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There are many misperceptions about mental illness and its treatment that contribute to stigma. People may incorrectly assume that the feelings that accompany anxiety anddepressive disorders can be willed away with the right amount of discipline, or that seeking help … Continue reading →

We hear about people’s experiences with mental illness and we may see how someone behaves as a result of a mental health challenge, and we can empathize. But it’s hard to imagine experiences very different from the way we experience … Continue reading →

New research estimates that one in 13 people will experience a psychotic episode by the time they are 75.1 Most often that experience will happen during adolescence or young adulthood. However, for about one quarter of people it occurs after … Continue reading →

More than two-thirds of U.S. adults have smartphones, and among young adults 18 to 29 years, more than 85 percent have smartphones. Researchers are looking to tap into this growing smartphone use for new ways to improve mental health research … Continue reading →

The practice of mindfulness is linked to wide-ranging health benefits and has gained tremendous popularity in recent years as a strategy for self-care. What is mindfulness? UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center defines mindful awareness as “paying attention to present moment … Continue reading →