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Childhood mental health disorders disrupt adult functioning, study finds

Common childhood mental health disorders — such as anxiety, depression and behavioural problems like ADHD — are associated with a disrupted transition to adulthood, even if the disorders don't persist into adulthood, new research from Duke University suggests.

This Is How Narcissistic Parents Treat Their Children

New research shows how the narcissistic parenting style affects children.

Guide to Independent Living for People with Disabilities Now Available

Self-advocates from AHRC NYC, design studio Second Marriage, and the Center for Urban Pedagogy have collaborated to create a Guide to independent living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, through CUP’s Making Policy Public program.

Surviving a Narcissistic Partner: Should You Stay Or Should You Go?

Dear Terry, I’m definitely a “Fixer” and I married Tim knowing that he was controlling and self-centered. But I just never realized how hard it would be to live with someone who is so arrogant and …

Machine Learning and Mental Health

Increase Mental Health Awareness

Mental health awareness. Too many are not talking about it and so many are suffering from it!

Mental Health & Emotional Wellness

All things mental health by a marriage & family therapist...from

Mental Health Stigma Prevents People from Seeking Mental Health Care

A great article showing how the stigma regarding mental health can isolate people. We must realize mental health is normal and we must stop shaming people who need help. How Stigma Can Lead to...

Is there a child mental health crisis?

It is now common for media reports to mention a ‘child mental health crisis’ with claims that anxiety and depression in children are rising to catastrophic levels. The evidence behind t…

Online mental health counseling?

Can anyone give me a link to a good website that gives free anonymous mental health counselling as right now I am in quite a bad way. I am based in the UK if that makes any difference. Any help greatly appreciated, all the best, Rob :) x

Facts about Mental Health

There will also be massive growth of minority populations, and the mental health system already has a tremendous shortage of culturally competent personnel<br>Mental and substance use disorders cost hundreds of billions of dollars per year for: (1) treatment of these conditions, (2) treatment of related health conditions often made more severe, more disabling, and more expensive by behavioral health disorders, (3) government funding of various…

Employers focus on mental health benefits

To help combat financial stress and other issues impacting mental health, employers are boosting benefits and combating stigma.

Mental Health Apps: Helpful or Harmful?

An analysis of popular mental health apps uncovers some disturbing messages to the patient using them.

Mental Health: A Hidden Crisis in Schools?

Mental health can influence all sorts of basic issues in education, from test scores to attendance and school discipline. ...

Mental Health Wellness and Your Child |

It’s easy for parents to be able to pinpoint when there is something physically wrong with their child. They may have a fever, body aches, or abdominal pain. When these symptoms arise parents often know to seek care from their pediatrician. Mental health issues, on the other hand, are just as

Finding the right mental health professional

The first step in navigating the maze toward mental wellness was identifying the need to see a mental health professional. If someone is struggling with

IN THE KNOW: Mental health and wellness in schools

Preparing all of our students academically for success in the future is our goal. Safeguarding students' mental health and wellness is integral to fulfilling that goal. The mental health of our students allows them to establish and maintain healthy relationships, make good life choices, avoid risky behaviors,...

Will Students Take a Mental Health Test?

With rising concern about adolescent depression and suicide risks, more schools are turning to mental-health screenings to identify students at risk and help them get treatment.

Can baking improve mental health?

Huma Qureshi: The woman behind the Depressed Cake Shop believes it can, and is hoping her pop-up shop will get people talking about it as well as raising money for mental health charities

Can art be good for mental health?

Very few of us are award-winning artists of some kind, but that shouldn’t stop us from taking a little time to write, paint, dance or sing when the mood strikes us. In fact, one mental health professional contends that doing some form of art is actually a good move for mental health. In a blog...continue reading