More adults being diagnosed with ADHD
Readers– take a look at this article. Do you agree that more people should be diagnosed with ADHD?
Proposed mental health law for PA has caregivers at odds
A House committee will hold a hearing this week on a bill that would compel those suffering from the worst mental illnesses to get treatment.
How mental health coverage still has a long way to go to
The Mental Health and Addictions Parity Act of 2008 went into effect Jan. 1, but it has some loopholes that mean insufficient coverage still for many Americans.
CDC: Autism rate is increasing
Reports the Philadelphia Inquirer:
Autism affects about 1 in every 110 American children, a 57 percent increase over the last estimate in 2002, according to a report released yesterday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The disturbing trend reflects greater awareness and diagnosis of “autism spectrum disorders,” but may also mean more children are [...]
Did you know…
…that young people who take antipsychotic drugs are likely to see rapid weight gain?
Did you know…
…that more college students than ever before are getting psychiatric help?
Did you know…
…that mothers who smoke during pregnancy put their children at greater risk of developing psychotic symptoms as teenagers?
Did you know…
…that 2 out of 3 inmates at juvenile prisons have at LEAST one mental illness?
Did you know…
…that if you get weird urges– like to throw food at a fancy restaurant event, or to laugh hysterically during a funeral– that you’re definitely not alone?