Quick Study: More Psychiatrists = More Suicides?
Does having a better mental-health system lead to higher suicide rates?
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What Would It Take to Get the Government to Worry Less About Our Genders?
We don’t need the state to adjudicate who is who, do we?
In Russia, Activism Is Now Officially Considered Crazy
In an act of domestic repression, authorities have locked up a prominent political dissident.
The Gun Rights Crowd Might Be Right About Mental Health
While their intentions aren't necessarily pure, the numbers suggest they're actually on to something.
New York Promised Help for Mentally Ill Inmates—But Still Sticks Many in Solitary
In New York, inmates diagnosed with “serious” disorders should be protected from solitary confinement. But since that policy began, the number of inmates diagnosed with such disorders has dropped.
‘Unprecedented Levels’ of Mental Illness Among Gang Members
Young men in gangs are disproportionately prone to anxiety disorders, psychosis.
Lifetime of Reading Slows Cognitive Decline
New research finds mentally challenging activities build up cognitive reserves, providing protection against the effects of common old-age neurological disorders.
The Contagiousness of Suicide in the Classroom
One of the largest studies of its kind supports the theory that kids are more likely to consider suicide when those around them have committed the act.
Tribal Communities Explore Creative Alternatives to Incarceration
From elder meetings to equine therapy, programs focusing on healing are found to be cheaper and more effective than jail time.
Now That the ‘DSM-5’ Is Out Can We Start Talking About the Effect It Will Have?
The newly revised, hotly contested book of psychiatric diagnoses is finally here. How will it change the way we consider and treat substance use problems?