(Image credit: Michael Worful) In the largest study of genetic factors linked to alcohol dependence, an international team of researchers identified a gene known to affect risk, and they determined that many other genes also contribute to risk for alcohol dependence to a lesser degree. In addition, the study linked genetic factors associated with alcohol Read More »
Read MoreMindful breathing, medication and therapy does wonders for those like the ‘Late Show’ host, Ryan Reynolds, Carson Daly and Meghan Trainor, who get panic attacks on the job. You’re just going about your business when suddenly, your chest gets tight, your heart starts pounding and you can’t breathe. That’s the terrifying experience felt by someone Read More »
Read MoreBeing in a relationship with someone you love can be beautiful. It can also be difficult, as you face the hurdles of everyday life. But if your partner struggles with mental illness, those issues can become much more intense for both of you. Understanding the needs of someone with mental illness is challenging. And you Read More »
Read MoreSecretary Alex Azar, U.S. Health & Human Services, announced that the Administration will allow states to apply for Medicaid waivers to pay for mental health treatment in inpatient settings known as IMDs, or institutions of mental disease. Historically, Medicaid has not paid for treatment in these settings for most adults. While this policy was intended to Read More »
Read MoreSUSANNAH LOHR | ST. LOUIS PUBLIC RADIO St. Louis still has significant work to do to make behavioral health care accessible for all its residents, according to a new report from the city’s mental health board. The St. Louis Mental Health Board’s report released Thursday explains that city residents often face barriers to treatment, including a Read More »
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