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How Culture Affects Mental Illness: Do Crazy Times Make People …

The science behind America's deepening disturbance.

Supreme Court's Harris Decision Hurts the Disabled | New Republic

It's noteworthy that many of the nation's most prominent disability rights advocacy organizations signed an amicus brief supporting the state of Illinois in this lawsuit. Most are now very disappointed. Now that this partnership …

The Best Reporting on PTSD in Children Exposed to Violence …

When people think of post-traumatic stress disorder, they often focus on military veterans. But there's growing evidence that PTSD is also a serious problem for American civilians, especially those exposed to violence in their …

Brain Implants To Cure Mental Disorders May Soon Be A Thing

A Pentagon agency has earmarked tens of millions of dollars for research into brain implants that could help fight mental disorders. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is launching the five-year …

Mental Illness Can Shorten Lives More Than Chain-Smoking

by Maanvi Singh Mental disorders can reduce life expectancy by 10 to 20 years, as much as or even more than smoking over 20 cigarettes a day, a study finds. We know that smoking boosts the risk of cancer and heart disease, says , a psychiatrist at Oxford University who led the study. But aside […]