Depression November 27, 2015 How psychiatry killed Austin 'Gus' Deeds The stabbing of Virginia State Senator Creigh Deeds, followed by the alleged suicide of his presumed assailant, and son, Austin "Gus" Deeds are tragic events that could have been easily prevented.
Depression October 28, 2015 Many kids with mental health issues see only pediatricians One in three children who were diagnosed and treated for mental health conditions on an outpatient basis saw their primary-care doctors for this care, a new study reports.
Health Care October 28, 2015 Nobel discovery opens window to Alzheimer's disease The discovery of cells in the brain that act as the body's internal global positioning system, which won three scientists the Nobel Prize for medicine on Monday, opens an intriguing new window onto dementia.
Depression October 28, 2015 Dr. Manny: Keep the #CharlieCharlieChallenge and other social media crazes out of your homes This social media frenzy is driving me crazy. Every day it seems there is a new “challenge” for young people to partake in. A few weeks ago it was the #KylieJennerChallenge, which resulted in plenty of #KylieJennerChallengeFails, and left kids in need of medical attention with damage to their faces.
Depression October 28, 2015 Germanwings crash: Mental illness alone does not explain co-pilot's behavior, experts say Investigators may never know exactly why Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz carried out what is believed to have been a deliberate plane crash in the French Alps on Tuesday, but mental health experts say that any mental illness that Lubitz may have had is just one possible contributor to the tragedy.
Psychosis October 28, 2015 More Evidence That PTSD, Heart Disease Linked People with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be at a higher risk for heart disease, with a study of U.S. war veterans finding that those with the disorder were more likely to have heart disease than their peers
Rare Diseases October 27, 2015 Maryland man blames shoplifting on temporary amnesia A 46-year-old man fined $500 for shoplifting at a Maryland grocery store in February is disputing the citation by saying he experienced a rare condition similar to a brief form of amnesia, My Fox DC reported.
Alzheimers October 27, 2015 Scientists researching brain disorders create super-clever mice Scientists have genetically modified mice to be super-intelligent and found they are also less anxious, a discovery that may help the search for treatments for disorders such as Alzheimer's, schizophrenia and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Alzheimers October 27, 2015 Long-term shift work linked to decreased brain function, memory loss Working abnormal hours in the long-term may lead to memory loss and slower, irreversible brain processing speed, suggests a new study published in British Medical Journal.
Depression October 27, 2015 Suicide risk factors for US Army soldiers identified A new study identifies distinct profiles for U.S. army officers and enlisted soldiers at highest risk of attempting suicide.
Depression October 27, 2015 Antipsychotic use rising among teens and young adults A growing number of teens and young adults are being prescribed antipsychotics, a new study suggests.
