Mental Health

Why Is Psychiatry's New Manual So Much Like The Old One?

Jon Hamilton — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:21:00 +0000

The American Psychiatric Association is about to release an updated version of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The DSM helps mental health professionals decide who has problems such as depression, anxiety and schizophrenia.

Psychiatry's new manual, DSM-5, has been nearly 20 years in the making. During that time, scientists have learned a lot about the brain.

Addressing Suicide Awareness And Prevention In Colorado

Erin OToole — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:00:00 +0000

Mental health professionals, educators, and others concerned with addressing Colorado’s high suicide rate will gather in Denver Friday for the 6^th annual "Bridging the Divide" conference.

Colorado Weighs Reopening A Psychiatric Hospital To Serve the Homeless

Thu, 02 May 2013 20:16:00 +0000

Last summer's mass shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., led Gov. John Hickenlooper to call for stricter gun control and big new investments in mental health care.

Several significant gun bills passed, and a package of mental health reforms is moving forward.

Mate Doesn't Have Your Back? That Boosts Depression Risk

Wed, 01 May 2013 19:20:00 +0000

Having a mate is supposed to be good for your mental health.

But if that mate is critical or can't be counted on when the going gets tough, that's worse than having no mate at all, researchers say.

"The quality of your relationships matters more than quantity when it comes to depression," says Dr. Alan Teo, a psychiatrist at the University of Michigan who led the study.

And quality counts the most with a spouse or partner, Teo and his colleagues found.

Young Adults With Autism Can Thrive In High-Tech Jobs

Lauren Silverman — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:26:00 +0000

The job hunt is complicated enough for most high school and college graduates — and even tougher for the growing number of young people on the autism spectrum. Despite the obstacles that people with autism face trying to find work, there's a natural landing place: the tech industry.

Amelia Schabel graduated from high school five years ago. She had good grades and enrolled in community college. But it was too stressful.