Category Archives: Research

Study Finds Lithium Safe For Children With Bipolar Disorder « CBS …

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A new study finds that Lithium is safe and effective for treating children with bipolar disorder. The medication is commonly prescribed for adults to control mood swings. Research in the journal …

This Photo Series Tries To Combat The Stigma Of Mental Illness …

BuzzFeed News spoke to Dior Vargas, founder of the People of Colour and Mental Illness Photo Project…

Kids With Mental Ills Often Treated Solely by Primary Care Doctors …

MONDAY, Oct. 12, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Family doctors and pediatricians are often the sole source of a child's mental health care, particularly for kids suffering from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

How Your Smartphone Can Detect Bipolar Disorder

The sensors in smartphones can accurately detect the changes in mood that are indicative of bipolar disorder, according to a new study. That could lead to faster treatment and better outcomes for sufferers.