Manic Depression

Ill. Woman Competes In Beauty Pageant To Fight Stigma Of Mental Illness

Lemont Patch | Posted 03.01.2012

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When Lemont resident Tammy Timm competed last year in the Mrs. Illinois America pageant, everything had to be perfect—the dress, the hair and even h...

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I Have A Mental Illness. So What?

New Harbinger | Posted 10.15.2011

Read More: Mental Illness, Manic Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Mental Health, Mental Health Stigma, African Americans, African Americans Mental Illness Stigma, African Americans Mental Health Stigma, African Americans Mental Health, African Americans Mental Illness, Black Voices News
New Harbinger

How do African Americans begin to eliminate the stigma of mental illness so that we can get the help we need sooner rather than later, and support those who need it?

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What Should We Call People with Mental Illness?

DJ Jaffe | Posted 05.25.2011

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DJ Jaffe

Like ''diabetics,'' ''alcoholics,'' and epileptics,'' ''schizophrenics'' can usefully indicate a group of people with a common condition, and some individuals with schizophrenia refer to themselves this way.

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Mental Illness Awareness Week Diverts Attention from Serious Mental Illness

DJ Jaffe | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Mental Illness, Stigma, Mentally Ill, Mental Health, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Manic Depression, Discrimination, Treatment Advocacy Center, Laura's Law, Kendra's Law, Fuller Torrey, Assisted Outpatient Treatment, Aot, Policy, Impact News
DJ Jaffe

Whether one believes that there is stigma to being mentally ill; or discrimination against the mentally ill, the answer remains the same: let's help the most seriously ill.

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People With Mental Illness Shunned by Alternatives 2010 Conference in Anaheim

DJ Jaffe | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Mental Illness, Depression, Mentally Ill, Alternatives 2010, Kendra's Law, C/S/X, Schizophrenia, Laura's Law, Aot, Manic Depression, Bipolar, Involuntary Treatment, Consumers, Anaheim, Assisted Outpatient Treatment, California, National Empowerment Center, Los Angeles News
DJ Jaffe

During the first week of October, mental health advocates around the country will gather to celebrate Mental Illness Awareness Week by shunning the seriously mentally ill.

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"Mad Max" Gibson: Violent, Not Mentally Ill

Robert David Jaffee | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Mental Illness, Manic Depression, Mel Gibson, Entertainment News
Robert David Jaffee

We all know what comes next. It is just a matter of time before Mel Gibson enters rehab, again. That is the obligatory step for any celebrity who has behaved badly.

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Attention Parents: Sleep Problems May Trigger Manic Depression in Kids

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Psychiatry, Bipolar Disorder, Internal Clock, Manic Depression, Body Clock, Sleep Deprivation, Children, Sleep, Healthy Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

If you're a parent, don't panic - now is the time to instill good sleep habits in your family. A healthy sleep life makes for a healthy life in general, regardless of the risk for any single illness or condition.

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(Manic) Depression Confessions: Christina Ricci and Mel Gibson

Liz Spikol | Posted 11.17.2011

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Liz Spikol

Celebs who come out of the crazy closet are saying to kids (and adults) that it's all right to talk about this stuff, that there's nothing to be ashamed of.

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The Benefits Of Depression

BBC | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: England Institute of Psychiatry, Manic Depression, Depression, Depression Treatment, Depression Benefits, Dr Paul Keedwell Depression, Depression Medication, Antidepressants, Healthy Living News

Earlier this week British researchers made headlines with their report that antidepressants are for the most part ineffective. Read our coverage of t...

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