Mental Illness Definition

The word mental illness has been widely used in a way that is both dehumanizing and stigmatizing, says psychologist and author, Dr. Joanna Johnson.She has published several books and articles on mental illness and is the founder of the website, Mental Ill Health Research.But, she…

Mental health aid can be a vital part of a person’s everyday life.It can help you to cope in stressful situations and in difficult situations.But when you need to seek help, what to do, and what to expect can vary widely.Here are some tips for…

FourFourSeconds ago, Prime Minister Julia Gillard promised to help charities that work with people with mental illness.But a recent review of charities found they had been effectively stripped of funding.Now, the Government has announced it will scrap the Mental Health Commission for Good and the…

When Donald Trumps mental health and mental illness are a problem, he will likely get an outpouring of support from his fellow Republicans, who have long been critical of President Donald Trump.But with the GOP’s new healthcare bill, some Republicans will likely find themselves in…

I am a psychologist and the word “mental” is the same as “illness”.  I am not alone in my opinion. For many people, it is their worst nightmare.A recent Gallup poll found that more than half of Americans have been diagnosed with at least one mental health…

Mental health advocates say they’re ready to shut down the nation’s only mental health line and turn their attention to other mental health services.The hotline, staffed by volunteers, provides crisis intervention and crisis support to people who need help with their mental health and substance…

Mental illness in Australian households is rising at a rate that is almost twice the national average, according to a new report.The Mental Health Foundation said there were more than 1.3 million Australians with a diagnosis of a mental health condition, up from 1.2 million…

Marijuana is now a well-known treatment for anxiety and other mental health issues.But the drug is also causing mental illness.That’s according to a study released this week.A team of researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, used a series of tests to track how…

There are some teams that are more likely to have mental health problems than others.The New York Islanders are at the top of the list, with six players with a history of mental health or substance abuse issues.They have two players with at least five…

A new survey suggests a majority of men are more likely to experience mental illness.Key points:Men are more than three times as likely as women to have a mental health conditionA majority of Australians think mental illness is a problem for men and a lack…