2015 AND THEREAFTER – In this March 2012 photo provided by Paws & Effect, Wade Allen Baker sits with Honor at the end of the PTSD service dog's placement […]

Purcellville, VA (11-4-2015) – Viva Loudoun photographer Jeff Vennitti shot the 2nd Annual Mental Health Awareness Powder Puff football game on Wednesday, November 4 and posted this gallery with 94 shots. As “ […]

A man accused of killing a woman with whom he once had a relationship has been found not guilty by reason of mental illness.

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Man Not Guilty by Reason of Mental Illness in Slaying

Patients with schizophrenia who fail to respond to standard antipsychotic medications have better outcomes if they begin taking the drug clozapine, an atypical antipsychotic drug, instead of moving on to […]