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September is National Suicide Prevention Month.

What Dr. Virginia Lindahl Wants You to Know About Suicide

Educating yourself about suicide risks and prevention could help you save someone's life

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Schizophrenia

What Exactly Is Schizophrenia?

You've probably heard of this disease. But do you really know much about it?

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Visiting My Sister in the Psych Unit

Visiting My Sister in the Psych Unit

A rare case of measles in childhood caused my sister's permanent brain injury and complicated psychoses.

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Why Do People Commit Suicide? Mental Illness Isn’t the Only Cause – Social Factors Like Loneliness, Financial Ruin and Shame Can Be Triggers

The U.S. suicide rate has been increasing for decades.

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Menopause and Schizophrenia: A Connection?

Menopause and Schizophrenia: A Connection?

Menopausal schizophrenia is more common than you might think. If you hear voices, feel paranoid, experience delusions or have other symptoms, seek help from your health care professional.

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Causes of Mood Swings

Causes of Mood Swings

Occasional mood swings are normal, but it may help to know what's causing your mood swings, especially if they're disrupting your life.

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Autism, Bipolar and Schizophrenia Share Genetic Similarities

Autism, Bipolar and Schizophrenia Share Genetic Similarities

By examining brain tissue, researchers say they've found similarities in certain mental illnesses, including autism and schizophrenia.

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Signs of Mental Illness

Know the changes that may indicate a problem.

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Demi Lovato Wants to Change the Face of Mental Illness

Demi Lovato Wants to Change the Face of Mental Illness

Demi Lovato has released five best-selling albums and a slew of hit singles. But for the 44 million American adults struggling with mental illness, it's the 24-year-old's decision to share her own mental health battles that may rank as her most meaningful achievement to date.

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Mental Illness Not a Driving Force Behind Crime

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Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a brain disorder, with many abnormalities of the brain structure, function and chemistry. READ MORE

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