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Hallucinations Alone Are Not Predictors of Schizophrenia Onset …

Despite decades of study, schizophrenia has remained stubbornly difficult to diagnose in its earliest stage – between the appearance of symptoms and the development of the disorder. Now, a new analysis led by researchers …

Texas lawmakers want to know why state paid $2.2 million for …

Rep. Chris Turner, D-Grand Prairie, wants a “full forensic reconstruction” of the state's decision to fund PTSD research at an Irving clinic. Texas lawmakers are saying they'd like to know why a state agency spent $2 million for …

Disability rights advocates fight back after California passes assisted …

Disability rights advocates are fighting back after Gov. Jerry Brown, D-Calif., authorized assisted suicide in California. In a letter to lawmakers explaining his decision, Brown wrote that he considered “what I would want in the …

Adult Bipolar Disorder Drug May be Safe for Kids – WebMD

As the researchers explained, lithium has long been the drug of choice for treating adults with bipolar disorder, which is characterized by extreme mood swings. The condition affects about 1 percent of teens and is a leading …

How to deal with Social Anxiety Disorder – medical empowerment

Many of us aren't that great in large groups of people who we don't know well. Shyness and reticence are to an extent part of the British psyche. There are, however, many people whose anxiety in social situations is disabling, …