News
Mar 3
Group Sues to Make VA Give Soldiers Mental Care
A federal judge begins hearing testimony in a lawsuit filed by the California-based Disability Rights Advocates against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday in San Francisco. The suit seeks to force the VA to provide immediate mental health services to suicidal veterans.… read more »
Feb 26
msnbc.com video: Suicide rates soar at midlife
In this video NBC News Chief Medical Editor, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, reports on increased suicide rates at midlife.… read more »
Feb 25
Blood test could reveal bipolar disorder
A blood test could be used to diagnose and assess the severity of certain mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder, according to a new study.… read more »
Feb 19
Genetic Variant Increases Risk Of Developing Schizophrenia In Women
A complete scan of the human genome has revealed that a genetic variant in the Reelin gene increases the risk of developing schizophrenia in women only.… read more »
