Mental Illness : Science World Report

Jan 21, 2017 05:14 AM EST

HIV News: People With Mental Illness Have Low Number Of HIV Testing; Researchers Suggest To Have Them Tested

Researchers suggest testing people with severe mental illness for HIV.

Oct 25, 2016 04:30 AM EDT

Muscle Exercise Can Help Ease Brain Impairment

Researchers found significant improvement in the aging adults thinking problems after undergoing muscle exercise.

Oct 21, 2016 03:50 AM EDT

Different Factors Contribute To Growing Incidence Of Mental Health Illnesses

Mental health illnesses have various types and different factors can cause them. It is important for people around the world to have enough knowledge about mental health.

Oct 10, 2016 05:20 AM EDT

Mental Health Care Alert: Campaign Aims To End Stigma

A campaign launched on the occasion of the Mental Health Day aims to fight the stigma of mental health care.

Sep 16, 2015 11:24 AM EDT

New Brain Map May Show Origins of Mental Illness

Scientists at Duke University have created a map that may unlock the origins of mental illnesses and new insights into the brain.

Jul 10, 2015 06:24 PM EDT

Smoking And Mental Illness: Schizophrenia Risk Increases With Cigarettes

New findings published in the journal Lancet Psychiatry reveal that smoking could increase the risk of developing certain mental illnesses.

Jun 22, 2015 08:12 PM EDT

Cyberbullying Increases Anxiety Risk Among Adolescent

New findings published in JAMA Pediatrics examined the potential effects of cyberbullying by reviewing 36 studies. Researchers found that nearly a quarter of adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18 said they were bullied via social media, with such exposure significantly increasing the risk of dep...

Jun 03, 2015 05:26 PM EDT

Bullied Children Twice As Likely To Be Depressed As Adults

Being bullied as a child may double the risk of depression for adults, according to recent findings published in JAMA Psychiatry.

May 27, 2015 04:17 PM EDT

Delusions, Hallucinations Are More Common Than Once Thought

Have you ever been told that someone might be dealing with hallucinations or delusions? Though it might seem rare, new findings published in JAMA Psychiatry tell us that these issues are a bit more common than once thought.

Apr 08, 2015 04:57 PM EDT

1 In 10 American Gun Owners Have Impulsive Anger Issues, New Study Shows

New findings published in the journal of Behavioural Sciences and the Law reveal that an estimated 9 percent of American adults who are gun owners also carry impulsive, aggressive and angry behaviors. A little over 1 percent of them also carry their weapons outside of the home, as well.