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Tag: mental health disorders
Mental Health Disorders Rising Among Millennials
Working long hours and stagnant wages may play a role in the rise.
Is Mindfulness Meditation A Viable Treatment Option For Depression, Anxiety?
Experts believe that the mental health practice can be beneficial to those dealing with mental health issues.
Could Microdosing Psychedelics Treat Mood Disorders?
A new study investigated whether low doses of psychedelic drugs could have an antidepressant effect.
Are "Night Owls" More Prone to Depression?
Researchers examined if burning the midnight oil could put you at higher risk for mental health disorders.
AI May Soon Be Trained To Diagnose Mental Illness
Some scientists believe that AI-diagnosed mental illness will be a reality in the space of years, not decades.
California Aims To Tighten Law That Diverts Suspects To Mental Health Treatment
Prosecutors argue that a new law should restrict the type of suspects who can qualify for mental health treatment in lieu of jail. California prosecutors are fighting to amend a law aimed at diverting mentally ill suspects to treatment in lieu of the criminal justice system. The law, signed by Governor Jerry Brown in June… Continue reading California Aims To Tighten Law That Diverts Suspects To Mental Health Treatment