Category Archives: ADHD

Brain Wiring Changes Might Help Guard Against Bipolar Disorder …

5, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Naturally occurring brain wiring changes might help prevent bipolar disorder in people who have a high genetic risk for the mental illness, a new study suggests. The discovery about these brain …

Brain Connectivity Changes Can Protect Against Bipolar Disorder …

Naturally occurring changes in brain wiring can help patients at high genetic risk of developing bipolar disorder avert the onset of the illness, according to a new study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at …

Mental Illness: A Smoking Gun | Psychology Today

People with untreated mental illness are 16 times more likely to be killed by police than people without, a new study says.

Borderline Personality Disorder | Psych Central

Borderline personality disorder is a personality disorder that is characterized by a recurring, long-standing pattern of having unstable relationships with others — romantic, friendships and with family members. It's marked by …

Here's a Treatment That Can Reduce Your Fear of the Dentist …

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 to address their fear,” …