All children who lose a parent are at greater risk for depression than their peers who do not suffer this loss. But the risk of those whose parent dies because of suicide continues to increase while that for the others (i.e., natural causes or accident) levels off sooner, say the authors of a report in the American Journal of Psychiatry.... Full Story
Children believe if someone tries hard enough, he or she can overcome ADHD or depression, suggest authors. . . Full Story
Research published in the current issue of
Nature offers a clue to the genetic puzzle of schizophrenia. . .
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A statewide hotline in Georgia is linking patients to services. . .
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After suicide, cancer is the second leading cause of death for people with schizophrenia, noted French researchers. . . Full Story
Improvements in mental health treatment for women veterans were part of a bill (HR 1211) the House passed by unanimous vote, 408 to zero. Among the provisions are special training for mental health professionals to treat women for sexual abuse and PTSD, and a study of the barriers, including stigma, to seeking treatment. Reports indicate sexual harassment of military women has increased and is often unreported.... Full Story
"Behavioral health services are often the first place cuts in coverage are made," said Mental Health America's CEO, David Shern. . . Full Story
"Research on gene-environment interaction in mental and behavioral disorders" is more complex than finding a single gene responsible for depression...
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People with schizophrenia suffer inconsistent services, deficient treatments, and a shortage of them. . . Full Story