Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can cause psychotic symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations, plus depression
Both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can cause psychotic symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations, plus depression
As many as 90% of people who commit suicide experience depression, substance abuse or other mental health disorders
As many as 90% of people who commit suicide experience depression, substance abuse or other mental health disorders
Schizophrenia, which affects one per cent of the population, is the result of an organic problem in the brain
Schizophrenia, which affects one per cent of the population, is the result of an organic problem in the brain
Psychiatric symptoms commonly associated with fibromyalgia make the condition worse for those who experience pain and depression or anxiety
Psychiatric symptoms commonly associated with fibromyalgia make the condition worse for those who experience pain and depression or anxiety
Although there are potential risks involved with taking medication, there are very real risks if important psychiatric medication is stopped
There is a very real risk of serious relapse or recurrence of dangerous psychiatric symptoms if medication use is stopped
Vascular dementia is caused by a series of small strokes that damage the brain
Vascular dementia is caused by a series of small strokes that damage the brain
David Grauwiler of the Canadian Mental Health Association says there’s no excuse for ignoring mental health in the workplace
David Grauwiler of the Canadian Mental Health Association says there’s no excuse for ignoring mental health in the workplace
First Nations children are denied the same funding for health care, social services and education as non-Indigenous kids
First Nations children are denied the same funding for health care, social services and education as non-Indigenous kids
Step-parenting is a sensitive role, often fraught with difficulties, but the myth of wicked step-parents is not valid and can be overcome
Step-parenting is a sensitive role, often fraught with difficulties, but the myth of wicked step-parents is not valid and can be overcome
The mental health benefits of exercise are well documented, and even moderate sadness and feelings of anxiety can be improved
The mental health benefits of exercise are well documented, and even moderate sadness and feelings of anxiety can be improved