Just weeks before psychiatry’s new diagnostic “bible”—the DSM 5— is set to be released, the world’s major funder …
mental illness
Google Searches Reveal Seasonal Trends in Mental Illnesses
It’s easy to appreciate the seasonality of winter blues, but web searches show that other disorders may ebb and flow with the weather as well.
Can Your Child Be Too Religious?
Religion can be a source of comfort that improves well-being. But some kinds of religiosity could be a sign of deeper mental health issues.
Judge in Aurora Case Calls for Use of ‘Truth Serum’— But Does It Work?
If accused Aurora mass shooter James Holmes wants to enter a plea of insanity in the “Batman” movie theater massacre, he will have to agree to narcoanalysis.
Mental Illness Increases Risk of Being Homicide Victim
Study highlights surprising rate of victimization of the mentally ill
Most Common Psychiatric Disorders Share Genetic Roots
Diverse mental illnesses may actually represent variations on a common theme rather than separate disorders.
Should Mentally Ill Patients Be Allowed to Smoke?
Smoking has long been tolerated in psychiatric institutes, but administrators want to ban the habit
Yoga and the Mind: Can Yoga Reduce Symptoms of Major Psychiatric Disorders?
Yoga does the body good, and according to a new study, it may ease the mind as well.
How Keeping Psych Records Too Private Can Hurt Patient Care
The latest research suggests that preventing psychiatrists from sharing their patients’ records with their other doctors may actually do more harm than good.
After Aurora, Questions About Mass Murder and Mental Illness
With the recent revelations that alleged movie-theater shooter James Holmes had been seeing a psychiatrist prior to carrying out the July 20 massacre in Aurora, Colo., questions about the link between violence and mental illness …
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Hitting Your Kids Increases Their Risk of Mental Illness
Children who are pushed, grabbed, shoved, slapped or hit are more likely to be diagnosed with mental illness. Just one more reason to embrace alternative forms of discipline
Update: Why Was Demi Moore Hospitalized?
Her recent weight loss and frail appearance have fueled concerns about the actress’ mental state.
