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Risk Factors Help Predict Violence in Adults with Mental Illness …

New research suggest three factors increase the risk of violent behavior among people with mental illness. Investigators discovered alcohol use, engagement in violent behavior, or being the victim of violent behavior predict …

Researchers ID Risk Factors That Predict Violence in Adults With …

Researchers have identified three risk factors that make adults with mental illness more likely to engage in violent behavior.

Study suggests there should be a shift in focus in cognitive …

It's almost five decades since Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) was first recognized as a way to treat depression. CBT is a now a commonly used treatment for depression, anxiety, psychosis and other conditions.

Why Do We Fear Mental Illness? | Psychology Today

The instinct to avoid the topic of mental illness prevents many families whose lives have been impacted by it from talking about it.

Here's a Treatment That Can Reduce Your Fear of the Dentist …

In the study, British investigators tried an approach called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a short-term treatment typically involving six to 10 sessions. “CBT works by providing individuals with skills to address their fear,” …