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Psychedelics could make mental health worse in individuals with a personality disorder
The interest in psychedelics is growing each in scientific circles and amongst the general public. These are powerful substances able…
Rich people, bribes and depression – study finds link between corruption and mental health amongst Ghanaian students
Corruption is available in many forms in Ghana. Bribery, misappropriation of funds, extortion and administrative theft remain pervasive and affect…
Entrepreneurs are facing a mental health crisis — here’s the right way to help them
Mental health is a pressing concern within the startup community. Entrepreneurs face numerous unique challenges, including securing funding and meeting…
Insomnia and mental disorders are linked But exactly how remains to be a mystery
The 2004 movie The Machinist gives us a striking depiction, albeit a fictional one, of the psychological effects of…
For people with mental illness, drugs and alcohol can be a key survival strategy. I’ve learned they shouldn’t have to ‘get clean’ to get treatment
A decade ago, while working in a women’s prison, I met a young woman whose story would leave an…
How to solve our mental health crisis
When BBC journalist Rory Carson sought online consultations for a potential mental health issue, three private clinics diagnosed him…
Mass shootings often put a highlight on mental illness, but determining which conditions should keep someone from having a gun isn’t any easy task
Every time the country is shaken by a tragic mass shooting and the lack of innocent lives, mental illness and…
Why do young people have such poor mental health? A psychologist explains
A recent report from think tank the Resolution Foundation has found that 34% of young people aged 18-24 within the…
Creative minds are vulnerable to mental illness – but magicians escape the curse
Can you're thinking that of a comedian, actor, poet or author who suffered from mental illness? Maybe the actor…