5 Things You Should Know About Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is one of the most stigmatized mental illnesses out there. The media has depicted schizophrenia in a very dramatic way in television shows, movies, and talk shows. The stigmas perpetuating schizophrenia make someone with the condition even less likely to seek treatment for the disorder. Here are five things you should know about schizophrenia. . . . . Continue Reading
Oxytocin Nasal Sprays May Treat Mental Illness
If you ever had a stuffy nose, you might have used nasal sprays to help you decongest. Now, there is a product being tested for mental illness that delivers treatments through the nose. Researchers at the University of Oslo in Norway have tested a new device for delivering hormone treatments for mental illness. The treatment would deliver . . . . Continue Reading
Stigmas About Mental Illness Being Contagious Causes Harm
“Don’t come too close to me. You’re sick.” We have all said something like this to a person who was visibly ill. We know illnesses like a bad cold or the flu can be contagious but what about mental illnesses? Despite compelling evidence that mental illnesses are not contagious, many still believe that being around a person . . . . Continue Reading
Meth Brain Damage Looks Like Self-Inflicted Schizophrenia
Crystal meth is a dangerous and extremely damaging illicit drug, with many immediate and long term effects, some of which are dealt directly to the brain. A new study published by researchers from the University of Sydney in Australia has revealed more detail as to how the methamphetamine-induced sensitization of the brain works, and that the . . . . Continue Reading
Dual Diagnosis Women’s Treatment Center
When looking for a Dual Diagnosis Women’s Treatment Center, it is always best to do your research and get medical advice. This type of treatment can be very effective and is definitely needed with certain cases. Sometimes, just getting help for your alcohol and drug addiction isn’t enough. Some people have other mental disorders such . . . . Continue Reading
Florida Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center
Dual diagnosis is a term that refers to patients who have both a mental health disorder and substance abuse disorder. Some addicts and alcoholics are not only dealing with the struggle of addiction, but also with a mental disorder like depression, bipolar, schizophrenia or anxiety. Out of about 8 million Americans over the age of 18 with . . . . Continue Reading