A new study found that a history of mental illness had no significant association with gun violence.
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Justin Bieber Reportedly Getting Treatment For Depression
A source close to Bieber says the singer is “confident he will feel better soon.”
Can SSRIs Interfere With Opioid Pain Relief?
A new study examined whether patients who were on SSRIs received less pain relief from certain opioids.
Evan Rachel Wood Gets Candid About Psychiatric Hospital Stint At 22
The Westworld actress penned a powerful testimony about her time at a psychiatric hospital for Nylon magazine.
Mental Health Care Access Remains An Obstacle For Inmates
Across the country, facilities are struggling to provide the care needed for inmates with mental health issues.
Man's Emotional Support Alligator Raises Eyebrows
The man said that staying close with the alligator has helped him stay off of prescriptions for his depression. For most people, being in close company with a five-foot-long alligator would be the opposite of comforting. But when Joie Henney feels symptoms of depression coming on, he snuggles up with Wally, his emotional support alligator.… Continue reading Man's Emotional Support Alligator Raises Eyebrows
Addiction or Mental Illness: Which Should You Treat First?
Substance use can alter behaviors, moods, and personalities so severely for people with addiction that without specialized knowledge and experience, it’s difficult to determine underlying causes such as mental illness or trauma. I credit psychological intervention for pushing me into recovery from alcoholism. Addiction is a mental illness, but is it one that needs to… Continue reading Addiction or Mental Illness: Which Should You Treat First?
For Millennials, Accessing Mental Health Care Is A Major Issue
The high cost of mental health care and a lack of mental health availability make it harder for millennials in need. Aishia Correll, 27, grew up in a world where therapy was not an option. So, when the Philadelphia woman began struggling with her mental health, she turned to painting instead. But now, Correll tells… Continue reading For Millennials, Accessing Mental Health Care Is A Major Issue
Parents Give Up Custody Of Adopted Kids To Get Them Mental Health Help
“To this day, it is the most gut-wrenching thing I’ve ever had to do in my life,” said one parent who gave up custody of his child. Every year, adoptive parents find themselves with no choice other than to give up custody of their mentally ill children to the state. This issue is outlined in… Continue reading Parents Give Up Custody Of Adopted Kids To Get Them Mental Health Help
Can Music Therapy Help Ease Anxiety For Pregnant Women?
Researchers examined whether music could work as a tool to help calm symptoms of anxiety in pregnant women. With four prior miscarriages, 42-year-old Elizabeth Larsen of Huntley, Ill., struggled with severe anxiety during her pregnancy. But Larsen says she found relief through music therapy, in which music is used to improve health. New research indicates… Continue reading Can Music Therapy Help Ease Anxiety For Pregnant Women?