MIT neuroscientists have shed new light on how a single gene can play a role in more than one disease — autism and schizophrenia. They found that different mutations of the Shank3 gene produce distinct molecular and …
Category Archives: National Institute of Mental Health
Reform model not yet helping people with mental illness
People who are diagnosed with mental health conditions did not see improvements in coordination and quality of care as hoped but did not experience large cuts in access as some had feared under an early alternative …
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Play Role in Bipolar Disorder: Study …
FRIDAY, Dec. 4, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A small study suggests there may be a link between levels of omega-3 fatty acids and bipolar disorder. Researchers compared 27 people with bipolar disorder and 31 people …
Mental Health in America: A Shakespearean Tragedy – Psych Central
Social factors, environmental triggers, and increased stress in modern life all influence mental health, including the onset of depression. With healthcare expenditures approaching $3 trillion, our disorders and diseases are …
Brain Differences May Explain Why Some With Schizophrenia …
TUESDAY, Nov. 17, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Researchers believe they've identified brain structure differences that increase the risk of hallucinations in people with schizophrenia.