Research
Anxiety and Depression Linked to Obesity
Mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression are associated with obesity according to a new study from the University of Otago, Wellington.
Information Starved: The Importance of Family Education in Schizophrenia
A summary of research by Canadian researcher Wendy Nordick, presented to SF Pegasus Bay earlier this year.
World Federation for Mental Health seeks abstracts for August UK forum
The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) is seeking abstracts for an international forum on Mental Health and Pscychosocial Support in Emergency Settings, London, August 28-29 2008.
Family Minded: Supporting Children in Families Affected by Mental Illness
What's it like to be the child of a parent who is mentally ill? This June 2008 Barnados UK report looks at the issues involved and reccomends changes to the help that families are given.
NAMI Study shows Schizophrenia "Twice as Common as Aids" but US public still misinformed
Twice as many Americans live with schizophrenia than with HIV/AIDS, but a major report by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reveals most Americans are unfamiliar with the disease.
Parents in Hospital
A 2007 Barnados UK report looks at how mental health services can best promote family involvememnt when a parent is in hospital.
click here to read the full report
click here for a summary of the report
NAMI Study shows Schizophrenia "Twice as Common as Aids" but US public still misinformed
Twice as many Americans live with schizophrenia than with HIV/AIDS, but a major report by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) reveals most Americans are unfamiliar with the disease.
Online Survey for people with bipolar disorder, their families and advocates
This questionnaire allows you to express your views as a patient, carer or family member on bipolar diorder. The survey is conducted by PatientView, in association with the World Federation of Mental Health (WFMH), and the European Family and Carer Federation (EUFAMI). The survey aims to promote better understanding of bipolar disorder and inform a new global bipolar website.
Problems Identified With Diagnosis Of Bipolar Disorder
A new study by Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University researchers reports that less than half of patients previously diagnosed with bipolar disorder received a diagnosis based on a comprehensive, psychiatric diagnostic interview.
Brain chemical imbabalnce may explain lack of motivation in people with schizophrenia
A study of patients with psychotic illnesses such as schizophrenia suggests an alternative explanation for why many sufferers lack motivation. The research is described in BioMed Central's journal BMC Psychiatry.
US Surgeon General's Report on Mental Health
Contains a section on schizophrenia with an interesting focus on schizophrenia in 'late-life'.
Schizophrenia and Family: Video
Author Nathaniel Lachenmeyer talks about his father's schizophrenia. Dr. Anthony Salerno and Dr. Joseph Battaglia discuss the family role in the recovery process of a person with schizophrenia (click here to view a transcript of this video).
Schizophrenia Treatment: Video
Nathaniel Lachenmeyer , Dr. Anthony Salerno and Dr. Joseph Battaglia discuss treatments, recovery and rehablitation for a person with schizophrenia; support for families and how to communicate with a family member who is mentally ill (click here to view a transcript of this video)
Age Differences in Mental Health Literacy
The tendency for young adults to 'over-identify' depression highlights a need for awareness campaigns to focus on differentiation between mental disorders.
Abnormalities Found In Specific Brain Area Of Recently Diagnosed Schizophrenia Patients
Study shows that patients recently diagnosed with schizophrenia have abnormalities in a specific part of the brain's white matter .
Oestrogen may help treat schizophrenia
An Australian trial of oestrogen patches has reported reduced auditory hallucinations in women with schizophrenia.
Family/ Whanau: Participating in Partnership
Werry Centre Guidelines for Effective Family/ Whanau participation in CAMH and AOD Services
Advocacy: The key to building better mental health
WHO urges Governments, NGOs, Community Groups and Service Users to step up efforts to reduce stigma and discrimination and boost mental health
Green Exercise
University of Essex study shows that regular exercise in ‘natural’ surroundings can boost mental health
Scientists can predict psychotic illness in up to 80% of high-risk youth
Major US study: Youth displaying certain combinations of risk factors associated with psychosis can often be identified before their illness becomes full-blown
How Schizophrenia Develops: Major Clues Discovered
Scientists have found that schizophrenia may occur, in part, because of a problem in an intermittent on/off switch for a gene involved in making a key chemical messenger in the brain
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