Georgia: In order to prevent and cure debilitating ailments including Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and autism, a new study at Georgia State University‘s TReNDS Center may result in early detection. This study was published in the Journal of Scientific Reports. A team of seven scientists from Georgia State developed a sophisticated computer programme that was able … Read more
Editor’s note: This article was updated on 1/5/2021. Many people say CBD helps them manage health issues like pain, anxiety, sleep trouble, and PTSD. CBD is short for cannabidiol, a natural compound in cannabis (also known as marijuana) and hemp plants. It has the same chemical makeup as cannabis but doesn’t cause a high. In … Read more
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 delusional thought processes. In severe cases, dating is probably out of the question. Even if your condition is well-treated, you may have trouble enjoying activities. … Read more
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, but their ideas about it aren’t right. “The image of schizophrenia in popular culture is usually of the most severely disabled patients, who are often … Read more
The show’s hook-up with the charity was designed to help the actors, producers and writers learn more about “the emotional and social experience of living with schizophrenia, particularly looking at attitudes towards mental health in African Caribbean communities,” EastEnders bosses said. Source link
“I like the fact that, through my work, I’ve been able to really break down the stigma,” says Lisa Guardiola, vice president of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) affiliate in the south suburbs of Chicago. Guardiola, along with 20 million people worldwide, has schizophrenia. Through her recovery and volunteer work, she’s … Read more
Sister Lucinda Claghorn was 17 when she had her first psychotic episode. “My family abandoned me and handed me over to a local mental health clinic,” recalls Claghorn, a nun at the Secular Franciscan Order in Mobile, AL. She was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia and admitted to AltaPointe Health, a psychiatric hospital. “The staff at … Read more
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 College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences at James Cook University in Australia. Frontiers in Psychology: “Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) Program As a … Read more
You may have heard claims that kombucha, a fermented tea drink, can be helpful for a wide variety of physical health conditions. But what about mental health disorders like schizophrenia? Here’s what you should know. What Is the Gut Microbiome? The trillions of bacteria in your intestines make up your gut microbiome. Many things can … Read more
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. Me, Myself and Them, Annenberg Public Policy Center, 2007. YouTube. “Compassion for Voices: A Tale of Courage and Hope,” Center for Mindfulness. Columbia University Center … Read more