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mental illness
Can Inflammation In The Gut Lead To Mental Illness?
New study shows that women with IBD are at an increased risk for mental illness.
My Anxiety Landed Me In The ER Over & Over Again. Here's How I Finally Regained Control
I have hypochondriasis, aka illness anxiety disorder. I still deserve to be heard.
Suicide-Related Internet Searches Spiked Following The Release Of '13 Reasons Why'
A new study is showing a significant increase in internet searches related to suicide in the days following the release of the series. But what does...
Celebs Are Speaking Out On Mental Health Issues, But Has Anything Actually Changed? Real Talk From Someone With Mental Illness
"Mental illness is extremely isolating. Any reminder that there are others out there facing the same demons is a beacon of hope."
The Shocking Reason One Doctor Dies Every Day
Shouldn't doctors be the healthiest people we know?
I Grew Up With A Schizophrenic Mother: Here's The Truth About Living With Mental Illness
My mother first started showing symptoms of schizophrenia when she packed up some of my things, along with my brother's, and we left Boston. I was 8...
Are You Easily Distracted Or Is Your Short Attention Span More Serious? A Psychiatrist Explains
We need to start paying more attention to our attention.
The Two Most Important Things We Can All Do To Protect Our Brain Health
When I was in medical school in the 1960s, the prevailing belief was that once we reached physical maturity, our brains ceased to make new brain...
I Was Afraid My Son Would Become A Mass Murderer
In December 2012, after the tragic school shooting in Newtown, I thought I was the only mother in America who asked myself, “What if that’s my son...
Signs You Might Have A "Leaky Brain" + What To Do About It
It's easy to take for granted what a brilliant biological machine the brain is.