Genes play a crucial role over time although environmental factors matter most in the short term, according to a major study into social anxiety and avoidant personality disorders from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health.
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Watch app developer won't sleep until vets with PTSD can | Cult of …
A watch app developed by the son of an Iraq war veteran could help veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder finally get good sleep.
26% of adults diagnosed with mental illness « Shropshire Star
More than a quarter of adults have been diagnosed with a mental illness at some point during their lifetime, with a fifth reporting depression, figures show.
NC mental health advocates encouraged by Obama's proposal to …
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Advocates for people living with mental illnesses say they're encouraged by President Obama's proposal to spend an additional $500 million on treatment, but it's unclear if Congress will approve …
Forensic Psychiatric Patients Don't Blame Mental Illness for Crimes …
Offenders sentenced to forensic psychiatric care do not consider their mental illness to be the main reason for their crimes. Instead, they point to abuse,