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Special education data provide misleading trends of changing autism prevalence
If statistics compiled by the U.S. Department of Education are to be believed, in 1992 the state of Illinois had only 322 diagnosed cases of autism among school children. In 2003, according to the same statistical source, Illinois had more than 6,000 children diagnosed as autistic. view more (2006-04-03)
MIT: Missing protein may be key to autism
A missing brain protein may be one of the culprits behind autism and other brain disorders, researchers at MIT's Picower Institute for Learning and Memory report in the Dec. 6 issue of Neuron. view more (2007-12-06)
Mutations in gene linked to ciliopathies
An international team of scientists, led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, have discovered a connection between mutations in the INPP5E gene and ciliopathies. view more (2009-08-10)
Deakin University researcher unveils pregnancy mystery
Belinda Hardman completed the study for her PhD with Deakin's Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology under the supervision of Dr Leigh Ackland. view more (2007-03-06)
Preclinical work shows how one gene causes severe mental retardation
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center and the University of North Carolina have discovered in mice how a single disrupted gene can cause a form of severe mental retardation known as Angelman syndrome. view more (2009-05-11)
Offenders unlikely to seek help when experiencing mental distress
Offenders' lack of trust in medical professionals means many may not seek help when they are experiencing mental distress, says a new BMJ study. view more (2007-01-12)
Drosophila drug screen for fragile X syndrome finds promising compounds and potential drug targets
Scientists using a new drug screening method in Drosophila (fruit flies), have identified several drugs and small molecules that reverse the features of fragile X syndrome -- a frequent form of mental retardation and one of the leading known causes of autism. view more (2008-03-10)
Are people with mental illness more violent than other people?
The contribution of mental illness to societal violence is modest, despite increasing public concern about the potential for violence among mentally ill patients who have been treated and reside in the community, write researchers in this week’s BMJ. view more (2002-09-04)
High risk of chronic health conditions plagues those with schizophrenia
Both men and women with schizophrenia are significantly more likely to have one or more of 46 common chronic health conditions than individuals without mental illness. view more (2006-12-13)
Patients with psychosis more interested in physical health than anticipated
People with serious mental illnesses may be more willing to look after their physical well-being than anticipated, according to a study in this week's BMJ. Researchers in London invited patients from seven inner London general practices to a cardiovascular risk assessment at their practice. Their analysis is based on 182 patients with psychosis... view more... (2003-05-21)
BRAIN RESEARCH REVEALS STRUCTURAL DIFFERENCES IN VIOLENT OFFENDERS WITH MENTAL DISORDERS
New brain imaging data has revealed structural differences in the brains of violent offenders with mental disorders, bringing research closer to finding a biological basis for violent behaviour in the mentally ill. Preliminary findings were reported by researchers from London's Institute of Psychiatry at the International Congress on Schizophrenia... view more... (1999-04-19)
Mental distress due to abortion lasts for years
Women who have had an abortion still experience mental distress related to the abortion years after it happened. view more (2005-12-12)
Women with mental disorders less likely to have mammograms
Women with mental disorders are less likely to have screening mammograms than women without mental illness, although the nature of the mental illness does play a role. view more (2006-10-27)
British Psychological Society welcomes government proposals for mental health law reform "¦ but remains concerned
The British Psychological Society will today welcome Government proposals to reform the 1983 Mental Health Act. view more (2005-03-21)
Physical training can make you mentally tougher
Going on a tough outward bound type training course can increase your mental toughness and ability to face other stressful experiences. This kind of training could potentially help people face the pressures of business life. view more (2005-01-07)
Just 20 minutes of weekly housework boosts mental health
Just 20 minutes of any physical activity, including housework, in a week is enough to boost mental health, reveals a large study published ahead of print in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. view more (2008-04-10)
Shared family mealtimes predict fewer mental health problems in adolescents
Adolescents from families where mealtimes and other activities are shared seem to have fewer mental health problems, reports a study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. Researchers assessed the family habits and rituals of 82 first time users, aged between 14 and 23, of mental health services in one metropolitan area. Anxiety and... view more... (2002-01-15)
Active genes discovered in the developing mammal brain
A study by scientists at Penn State provides new information about the genes that are involved in a mammal's early brain development, including those that contribute to neurological disorders. view more (2009-07-14)
Study finds first-ever genetic animal model of autism
By introducing a gene mutation in mice, investigators have created what they believe to be the first accurate model of autism not associated with a broader neuropsychiatric syndrome, according to research presented at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology annual meeting. view more (2007-12-10)
Psychiatric disorders more common in chidren born late in the school year
Research in this weeks BMJ reveals that being one of the youngest children in your school year puts you at greater risk of developing mental health problems. The authors surveyed over 10,000 school children in England, Scotland and Wales by using reports from teachers, parents and the pupils themselves. The questions probed aspects of the... view more... (2003-08-29)
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