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12 Tweets That Prove No One Should Be Ashamed Of Mental Illness

Given that one in four people will experience a mental health condition at some point in their lifetime, this is unacceptable. Thankfully, a critical mass of Twitter users are here to transform those negative perceptions, starting …

Schizophrenia Update: Researchers Identify Tiny Area In …

Schizophrenia's most difficult-to-treat symptoms may be caused by a loss of specific brain cells located in a tiny part of the hippocampus.

The California Bar Has Apparently Already Stopped Asking About …

When I clicked through, I saw the following statement (without attribution) that “In California, the State Bar has removed its question asking about mental health diagnosis and treatment.” For the past year or so, I've been talking …

Local health departments key to expanding mental health care in US

Drexel's professors found that of the 505 local health departments they studied, between 30 and 40 percent provided some form of mental health care services. Additionally, those that provided services were found to be seven …

Guerilla Tactics Tied to Greater PTSD Risk for Vets | Psych Central …

Veterans who have faced guerilla warfare tactics, such as suicide attacks and roadside bombs, are at greater risk for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than those who fought in more conventional warfare, according to a …