Mar 5th, 2010 · John Patrick Bedell, who authorities say shot two police officers near the entrance of the Pentagon on Thursday, had reportedly been at in-patient mental health institutions at least four times. His parents told authorities in January that they were worried about his mental state and that he may have bought a gun.
Mar 2nd, 2010 · Some patients seeking mental health treatments have been forced to pick up a bigger share of the cost than they do with other medical bills. But a recently passed law prohibits such double standards.
Feb 10th, 2010 · Olympic athletes train their bodies for years. But sports psychologists say mental fitness is just as important when it comes to making it to the medal stand. That's why the U.S. speedskating team has a mental coach to help athletes deal with Olympic-sized pressure.
Feb 10th, 2010 · The American Psychiatric Association is asking doctors to abandon the checklist system for diagnosing mental illness, saying it doesn't reflect the real world of mental health. Under the checklist approach, a patient wouldn't get a diagnosis of depression if he had fewer than five out of nine symptoms. But what if one of his symptoms was repeated suicidal thoughts?
Feb 10th, 2010 · The American Psychiatric Association has released the list of mental disorders that it intends to publish in its new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual. The DSM describes the different mental disorders recognized by modern psychiatry. One big change could affect kids diagnosed with bipolar disorder. A new diagnosis, Temper Dysregulation Disorder, is preferred.
Feb 10th, 2010 · The American Psychiatric Association is releasing a new draft of its book of mental disorders Wednesday, and one of the changes is to recognize binge eating as a disorder. Proponents say this could stimulate more research and help further develop treatments.
Feb 10th, 2010 · People who intentionally injure their skin often say it helps relieve tension. The behavior is usually not life-threatening, but it has frequently been confused with a suicide attempt. To avoid potentially harmful misdiagnoses and treatments, the new draft of the book of mental disorders categorizes the behavior as a disorder.
Feb 10th, 2010 · Researchers have referred to Asperger's as high-functioning autism for years, but it's never been listed officially as a form of autism by the American Psychiatric Association. But an updated edition of a mental health disorder guide now says Asperger's really is a form of autism — and some of those with Asperger's are objecting.