Worldwide, acute mental disorders, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, afflict between 1.5 and 3 percent of the population. The progressive toll of mental illness is painful anywhere, but often especially wrenching in …
Category Archives: Mental Illness
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 …
3 Reasons It's Harmful to Use Mental Illnesses as Adjectives and …
I'm so OCD!” “You're acting totally schizo.” How many times have you or someone you know used mental illnesses to describe everyday feelings or behavior? Here's why we should find other words to use.
Mouse Study: Diet May Reduce Schizophrenia Symptoms | Psych …
A ketogenic diet high in fat and extremely low in carbohydrates and sugars may be very helpful for patients with schizophrenia, according to a new mouse study.
The Mistake of Removing Mental Illness From The Discussion …
There are a couple of things in common in some mass killings. One is that a weapon is used. The other is that the person doing the killing suffers from mental illness. The former is the “real problem” in some discussions.