Category Archives: Mental Health Awareness

2 in 5 people with schizophrenia attempt suicide – Futurity

"Even after taking into account most of the known risk factors for suicide attempts, those with schizophrenia had six times the odds of having attempted suicide in comparison to those without schizophrenia," says Esme …

Could Pregnancy Reduce Symptoms of PTSD? – GoodTherapy.org

For about 75% of women with high rates of PTSD, pregnancy may actually help to decrease symptoms such as depression and anxiety.

Settlement Limits Solitary Confinement for People With Mental …

A settlement reached last week in a class-action lawsuit regarding the solitary confinement of individuals with mental illness in Indiana's prisons promises sweeping reforms that will affect hundreds of people. The suit against …

Disability Rights Legislative Day 2016 | Midland Empire Resources …

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Study Links Child Abuse, Neglect to Earlier Onset of Bipolar Disorder

11, 2016 (HealthDay News) — People with bipolar disorder who have a history of being abused or neglected as children may have more severe symptoms and a higher risk of suicide, new research suggests. “Our findings …