Daily Archives: September 9, 2014

Mental Illness not usually linked to crime, research finds

In a study of crimes committed by people with serious mental disorders, only 7.5 percent were directly related to symptoms of mental illness, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. Researchers analyzed 429 crimes committed by 143 … Continue reading

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Researchers find a genetic over lap between schizophrenia and autism

Researchers have identified mutations in genes that control epigenetic regulation, which may contribute to both schizophrenia and autism. Schizophrenia affects about 1% of the adult population. Currently, schizophrenia can only be diagnosed by observing behavior and measuring the duration of … Continue reading

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Antipsychotics linked to reduced rates of violent crimes

Use of antipsychotic medication has been linked to a significantly reduced risk of psychiatric patients committing violent crime, according to new research published in The Lancet. The study also records an association between mood-stabilizing drugs for people with bipolar disorder … Continue reading

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Mental Health any diagnosis support group www.bipolar4lifesupport.co

Hi all, I just wanted to give you a recent update on my group we have now added “awards” once you get to know people which is quick everyone is empathetic and very much greetings, you can send a pretty … Continue reading

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