Though mental illness remains heavily stigmatized, with politicians blaming everything from poverty to crime on mental health issues, mental illness is common. About a quarter of the population will face a mental health issue …
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Top 10 Psychology & Mental Health Topics of 2015 | World of …
Meanwhile, we continue to bring psychology and mental health to the masses — our mission for the past 20 years. It's a mission of hope, because although we reach 8 million people a month on Psych Central, there are …
Guerilla Tactics Tied to Greater PTSD Risk for Vets | Psych Central …
Veterans who have faced guerilla warfare tactics, such as suicide attacks and roadside bombs, are at greater risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than those who fought in more conventional warfare, according to a …
Smoking and Mental Illness | World of Psychology – Psych Central
According to the National Institutes of Mental Health, smoking can lessen the effects of antipsychotic medication. On the other hand, other studies have shown that smoking has positive effects on attention, working memory …
Resources Found Lacking for Non-Veterans with PTSD | Psych …
Veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have access to the Veterans Health Administration and Defense Department, which acts as a center for research, data and services for combat-related PTSD …