Columbus, OH

In a study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research, researchers investigated the prevalence of narcissistic personality traits among adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They found that a notable proportion of ADHD patients exhibited signs of narcissistic personality disorder and that these narcissistic traits were particularly associated with symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity, rather than inattention.

ADHD patients show high rates of narcissistic personality disorder

There’s currently no cure for epilepsy. While medications can limit or eliminate seizures in many people, sometimes epilepsy doesn’t respond to medications. Understanding the mechanisms behind epilepsy can help researchers develop more effective medications and surgery. Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures. During a seizure,...

Is it Possible to Cure Epilepsy?

Women are more than twice as likely to develop bipolar disorder in the years leading up to their final period, a study has indicated. Experts said research like this could help predict individual risk of mental health problems during this time, which could be "life-saving". Perimenopause is the time from...

Bipolar risk doubles before menopause - study

TMS has been found to be effective for treating clinical depression and other conditions. Prior data and clinical experience suggest that TMS may be more effective than ongoing medication management. Recent work comparing medication and TMS finds that TMS is more effective than multiple medication changes. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS,...

TMS Outperforms Medication in Study of Treatment-Resistant Depression

Everyday Health

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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Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MDMedically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MDDementia is a broad term that describes the loss of cognitive abilities like thinking, remembering, using language, and making decisions. Lewy body dementia (LBD) is one type of dementia, named after the scientist who discovered this variation. This type of dementia is thought to be caused by a buildup of a specific protein in the brain.  There are two types of LBD: dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD). In general, both types of LBD are caused by the same accumulation of protein in the brain and...

Signs and Symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia

Colorado State

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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

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

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Scott Ninneman @ Speaking Bipolar

Tips to help you stand up to the enemy. Every time it hits, it’s with an earth-moving impact, like running into a door in the middle of the night. In a flash, everything goes dark. You stop caring about the world and all that’s in it. Everything feels pointless.

Defeating Bipolar Depression: Tips to Fight Back

Dr. Faith A. Richardson

With the above stated fact, it goes to show that children and adolescents can acquire bipolar disorder if their parents or someone within the family is also suffering from the disease. More likely, children may adopt the illness but symptoms will show only when they have reached their adolescent stage.

Bipolar Disorder: Is it Possible in Children?

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Migraines and depression often co-occur. Researchers believe the relationship is bidirectional, meaning that people with depression are likely to experience migraines, and those with migraines are at an increased risk for depression. Treating one condition can help manage the other. Healthcare providers can tailor an integrated treatment approach that addresses...

Migraines and Depression: What Is the Relationship?

Medically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MDMedically reviewed by Kathleen Daly, MDMany people live with mental health conditions like depression and anxiety. Generally, healthcare providers recommend therapy and antidepressants to help alleviate symptoms. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most common kind of antidepressant prescribed for mental health conditions.While these medications are effective, stopping them can cause withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms are typically temporary but can affect your body, behavior, and emotions.Physical Symptoms When you stop taking SSRIs, you may notice that your body starts to feel a bit different. Research estimates that about one in five people who stop taking...

Signs and Symptoms of SSRI Withdrawal

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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During my work as a clinical psychologist and neurobiologist, I have spoken with many individuals who are considering taking antidepressant medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Many ask me for my thoughts on whether they need medication, whether the talk therapy will be enough or whether they are “strong enough” to get over it without medications.

Debunking 5 myths about antidepressants

Onset of schizophrenia in childhood is rare. Schizophrenia that mainfests earlier in life tends to be more severe. Children with schizophrenia have a 30-50% probability of co-occurring autism spectrum disorder. Schizophrenia typically begins in late adolescence and young adulthood. Research estimates that the average age of onset for psychotic disorders...

Five Facts About Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia

Apache Junction, AZ

Suzy Jacobson Cherry

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

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Balance disorders are caused by a wide variety of things and some of them are curable. Learn which types are curable and how.

Your Guide to Balance Disorder Cures and Treatments

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Treating Bipolar Depression Without Medication: What to Know

Bipolar depression diagnosis following a suicide attempt in 2014, Tiffany Jean Taylor was prescribed antipsychotics and antidepressants for treatment, and talk therapy was recommended. But when...

Treating Bipolar Depression Without Medication: What to Know

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