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Inspiration linked to Bipolar Disorder risk

Inspiration has been linked with people at risk of developing bipolar disorder for the first time in a study led by Lancaster University. For generations, artists, musicians, poets and writers have described personal experiences of mania and depression, highlighting the … Continue reading →

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The psychological processes underlying hereditary trauma

The benefits of incorporating approaches from positive psychology into existing understandings of mental health problems have recently been promoted by several policy development in UK. However, the research in this area is still very limited. The aim of the study … Continue reading →

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A new intervention to prove well-being in people with psychiatric disorders

The benefits of incorporating approaches from positive psychology into existing understandings of mental health problems have recently been promoted by several policy development in UK. However, the research in this area is still very limited. The aim of the study … Continue reading →

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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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