Bipolar disorder is a serious brain disorder characterized by mood swings. The distinct symptoms are alternating periods of mania and depression. It is a psychological disorder commonly seen in patients with first degree relatives suffering …
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Senate tackles mental health care reform | Occupy The Bronx
A Senate panel took up the issue of mental health care Thursday, discussing legislation promoted by Sen. Chris Murphy to overhaul the system, an unusual move since Congress hasn't tackled comprehensive reform in decades. While a …
Schizophrenia treatment shows promise – Business Insider
A combination of therapy may be the best approach to treating schizophrenia.
We've been overlooking an effective treatment for a major mental…
Schizophrenia is a devastating brain disorder, and current treatments may not do enough to address the personal suffering, family burden, and cost to society linked to the illness. But a landmark new study finds that a …
Why can't we treat mental illness by fixing the brai… – Aeon
Our understanding and treatment of mental disorders is primitive. Why is that? The burden on our society is huge. A quarter of women will have an episode of depression at some stage in their lives (it's about half that for men).