Bipolar disorder, a manic-depressive illness that's known to cause bewildering shifts in activity levels, mood, energy and ability to carry out daily tasks, does not allude the Latino community. However, treating the long-term disruptive condition is a matter of assessment and treatment. As well as the education of the Latino community.
In the United States more than one in four children are exposed to weapon-related violence, either as a victim or witness. Now, a new study has found that this exposure increases their risk for issues with mental health.
The notion of the tortured artist has become a given to all of us today. The idea states that creativity is fueled by the artists' demons that they wrestle with in the night. And though the common notion has long intrigued scientists, a new study now claims that there may be a link between the two in the molecules of our DNA.
Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton plans to turn substance abuse and mental health into key issues of her 2016 White House campaign. She promises proposals in the next few months.
Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine launched a slew of mobile applications to help individuals suffering from anxiety disorders and depression.
Exactitude isn't guaranteed when it comes to assessing the mental health of disadvantaged patients. If fact, disadvantaged patients are two times more likely to be misdagnosed.
Latina feminist and 27-year-old native New Yorker Dior Vargas utilizes her own battle with major depressive disorder as the groundwork for her work with mental health advocacy.
The United States Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear two cases, one dealing with Confederate flag license plates from Texas and the other dealing with mentally ill death row inmates.
Last week, the International Business Times reported that the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, who has undergone bouts of "severe morning sickness," was living at her parents in Buckleberry, under the watchful eye of her mother. She is now reportedly back in her home.
The daughter of the late Robin Williams attended her first Hollywood event Tuesday, since her father's death. She appeared at a Nintendo party held at Bootsy Bellows nightclub.
Just weeks after admitting that “there’s trouble in paradise” in regards to his marriage with Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon is allegedly already moving on with singer-songwriter, Kreesha Turner.
California lawmakers announced Tuesday that they plan to propose gun control legislation that places restraints on gun-violence in order to prevent future massacres much like what happened last week in Isla Vista, California.
Following the tragedy that occurred near the University of California at Santa Barbara on Friday, Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.) raised concerns Sunday about the necessity for background checks on firearms and improving the mental health of U.S. citizens.
Many studies put out by various government organizations suggest that Latinos -- like many other people living in America -- are in need of mental health services, especially mental health services that are specifically targeted for their community's specific needs. So why isn't mental health -- and mental illness -- taken seriously within the community?
