You can’t test for autism with a simple blood test or scan, which can make the diagnostic process difficult and dependent on the skill and experience of the clinician.
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Current rules about who meets the eligibility criteria for autism support services are patchy and inconsistent, meaning those with the greatest need don’t necessarily have the greatest access.
Psychiatrist Steve Ellen and the ten participants put themselves – and their stories – out there to increase awareness about living with mental illness.
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Some viewers will object to the reality TV format of How ‘Mad’ Are You, but the show achieves its aim of breaking down stigma.
The causes of schizophrenia are largely unknown.
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Genes, drugs in early life, and stress have been linked to the development of schizophrenia.
Frantz Fanon challenged traditional views about mental illness.
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Frantz Fanon recognised mental illness as a real experience and offered an understanding of it being influenced by society and culture.
Children whose father experiences mental illness are more likely to experience emotional or behavioural problems.
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New research has found one in five dads has experienced symptoms of depression and/or anxiety after having children.
A group of basketball players talking and appearing to have fun. A recent study showed that college athletes benefited from special counseling designed for them.
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Student athletes may sometimes be put on a pedestal, but they experience problems just like any student. They sometimes may be harder to reach, however. A novel program suggests a winning approach.
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The Verdins principles affect the way offenders with mental health problems are sentenced in a court of law.
Ellie Soutter, a snowboarder with Team GB, died in France.
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More needs to be done to stop professional athletes reaching crisis point with their mental health.
Be still my beating heart…
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Research offers some scientific ways to overcome anxiety.
What do we really know about homelessness in the U.S.?
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Are most homeless mentally ill? Is it inevitable that a society will have homeless people? A researcher digs into the real data on homelessness.
Anthony Bourdain in a July 17, 2017, photo at the screening of ‘An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power.’
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As fans of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain try to make sense of their tragic deaths, a question arises for many. How can people who seem to have everything end up ending their lives?
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We conducted interviews with over 60 residents of a tent city. Their voices challenge common misconceptions.
Teenage depression is a serious and lonely illness, sometimes leading to suicide.
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Childhood depression, the deadliest illness facing children, often goes untreated. Sometimes, this is because parents do not want their children to be treated. Should this be considered child abuse?
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Our new study has found that people who suffer from severe mental illness are at a much higher risk of dying from preventable diseases and conditions.
People who have a financial shock are at greater risk of depression and a raft of other physical and mental health issues.
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Unaffordable home loans, poor financial advice and unmanageable consumer credit may have serious consequences for many Australians, beyond bankruptcy and debt. Here’s what the research says.
Mariah Carey recently announced she has bipolar II disorder. Most of us won’t know what that means.
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Media portrayals don’t help misconceptions about disorders such as bipolar, schizophrenia and borderline personality disorder. So what do these terms actually mean?
A lot is still not known about the connection between menopause and mental health.
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Menopausal hormone fluctuations can have a significant impact on women’s mental health, with some women more vulnerable to these changes than others.
Responsiveness to lithium – the gold standard of bipolar treatment – runs in families.
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Researchers are developing gene-based tests to better predict who will respond to different types of medication, and which to avoid.
Normal negative emotions are actually growth promoting and essential for human development and adaptation. They prompt us to address life challenges and opportunities and to develop resilience.
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Youth mental illness rates are not rising. We don’t need more pills or therapy. We need to stop pathologizing normal life.
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The US is only the 18th happiest country in the world. That’s the lowest ranking since reporting began in 2012. What are policymakers doing wrong?