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Do You Take Zyprexa? Doctors Advise Regular Blood Work October 25, 2012 . No Comments
The first generation of antipsychotic medications, known as the typical antipsychotics, has demonstrated great effectiveness in treating a variety of mental health issues. Schizophrenia ... Read More
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Why Are Familiar Faces Unfamiliar to People with Schizophrenia? September 28, 2012 . 12 Comments
Some of the symptoms of schizophrenia include delusions, mood fluctuations, and impaired social functioning. One of the reasons social interactions are challenging for people with schizophrenia ... Read More
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Can Social Anxiety Be Caused by a Nutritional Deficiency? August 9, 2012 . 34 Comments
If you don’t get the right nutrients, your body won’t function to the best of its ability. Some general health conditions can be linked to nutritional deficiency, but it’s up for ... Read More
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Mental Health Issues to Be Aware of in Your Twenties July 24, 2012 . 10 Comments
People in their 20s seem to have it all: youth, energy, health, and looks. But they are also still figuring themselves out, and this time of change can bring certain mental health concerns ... Read More
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Link Between Childhood Sexual Abuse and Auditory Hallucinations May 7, 2012 . 6 Comments
There are a number of different experiences that can cause a child to develop maladaptive coping tendencies. Children who are emotionally or physically abused, neglected, or raised in extremely ... Read More
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Probation Officers Often Distort Risk Assessment for Mentally Ill Offenders April 16, 2012 . 10 Comments
Probation officers assume a large level of responsibility for the offenders in their care and the community at large. They are responsible for monitoring criminal offenders and assessing ... Read More
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High Stress Levels in Parents of Adult Children with Mental Illness February 13, 2012 . 917 Comments
Any caregiver is likely to be vulnerable to stress. However, parents who care for a child with a serious mental illness (SMI) are at increased risk for adverse physical symptoms resulting ... Read More
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Poison Control: What Is the Toxic Dose of Abilify? February 9, 2012 . 2 Comments
Abilify (aripiprazole), manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb, was approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2002. An antipsychotic medication, Abilify has shown noteworthy ... Read More
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Emotional Perception Influences How People Cope with Defeat December 1, 2011 . 6 Comments
Feelings of psychological defeat are common symptoms of many mental health problems. In some research, psychological defeat has been linked to the onset of psychosis and other challenges. ... Read More
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Sexual Abuse in Youth May Lead to Schizophrenia in Later Life July 8, 2011 . 31 Comments
Professor Paul Bebbington, head of the Department of Mental Health Sciences at the University College London, told the Congress of the Royal College of Psychiatrists 2011, that children ... Read More