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A massive genome-wide association study (GWAS) of genetic and health records of 1.2 million people from four separate data banks has identified 178 gene variants linked to major depression, a disorder that will affect one of every five people during their lifetimes. The results of the study, led by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Posted: May 27, 2021 / 12:17 PM CDT / Updated: May 27, 2021 / 12:18 PM CDT According to National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five adults in America, 43.8 million people experience mental illness. This is 18.5% of our total population. Dr. Jill Grimes joined the ladies to share more about the importance

Social stigma, lack of access to mental health support, bullying, discrimination, and shame may compound the effects of depression among people who are gay. Estimates of depression among members of LGB+ communities vary widely. Some data suggest that depression rates are similar to those of members of heterosexual communities. In contrast, other studies point to

1NIMH Clinical Center, National Institute of Mental Health Czech Republic, Klecany, Czech Republic; 2Department of Psychiatry and Medical Psychology, Third Medical Faculty, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic Correspondence: Martin HejzlarNational Institute of Mental Health Czech Republic, Topolova 748, Klecany, 250 67, Czech RepublicTel +420 283 088 314Email [email protected] Background: There are no head-to-head studies comparing

Newswise — A massive genome-wide association study (GWAS) of genetic and health records of 1.2 million people from four separate data banks has identified 178 gene variants linked to major depression, a disorder that will affect one of every five people during their lifetimes. The results of the study, led by the U.S. Department of

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — After a marathon day debating legislation with the end of session deadlines looming, the Texas Senate approved a measure early Thursday morning to increase Medicaid coverage for new mothers. The committee substitute to House Bill 133 would raise Medicaid coverage for new Texas moms to six months after the birth of her

Law360 (May 27, 2021, 3:54 PM EDT) — A Georgia school district rightly fired a teacher whose threats of violence worried school officials despite the fact that she suffered from depression, the Eleventh Circuit ruled Thursday, saying employers don’t have to tolerate dangerous behavior even if it stems from a person’s disability. A three-judge panel

On Cool Science Radio, John and Lynn have a conversation with Leah Harter, Director of Counseling at the Christian Center of Park City. Harter is a licensed Mental Health Counselor and has been a practicing therapist for more than 20 years.  She comes on the show to discuss a fascinating technology she and other therapists