New Moms Face an Increased Risk of Mental Illness Time Magazine
A new study says that first-time mothers -- but not first-time fathers -- are at an increased risk for mental disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression
Off to College on Their Own, Shadowed by Mental Illness New York Times
For young people diagnosed with serious mental disorders, the ition from high school to college can be particularly fraught.
New Campaign Seeks To Reduce Stigma Of Mental Illnesses Medical News Today
The federal government on Monday launched a $1 million public-service advertisement campaign that seeks to reduce the stigma associated with mental illnesses such as depression and bipolar disorder, USA Today reports. The campaign will first use radio and television ads to encourage young adults to support peers who have mental illnesses and later target seniors and individuals in rural areas.
Parenthood Ups Mental Illness Risk ABC News
Study: New Moms at Risk for Mental Problems
First-time Mothers At Increased Risk For Postpartum Mental Disorders Science Daily
New mothers are at an increased risk for mental disorders such as schizophrenia, depression and bipolar disorder in the three months following the birth of their first child, according to a study in the Dec. 6 issue of JAMA. The study also found that first-time fathers do not have an increased risk for mental disorders.
Study spotlights severe postpartum mental disorders Los Angeles Times
CHICAGO — Within the first three months after giving birth to their first baby, one of 1,000 women experience schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression or some other mental illness severe enough for them to be hospitalized, a major Danish study has found.
First-Tme Mothers At Increased Risk For Postpartum Mental Disorders Medical News Today
New mothers are at an increased risk for mental disorders such as schizophrenia, depression and bipolar disorder in the 3 months following the birth of their first child, according to a study in the December 6 issue of JAMA. The study also found that first-time fathers do not have an increased risk for mental disorders. [click link for full article]
Parenthood ups mental illness risk ABC 7 Chicago
Tom Cruise might not believe that postpartum depression exists, but there is a very real risk that first-time moms will develop serious mental illness -- such as schizophrenia, depression and bipolar disorder -- during the first three months after childbirth.
New moms at risk for mental health issues, study finds CNN.com
CHICAGO, Illinois (AP) -- New moms face increased risks for a variety of mental problems, not just postpartum depression, according to one of the largest studies of psychiatric illness after childbirth.
ABILIFYR aripiprazole Demonstrated Efficacy as Long-Term Maintenance Therapy in Adults With Bipolar I Disorder PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
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Canadian research facility and hospital which provides direct patient care. Includes searchable database of addiction related materials.
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MedlinePlus: Mental Health
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ScienceDaily: Mind & Brain -- Mental Health News
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Mental Health Center - MayoClinic.com
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Organization dedicated to coordinating nationwide mental health screening programs and to ensure cooperation, professionalism, and accountability in mental
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NLH - Mental Health
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Working together to help everyone affected by severe mental illness to recover a better quality of life. Membership information, services and fundraising. mental+disorder: mental+disorder