Having a severe case of Covid-19 appears to be linked with an increased risk of subsequent mental illness, including depression and anxiety disorders, and a new study finds that the association is strongest among people who were not vaccinated against the disease.

Covid tied to higher risk of depression, anxiety, PTSD and other conditions, with the unvaccinated most affected, study shows

Cigarette smoking is a major and preventable cause of early death. People with psychiatric disorders have higher rates of smoking cigarettes compared to the general population. Cigarette use contributes to accelerated aging and premature death in persons with psychiatric disorders. Mental health professionals can play a major role in assisting...

Psychiatric Disorders and Cigarette Use

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According to the World Health Organization, about 280 million people worldwide have depression and about one billion have a mental health problem of any kind.

People living in the ancient world also had mental health problems. So, how did they deal with them?

As we’ll see, some of their insights about mental health are still relevant today, even though we might question some of their methods.

1. Our mental state is important

Mental health problems such as depression were familiar to people in the ancient world. Homer, the poet famous for the Iliad and Odyssey who lived around the eighth century BC, apparently died...

4 things ancient Greeks and Romans got right about mental health

In Saving Normal, Allen Frances, MD, astutely reminded us of problems with overdiagnosis.1 Within that trend, it is my opinion that posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an example. This diagnosis has been a prime example of desire by some to obtain medical validation of their suffering and perhaps, more problematically, justification for crimes committed. In modern society, victimization has gained undue prominence with a diagnosis such as PTSD being an emblematic trophy. This shift comes with significant risks including substandard treatment, worsening symptoms, and misallocated resources. In this article, I focus specifically on the misuse of the PTSD diagnosis in legal contexts where the diagnosis is being increasingly employed as a means to secure more lenient sentencing and even acquittal of crimes. My intent is in part motivated by my deep compassion for individuals with PTSD whose experiences are minimized and spoiled by the misuse of the diagnosis.

Exploring the Misuse of PTSD Diagnosis

A new study offers a look at the ripple effects of parental mental health conditions on children, revealing a broad spectrum of risks that extend beyond the same psychiatric conditions that afflict their parents. The study, published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, demonstrates that children with parents diagnosed with one of six major psychiatric conditions are at increased risk for a wide range of psychiatric and non-psychiatric outcomes.

Children of parents with psychiatric disorders face increased risks, but most avoid serious diagnoses

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

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Medically reviewed by Elle Markman, PsyDMedically reviewed by Elle Markman, PsyDBipolar disorder and schizophrenia are both mental health conditions that significantly affect a person’s life and relationships. Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that causes mood cycles of manic highs, depressive lows, and stable periods. Schizophrenia is a personality disorder that causes a person to lose touch with reality through psychosis, hallucinations, and delusions. Both bipolar disorder and schizophrenia affect how a person feels, acts, and perceives the world. However, treatment options and the overall outlook for each condition differ. Symptoms of Bipolar Disorder vs. Schizophrenia Bipolar disorder and schizophrenia share some similar...

What's the Difference Between Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia?

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Although they're different mental health conditions, they commonly co-occur and have some symptoms that overlap. Here's why that's important when it comes to getting the right treatment.

Depression vs. Anxiety: What's the Difference?

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Chronic pain is a debilitating long-term disease that can drastically affect a person’s quality of life. But with proper health care and access to treatment, people who deal with chronic pain can lead fulfilling and healthy lives that aren’t characterized by constant aches and tension. However, the lack of comprehensive healthcare in the United States and the unmet mental health requirements from the public sector mean that adults with pain could suffer unnecessarily.

Living With Chronic Pain: Unmet Mental Health Care Needs

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

During a recent palliative conference, the discussion turned to the challenges of translating our work to the public and our colleagues. Despite the growth of our field and increasing access, there remains major confusion about palliative care and hospice. Much of the misunderstanding originates from within the medical profession. Having worked in the palliative care and hospice arena for nearly two decades, I have seen many examples of the confusion and fear of our field.

Palliative care is plagued by misunderstanding

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Schizophrenia affects 1% of people worldwide, yet myths about it run rampant. Let's bust 20 common misconceptions and shed light on this often misunderstood condition. Myth 1: Schizophrenia Means Multiple Personalities.

20 Shocking Misconceptions About Schizophrenia Debunked

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

As the world of today puts on its thinking cap, a new appreciation for unconventional methods is on the rise. A peculiar one among these is the use of psychedelics, particularly psilocybin, in treating depressive symptoms. Psilocybin is popularly known as the active ingredient in magic mushrooms. An intriguing study...

Confirmed: Magic mushrooms can effectively treat depression

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A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

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When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

Unlike bipolar I, bipolar II disorder presents with more subtle highs making it more tricky to identify. Delay in diagnosis can lead to time lost to depression and other symptoms. A significant portion of individuals with treatment-resistant depression may, in fact, have bipolar disorder. Imagine wading through severe depression for...

Could Your Depression Be Bipolar Disorder?

The patient count in a deadly outbreak traced to edibles continues to increase with 145 patients having developed symptoms since the previous update this past week. The Food and Drug Administration continues investigating Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, gummies, and cones. The outbreak has spread across 29 states, with 59 hospitalized patients. Two people have died.

More patients added to toll in deadly outbreak traced to Diamond Shruumz edibles

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What do you think of when you think of mental illness? Would you be surprised to know how many different forms of mental illness there are? Here is a short list. Two of the personality disorders are histrionic personality disorder when a person makes drama out of everything to draw attention, and a narcissistic personality when someone has an excessive sense of self-importance and is extremely preoccupied with himself. He wants to be admired, thinks he is better than anyone else, and believes he deserves special treatment.

When Mental Illness Enters Your Life

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Opinion: The Deeper Issue With Expanding Assisted Dying to Mental Illness

In 2016, Canada enacted the Medical Assistance in Dying, or MAID, law, allowing individuals with a terminal illness to receive help from a medical professional to...

Opinion: The Deeper Issue With Expanding Assisted Dying to Mental Illness

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