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MENTAL ILLNESS  

Deconstructs the rise of mental illness in America, and examines causes other than a general decline in American mental Health. Provides interesting facts and statistics about mental illness at home and abroad, and offers opinions from several experts.

The myths of mental illness, that mentally ill people are unkempt, unpredictable, violent and dangerous, the results of these myths, the stigma and how we can take a step toward a new attitude.

There are numerous reasons as to why mental illness goes untreated, but the effects of neglecting it can be devastating in a variety of ways.

Several studies have suggested that writers or people with strong creative capabilities are more likely than others to suffer from a class of mental illnesses.

Tryptophan floods the brain cells in mental illness. Patients have taken tryptophan and have gotten worse according to several studies.

There is a logical explanation for mental illness. Unfortunately this explanation is not simple. It is affected by diet.

There have been mental illness novels written on the subject of strained mother daughter relationships. The way the mental illness novel STOP LOOKING AT ME! by J.Gail touches on the issue is raw, gritty, and painfully realistic.

Words can hurt, especially for those struggling with mental illness. Things you say to a person struggling with mental illness can profoundly affect him or her. Sensitivity and consideration go a long way when dealing with a mentally ill individual.

This diet may help fight mental illness, cancer, hypertension (because it is high in potassium and low in sodium), heart disease, PKU, obesity (because it is high in fiber), and other diseases. I do not reject other treatments such as surgery.

Some people believe you can recover from mental illness . Is recovery possible, or will it always be a factor to consider while learning how to manage mental illness.

If you are applying for any type of financial service, including life insurance, and you suffer from a mental illness, the underwriter may wish to utilize the DLAY life expectancy table.

Is internet addiction real? Do you spend too much time online? Could you be addicted to the internet?

Articles discusses the stigma of mental illness today in America and why it shouldn't provide someone from receiving treatment.

This is an article describing what it's like to live secretly with a mental illness.

My mental illness and why I cannot give up smoking.

What to do when a family member is diagnosed with severe mental illness.

How you cope with a mental illness can greatly impact the overall quality of life. A brief guide to coping with Bipolar Disorder.

Mental illness is found in just about almost every household,or either you know someone who has this illiness,you just don't know it because...

According to the Treatment Advocacy Center, the new Senate bill 234, as signed by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, will help improve the state's mental illness treatment law.

A unique perspective on mental illness. This is a potentially controversial piece.

Sometimes, teens can be stricken with mental illness and have trouble adjusting to real life. A look at the situation and getting them help through medicine, nutrition and faith.

The effects of an undiagnosed, untreated mental illness is devastating to families. Often families don't even realize that the family dynamic has been drastically affected until it is far beyond repair.

In the article, "Mental Illness: How Much is Genetic?", the author makes the statement, "As they had for the bipolar disorder, advances in molecular biology also stimulated scientists to undertake linkage studies.

This article aims to change the misconceptions of mental illness.

Some orthomolecular theories of mental illness involve food allergies. My own theory is that there is an allergic reaction to protein because too many amino acids are flooding the cells.

In the latter part of the Middle Ages, insane asylums were created to take the mentally ill people off of the streets. Actually these asylums were in reality prisons and not treatment centers.

Bipolar is a mental illness that can break families apart.

Mental illness can strike almost anyone, anywhere. The term is used to describe almost any form of illness that causes a disruption of a person's behavior. No matter what the course or cause, it's important to know where to turn to for help.

Mental Illness is a hot topic among the media. Depression, ADD/ADHD, and Eating disorders are just 3 of the mental disorders that affect today's youth. But what do these diagnoses really mean, anyway, and are they accurate?

There are many societal misconceptions of mental illness. A particularly extensive circulation of gmythsh concerns depression, considering the prevalence of this illness and the considerable influence it has on the culture of this nation.

A look at mental illness and how to cope with it as a patient or as someone who is "normal". Personal outlook and opinions.

If someone is suffering from mental illness, should they be held responsible for actions that is or could be considered unlawful, for instance murder?

Hurricane Katrina has affected thousands of people, some with mental illnesses.

During a slightly less invasive time in Hollywood--a lot of celebrities had mental issues as a part of their natural chemistry or from incidents in their personal past. Here's a selected list of ones who battled their problems and mostly won...

How do mental health professionals determine what is wrong with you (diagnosis)? One little book makes it all possible, and you can use it yourself!

Psychological disorders affect our society in many ways and are more common than most would believe. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, An estimated 26.2% of Americans age 18 and older suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year.

Menninger's assessment takes 2 to 3 weeks and is for those not making progress in their treatment, wanting another opinion, needing a thorough psychiatric work-up before entering into a treatment plan, or who are referred by another professional.

A dual disorder takes place when a person is affected by both chemical dependency and an emotional or psychiatric illness.

Manic-depressive illness and creative accomplishment share certain non cognitive features like the ability to function well on a few hours of sleep.

The study is based on a sample size of near 1000 people who agreed to do initial and follow-up surveys in regard with their experiences related to the Katrina natural disaster.

This is to tell you more about NAMI, an organization to help the mentally ill and their families.

This article describes in easy to read-and-understand terminology. It gives an overview of the symptoms that are attached to both aspects of this disorder.

Most people need professional help when applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.

This article delves into the mind of a young woman with schizoaffective psychosis.

America is the most religious country of those studied in the developed world. America also has the biggest problems in terms of things like homicide, juvenile and early adult mortality, STD infection rates, teen pregnancy, and abortion.

Your employer is required under the Americans with Disabilities Act to provide reasonable accommodations for limitations caused directly by your disability.

What is exactly Schizophrenia and why do people act the way they do? And what can be done to fix it?

Yellow Journalism supposedly died with the "Remember the Maine" battle cry, but when it comes to the recent shootings, are press outlets still engaging in it to boost ratings and circulation?

The Schizophrenic life journey I am traveling with my son is frightening and forever changing. His amazing ability to cope and will to live, however, in spite of the suffering, has confirmed for me that the greatest of all healing powers is love.

They judge you from the outside not knowing what they do.