Articles for Tag: "mental illness"

5 suicide myths 
5 suicide myths
Learn fact from fiction about mental illness and other predictors of suicide.
Mental illness may shorten life spans 
Mental illness may shorten life spans
Major disorders can take as much as 24 years off a person’s life, according to new research.
Meditation for military 
Meditation for military
Learn how yoga and other meditation practices help soldiers manage stress.
Lefties at higher risk for psychotic disorders 
Lefties at higher risk for psychotic disorders
Researchers say left-handed people are more likely to have schizophrenia and other mental issues than righties.
Coping with mental illness in your family 
Coping with mental illness in your family
Dealing with mental disorders can be draining for family members. Learn how to cope, find support and take time for yourself, experts say.
Smoking ban for patients with mental illnesses 
Smoking ban for patients with mental illnesses
More mental health facilities ban smoking for patients with mental illnesses.
After Sandy Hook, the facts about Asperger’s syndrome 
After Sandy Hook, the facts about Asperger’s syndrome
In the wake of the recent school shootings in Connecticut, questions have been raised about the connection between the shooter’s violent behavior and his diagnosis […]