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Are Radicals Mentally Ill? | Dr. Peggy Drexler – Huffington Post

A study funded by the U.S. Justice Department found that "lone wolf terrorists," individuals motivated by the ideology of a certain group who act alone, are prone to mental illness, often acting from some combination of personal grievance … a public health one as well — certainly another reason to reframe the discussion surrounding the causes of terrorist acts, and to argue for an increase in the resources available for preventing, identifying, and treating mental illness.

The Criminalization of People With Mental Illness in America: The …

The World Health Organization's slogan, that there is no health without mental health, is well known. In America this tag line conveys a similar message that policy makers need to establish a consensus-based mental health …

Mental Illness–No Motive Required | Dr. Peggy Drexler

Indeed, it appears that Hanna–who was arrested on multiple charges, including kidnapping, assault and battery on a child, and breaking and entering at night–may suffer from severe mental illness. Earlier this week, when …

5 Lies Ruining Your Mental Health | Amy Morin – Huffington Post

Despite ongoing efforts to educate the public about mental health, many misconceptions remain. Before the stigma can be stopped, these five mental health myths need to be debunked:

Unlock Brain Potential to Protect Against Decline

Our brain is probably the most neglected, abused and poorly understood organ of our entire body. While sports concussions and Alzheimer’s awareness are at an all-time high, many of us fail to protect our brain from potentially reversible decline. The No. 1 cause of cognitive decline is not the 13 pe …