Author Archives: JmaC

Definition Depression (major depressive disorder or clinical depression) is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed with depression, … Continue reading →

What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a serious mental illness marked by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships. In 1980, theDiagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, Third Edition(DSM-III) listed BPD as a diagnosable illness for the … Continue reading →

By: Nathaniel Z. Counts, J.D., Director of Policy, Mental Health America, and Aaron Konopasky, J.D., Ph.D., Senior Attorney-Advisor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission At Mental Health America (MHA), we work to make sure people can get help Before Stage 4. When … Continue reading →

March 31, 2016 | Special Reports, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder, Personality Disorders By Melanie S. Harned, PhD and Yevgeny Botanov, PhD Linked Articles The Neurobiology of Borderline Personality Disorder Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Training Is Effective … Continue reading →

By Thomas Insel on October 20, 2015   As with other chronic health conditions, there is no magic bullet for schizophrenia. At least as important as the search for magic bullets, however, is an increasing focus on early intervention and … Continue reading →

Let’s Get Our Heads Around Mental Health Posted by Keith Jackson March 11, 2016 Mental health and behavioral disorders make people feel uncomfortable. I’m not talking about people who have such conditions, I mean the people who don’t. If you don’t … Continue reading →