Bipolar disorder can be difficult to treat if a patient doesn't respond to lithium. Scientists try to determine what makes some bipolar patients different than others.
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Psych Central Supports the Bipartisan Mental Health Reform Act of …
mental-health-reform-act-murphy-cassidy-2015 We believe that mental health and behavioral healthcare reforms in the United States are vital. The vision that President Kennedy had in 1963 about accessible mental health …
An Instagram Battles Mental Illness So Beautifully It Became an Art …
Artist and photographer Melissa Spitz uses photography to capture her mother's mental illness. Her work was featured at Instagram #MyStory gallery.
Should You Use Your Employer's Mental Health Screening Tools …
In a word, no. Employer's screening tools for any kind of mental health issue — if not required by working in a sensitive industry — should be avoided, as they bring little value to you, the employee, that you can't get elsewhere.
Three PTSD Myths: Ending Stigma of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder …
There are many myths about posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Due to the stigma of mental illnesses such as PTSD, myths are common. The best way to address a myth is by educating people with the truth. So here are …