True or False? Mental Health
How much do you know about women’s mental health? Take our quiz to find out.
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Bipolar Disorder 101
Learning the facts about bipolar disorder is important. Here’s what you need to know.
I’ve Learned to Be Open About My Mental Illness to Help Bring Awareness in the Indian Community
After years of living in shame, I’m now a mental health advocate who embraces her culture and identity
What Dr. Virginia Lindahl Wants You to Know About Suicide
Educating yourself about suicide risks and prevention could help you save someone's life
What Exactly Is Schizophrenia?
You've probably heard of this disease. But do you really know much about it?
Visiting My Sister in the Psych Unit
A rare case of measles in childhood caused my sister's permanent brain injury and complicated psychoses.
Why Do People Commit Suicide? Mental Illness Isn’t the Only Cause – Social Factors Like Loneliness, Financial Ruin and Shame Can Be Triggers
The U.S. suicide rate has been increasing for decades.
Menopause and Schizophrenia: A Connection?
Menopausal schizophrenia is more common than you might think. If you hear voices, feel paranoid, experience delusions or have other symptoms, seek help from your health care professional.
Causes of Mood Swings
Occasional mood swings are normal, but it may help to know what's causing your mood swings, especially if they're disrupting your life.
Autism, Bipolar and Schizophrenia Share Genetic Similarities
By examining brain tissue, researchers say they've found similarities in certain mental illnesses, including autism and schizophrenia.
Demi Lovato Wants to Change the Face of Mental Illness
Demi Lovato has released five best-selling albums and a slew of hit singles. But for the 44 million American adults struggling with mental illness, it's the 24-year-old's decision to share her own mental health battles that may rank as her most meaningful achievement to date.
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Mental Illness Not a Driving Force Behind Crime
Few crimes committed by mentally ill patients were directly linked to symptoms, researcher notes
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a brain disorder, with many abnormalities of the brain structure, function and chemistry. READ MORE