Category Archives: Autism

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 …

Changes in brain connectivity protect against developing bipolar …

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 …

Exciting New Breakthrough in Mental Health | Psychology Today

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

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Autism | Cortical Chauvinism

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT is a therapeutic intervention used in higher functioning autistic individuals as a way of overcoming problems related to anxiety (including obsessive compulsive disorders), depression, …