A new U.S. study shows that more cases of severe mental illness are being reported among college students than a decade ago and the use of prescription medication by students to treat psychiatric illness has also risen significantly. Tags:
Hofstra University
A new study by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) reveals that 313 new medicines to treat mental health disorders are now either in clinical trial or awaiting FDA review. Tags:
PHRMA
“Raising awareness that effective treatments for mental illnesses are available and that people recover, can encourage those in need to seek help." Tags:
SAMHSA
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s new book, “Within Our Reach: Ending the Mental Health Crisis”describes the obstacles faced by people with mental illness and offers some ideas about how to remove these obstacles. Tags:
Rosalynn Carter Stigma
One of the effects of American-led globalization is “Americanizing the world’s understanding of mental health and illness.” Tags:
Ethan Watters
Andrew McCulloch, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation, writes about his vision for mental health services in the UK. Tags:
Andrew McCulloch Mental Health Foundation