MENTAL ILLNESS
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- Government Report Says 20% of Americans Had Mental Illness in 2010A governmental agency has released a report that says that one in five Americans had a mental illness in 2010.
Can a Person Catch Mental Illness?A mental illness isn't caught in the same way bacterial or viral illnesses are, but can and does influence the well-being and adjustment of anyone dependent on a mentally ill person for their care.
Study Shows 1 in 5 Americans Have Some Form of Mental IllnessA five-year study indicates that one in five Americans have some type of mental illness, and a large number of sufferers are not being helped.- The Signs of Mental Illness in DogsWhile different from humans, dogs as emotional beings can and do suffer from mental illness. The signs can appear as early as puppyhood.
- Could Your Mental Illness Actually Be Physical?If you suffer from a mental illness such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, you may have an undiagnosed physical disease. Read on to discover why your mental illness could have a physical cause.
- People with Mental Illness are Dying 25 Years EarlyFor too many years, stigma and a lack of knowledge has contributed to the alarming statistic that persons with a mental illness/serious psychiatric disorder are dying 25 years earlier than a typical person who doesn't have a mental illness.
- American Chess Champions and Mental IllnessBoth U.S. chess champions, Paul Morphy and Bobby Fischer, suffered from mental illness during their later years. Had they grown up in a more nurturing chess environment, like is found in Europe, would the outcome have been different?
A Child of Mental IllnessHow safe is it being raised by a parent diagnosed with a Mental Illness, and accounts of my mothers memorys of being raise by her mother that suffered from Mental Illness.- Stigma of Mental IllnessThis is an article which reflects on the stigma of severe mental illness and how we should honor their achievements and give them the same compassion we give people who have other disabilities and challenges.
- Surviving Mental IllnessHaving a serious mental illness can be incapacitating. Having to fight for adequate care can be equally daunting. This is one woman's experience on behalf of her son.
- Learning About Mental Illness Through a Family MemberI have learned a great deal about mental illness and its associated problems through being involved with my grandson.
Understanding Mental IllnessThis article will give you a better understanding on mental illness thus making you less uncomfortable around those with mental illnesses.- How Mental Illness Effects Family MembersA brief article written from my own personal experiences (and research) as to the effects on family members when a loved one is afflicted with mental illness; from an early state of development to adulthood.
The Advancement of Health Insurance Covering Mental IllnessMental illness has long been misunderstood by our own government and the general populace--especially in its scope and how many people it inflicts. Now, though, U.S. Congress may finally get us on a better road to mental health care with a new bill...- Guide to Social Security Benefits and Mental IllnessThis is a guide to Social Security benefits and Mental Illness. It is based off of my own personal experience with the Social Security Administration and the benefits that are available.
Coping with Your Sibling's Mental IllnessThere is the common misconception that mental illness happens only to one person. It is much rather true that while it is one person who suffers from the symptoms, it is the entire family that must deal with them.- Stop the Stigma Associated to Mental IllnessThe general public should by now be able to accept that there are many people with a mental illness and at any time it could affect their family.
- Mental Illness, Rising Rates and What They Really MeanDeconstructs 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.
Myths About Mental Illness: Why Can't They Understand?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.
Mental Illness: Society's Black EyeThis article is intended to educate those who suffer from a mental condition as well as those who don't. Sometimes it's harder for those around us to understand what is going on with us when we have a condition we can't explain.- Lights, Stress and Mental IllnessPeople who are diagnosed with a mental illness/psychiatric disorder are often in programs or in group homes where they have little or no control over the types of light bulbs that are used. Cheap bulbs that will save the program or group home money.....
Certain Diets Increase Mental Illness SymptomsAutism has long since been thought to be worsened by certain foods. Now, the worsening of mental illness in general has been linked to food. Read this article to find out what those foods are.
Peer-Run Respite - Alternative Care for Mental Illness TraumaRecently studies have been conducted showing how in-patient peer-run respite care is effective for treating people with crisis or traumatic mental health problems.- Mental Illness: Stereotypes and Injustices...One Woman's StoryThe differences in attitudes and treatment towards people suffering from mental illness versus a physical illness and the consequences that arise. One woman's experience dealing with the consequences of these misbeliefs and stereotypes
- Mental Illness and Its Impact Upon FamiliesPersonal experience with having a child with bipolor disorder and the impact of mental illess upon the rest of the family.
Deep Brain Stimulation Now Being Used to Treat Mental IllnessDeep Brain Stimulation Now Being Used to Treat Mental Illness- The Untreatment of Mental IllnessThere are numerous reasons as to why mental illness goes untreated, but the effects of neglecting it can be devastating in a variety of ways.
The Common Link Between Writers & Mental IllnessSeveral studies have suggested that writers or people with strong creative capabilities are more likely than others to suffer from a class of mental illnesses.- Mental Illness: Disease or Not?If someone is suffering from mental illness, should they be held responsible for actions that is or could be considered unlawful, for instance murder?
- National Alliance on Mental Illness Helping Katrina VictimsHurricane Katrina has affected thousands of people, some with mental illnesses.
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