New Book Brings Information, Hope, to People with Mental Illness
Sept. 7, 2022 – Pooja Mehta began having anxiety and hearing voices when she was 15 years old.“I was fortunate to have incredibly supportive parents who insisted that I get…
Phone-Snubbing Friends Can Be a Sign of Mental Illness
Aug. 25, 2021 -- Phone snubbing: You may have done it, or someone you know is guilty of it. It happens when one person ignores another to pay attention to…
Dating With Schizophrenia
Dating can be tough for anyone. A serious mental health condition like schizophrenia adds even more challenges to the mix. At times, it can cause psychotic behaviors, like hallucinations and…
What Schizophrenia Symptoms and Stigma Feel Like
Schizophrenia may be one of the most misunderstood mental illnesses. Though it affects about 1% of U.S. adults, many people don’t know much about it. Or they think they do,…
Varanasi starts free consultaion for mental health issues – ET HealthWorld
The Varanasi district administration, in collaboration with Deva Mental Healthcare, has started a free consultation service to help people overcome Covid fear and anxiety, as well as deal with other…
Mental Illness Not a Factor in Most Mass Shootings
THURSDAY, Feb. 25, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Contrary to what many believe, a new study finds that mental illness isn't a factor in most mass shootings or other types of…
Support Animals for Schizophrenia
Sources: Greg and Melanie Wilson, Daytona Beach, FL. Frontiers in Veterinary Science: “Psychiatric Assistance Dog Use for People Living with Mental Health Disorders.” Janice Lloyd, associate professor in the…
The Best Videos, Blogs, and Books on Schizophrenia
SOURCES: Corinne Cather, PhD, director of psychology services, Massachusetts General Hospital Schizophrenia Program. Sarah Keedy, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral neuroscience, University of Chicago Medical Center. Snyder, K.…
Managing Schizophrenia With Family and Work
SOURCES: Corinne Cather, PhD, director of psychology services, Massachusetts General Hospital Schizophrenia Program. Jessica Gannon, MD, assistant professor of psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Sarah Keedy, PhD, associate professor…
COVID Especially Risky With Schizophrenia
THURSDAY, Jan. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Schizophrenia is second only to age when it comes to risk factors for dying from COVID-19, new research suggests. People with this mental…