Mental Health:
News on Mental Health and research news. Information on Mental Health and Mental Disorders.
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Nearly 20% of children in the United States suffer from a mental disorder, and that percentage has been increasing for over a decade, according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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Suicide rates among middle-aged Americans have risen sharply in the U.S. during the past decade, prompting concern that the recession and slowly recovering economy in recent years is negatively impacting baby boomers who may be stressed to the point of inflicting harm to themselves.
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One of the most stereotyped pet owner behaviors is that of a single woman with a house full of cats - a mental health condition sometimes referred to as animal hoarding. Discover what researchers have to say about why the number of cats in your home offers some clues about your mental health.
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The internet might be an inexpensive and valuable tool for improving mental health treatments and interventions. Researchers discovered something previously unknown about mental health issues when they searched Google databases.
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The virus that causes cold sores, including other viral or bacterial infections, may be linked to memory loss, according to the results of a study published in the March 26 issue of Neurology. Indeed, if further studies establish such a link, it could potentially be used to help prevent strokes or Alzheimer’s disease.
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Seventy percent of women have a virus that they may not know about. Fifteen percent of children have a gene variant that combined with their mother's virus, could lead to schizophrenia. The finding say researchers, is a first to link the mental illness to a virus cause.
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Treatment with brain pacemaker reported to restore anorexia nervosa patients to good health.
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Psychiatric illnesses have long been believed to have a genetic component. A new study has not only reinforced that concept but also found that five major psychiatric illnesses share a common genetic basis. The findings may lead to new treatments for these disorders.
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Feeling drained? Try one of these science-backed tips from Prevention Magazine to gain more energy and get more done!
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These days, vampires are a popular topic for books, movies, and video games. However, most of us can be counted among those that do not believe in their existence. Now, Turkish doctors have published a case report of a man who has assumed the role of a real-life vampire. They published their report on February 8 in the Journal of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics.
