Without early intervention psychosis patients go down a perilous path from which it becomes harder and harder to return, an ...

Many more adult children of Gen X and boomer seem to be living with a mental illness. When an adult child is living with a mental illness, it presents unique challenges for parents.

A recent study from Washington University in St. Louis sheds light on the complex relationship between adolescent cannabis ...

When we think of hallucinations, we tend to associate them with unreal ... On a personal level, Seth's study of consciousness has helped him grapple with his own mental health challenges. He has ...

Young adults at risk of psychosis show reduced brain connectivity, a deficit that cannabis use appears to worsen, a new study has found. The breakthrough paves the way for psychosis treatments ...

Young adults at risk of psychosis show reduced brain connectivity, a deficit that cannabis use appears to worsen, a new study ...

Bruxism, also known as teeth grinding, affects 10 per cent of the population. Here we explore where it comes from and how to tackle it ...

Auditory hallucinations, or hearing voices, are relatively common. They can happen because of a mental health condition or during times of stress, grief, or lack of sleep. Ever heard a voice ...

It may seem that hallucinations as a result of substance use are a rare occurrence, but the prevalence of alcohol and drug use in the United States remains high. Statistics from the Substance Abuse ...

has just received US $33 million in funding-; the equivalent of CAD 45 million-; over five years from the National Institute of Mental Health to better understand the mechanisms of action of new ...

Schizophrenia is a nonpreventable, challenging mental disorder, but it is treatable. The positive symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, illogical changes in behavior or thoughts, and thought ...

One in seven adolescents worldwide has a mental illness. As a result, parents and health-care providers are increasingly seeking effective prevention strategies. Evidence is accumulating to ...