“The Broad Institute today announced an unprecedented commitment of $650 million from philanthropist Ted Stanley aimed at galvanizing scientific research on psychiatric disorders and bringing new treatments based on molecular understanding to hundreds of millions of people around the world… Stanley’s passion for the cause began decades ago when his son, Jonathan, was stricken with[…]
“After analyzing the DNA of 150,000 people, scientists say they can pinpoint the genetic roots of schizophrenia. In the largest study of its kind, a consortium of researchers from around the world linked the mental illness to 108 spots on people’s DNA. Previously, scientists had only discovered 30 such locations. The study was published Monday[…]
“With no other treatable illness do we wait for someone to hit bottom before providing treatment even though acute signs and symptoms are apparent. Why do we, the families of people living with serious mental illnesses, have to continue waiting and weeping?” Read the Letter to the Editor “The man in the house, a 42-year-old[…]
“There’s no romance to mental illness. Whether you’re suffering from psychosis or schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or depression, the realities of mental ill-health often mean a life disrupted by isolation, harrowing symptoms, hospitalizations, discrimination and despair.” Read the Full Article Source: Huffington Post
“Let’s face it: When we see mental illnesses, like bipolar, on television, it’s most often associated with killers, but when mental illness isn’t seen in a negative light, it’s seen as some sort of gift.” Read the Full Article Source: Huffington Post
“He says the problem is that HIPAA wasn’t written with mental illness in mind. “When someone has cancer, you can make the assumption that their brain is working normally so that they can make an informed decision as to whether or not they want their loved ones to know exactly what the details of the[…]
“A diagnosis of mental illness, if I had thought about it then, would have been dangerous — a threat to my entire personality. Would my sense of humor still get laughs or would people wonder if it was the product of a sick mind? More important, would people look at me differently or stop making[…]
Source: Bring Change 2 Mind
