Mentally Ill Homeless Improve With Group Living
Bucking a trend, a new book shows that group living can inoculate the homeless who are mentally ill against a return to the streets.
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Marijuana Use Hastens Onset of Schizophrenia
A review of 83 studies provides strong evidence that reducing marijuana use could delay or even prevent some forms of psychosis.
Are More Gun Laws for Mentally Ill Off Target?
Obsessing over the role mental illness played in the Gabrielle Giffords shooting avoids the larger issue of gun violence, argues the former head of the American Psychiatric Association.
A Psychological Autopsy of Bobby Fischer
Chess player Bobby Fischer's tortured life illustrates why promising young talents deserve better support programs.
The Marijuana and Schizophrenia Conundrum
There's a connection between marijuana and schizophrenia, and as scholars tease out the chicken-and-egg genetic aspect, they counsel teen tokers to take heed.
On the Road to Recovery with Fred Frese
Mental health care 'consumers' are taking a greater role in their own recovery, moving beyond merely being patients to being providers.
Memorable Stories of 2008
A host of meaningful stories from Miller-McCune.com's first full year on the Web.
Apartment Complex Focuses on Mentally Ill
As homelessness too often accompanies mental illness in the United States, one project tackles both issues.
Mental Illness Champions Found Down Under
Australian government to spend $5 billion over five years to improve its mental health services.
Recovery Model Shows Promise in Helping Mentally Ill
Some programs show great promise — but they haven't been propagated.