But sadly, the need for more robust mental health care is great: About 65 million Americans have a mental illness with about 60% of them not receiving treatment. For those who seek help, it takes about 11 years
Can Children Have Bipolar Disorder? Children experience faster mood swings than adults, often cycling many times within a day. Bipolar disorder - a case study Millions of Americans diagnosed with mental illness lead healthy lives because of information discovered through clinical studies. ...
As the years went on, I became an advocate for others who live with mental illness. It wasn’t until I was researching a new book I was writing that I learned something that would have helped me immensely back when my own mental illness came between me and a job I absolutely loved. T...
The sudden confinement of millions to their homes could have serious mental health effects, and scientists are already studying this unprecedented experiment.
In the same way, marrying psychoanalysis with cutting-edge research into brain activity might be very helpful for treating some people with mental illness. As someone who started out studying neuroscience, Freud would likely approve. Lots More Information Author's Note: How Sigmund Freud Worked I...
According to a 2021 study by the National Institute of Mental Health, more than one in five (more than 57 million) adultslive with a mental illnessin the U.S. alone. With so many people affected, mental health issues are likely to touch you or someone you know, whether in your personal...
Megan Rogers was diagnosed and treated with depression at the age of 15. Nervous about how she would fare at school, she decided to stay in-state but live on campus. To help with her transition from high school to college, Rogers created what she calls a self-care plan, an outline whic...
Approximately one in ten Americans lives with depression, making it one of the most common forms of mental illness in the US. Because of the pervasive nature of this mental health challenge, extensive research has been conducted to examine the efficacy of various forms of treatment, the results...
122 million Americans live inareas with mental health professional shortages, and the US Health Resources and Services Administration estimates that over 6,000 more professionals are needed to ensure an adequate supply. But to those studying the industry, it may be impossible to fill so...
While there’s no “magic diet” to cure a mental illness and each individual's dietary needs and food availability may vary, generally aiming to incorporate nutrient-dense foods often may be helpful to your mental health. Be sure to talk with your doctor before significantly altering your eati...