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When will we start taking mental health seriously? – KevinMD.com

Previous drug abusers who end up in poor health and are looked upon as a succubus who drains the healthcare system of its resources. Occasionally however you find someone who just wants to get better. I believe, maybe …

Jessica Jones Is a Show About Trauma That Doesn't Skip Over The …

Plenty of media narratives touch on trauma and recovery nowadays, and PTSD has become a common trope. But in real life, everybody deals with trauma differently—and Marvel's new series Jessica Jones actually shows the …

Lower availability of omega-3 fatty acids associated with bipolar …

People with bipolar disorder have lower levels of certain omega-3 fatty acids that cross the blood-brain barrier than people who do not, according to researchers from Penn State College of Medicine and the National Institutes …

The Gaping Hole in the Prison Early Release Program: Mental …

"The Gaping Hole in the Prison Early Release Program: Mental Health Care". The title of this post is the headline of this lengthy National Journal article which carries this subheadline: "Much has been made of this latest effort, …

Structural brain connectivity as a genetic marker for schizophrenia …

Schizophrenia has been considered an illness of disrupted brain connectivity since its earliest descriptions. Several studies have suggested brain white matter is affected not only in patients with schizophrenia but also in …