Category Archives: Sleep

“I'm fine!” How I lied my way through postpartum depression …

My husband and I were aware all women are at risk for postpartum depression. Though he felt powerless to protect me from mood swings, sleep deprivation and the challenges of new parenthood, he did what he could — in …

Moms with Postpartum Depression Face Increased Risk of Suicide …

A new study suggests mothers with postpartum psychological disorders are more likely to commit suicide during the first 12 months after giving birth than those without a mental disorder. A team of epidemiologists at Aarhus …

Report: Joining Physical & Behavioral Health | Psych Central News

A new set of policy recommendations that would improve the quality of behavioral health care patients receive in clinical settings has been developed by.

The Relationship Between Schizophrenia and Dementia …

Schizophrenia is a chronic disorder characterized by symptoms that include hallucinations, delusions, abnormalities in the verbal expression of thought, diminished social interactions, diminished motivation, and difficulties …

Dual Diagnosis: You Must Treat Addiction and Mental Illness …

It's important to treat both the mental illness and the addiction if you have a dual diagnosis. Like most people I know in recovery, I have dual diagnosis (also called co-occurring disorders). This just means that I have been …