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S.Z. Berg: The Politics, Stigma and Experience of Brain Disorders: A Blog Series

The holiday season is a good time to talk about brain disorders. The kind I'm talking about are more commonly referred to as mental illness, but I think that term detracts from the fact that depression, anxiety disorders and other such conditions arise in the brain.
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In Mental Illness Men More Likely To Develop Substance Abuse, Antisocial Problems; Women More Likely To Develop Anxiety, Depression

Health : Medical News Today (2 years ago)

When it comes to mental illness, the sexes are different: Women are more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety or depression, while men tend toward substance abuse or antisocial disorders, according to a new study published by the Ame... Read Post

Rates Of Common Mental Illness Not Rising, Says New Study, UK

Health : Medical News Today (2 years ago)

Rates of common mental disorder, including depression and anxiety, have not increased in recent years, according to new research published in the June issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry. The study, carried out by researchers... Read Post

Post-Hurricane Efforts Raise Profile Of Mental Disorders

Health : Medical News Today (5 years ago)

It is the storm damage that people often don't talk about--mental disorders such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder that strike in the wake of a catastrophic experience. Post-trauma mental conditions are one o... Read Post


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