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Women Working In Mental Health Research

MQ Mental Health

In 2014, Dr Andrea Reinecke (UK) developed a life changing intervention for panic disorder that combined CBT and a blood pressure drug into a treatment that only needed to be. Professor Petra Vértes (UK) used genetics to improve understanding of the biological underpinnings of Schizophrenia in 2017.

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The Ugly Truth About Mental Health Stigma

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Shocking Barriers Killing Our Mental Health. Mental health can be a very traumatizing thing to open up about due to the stigma surrounding it. Seeking mental health help can almost feel like admitting that something is wrong with you. Little known facts about mental health. Psychiatry.org).

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Guest Post: The Difference Between Mental Health & Mental Illness by Amelia Blackwater

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Wh at is Mental Health? Mental health reflects “our emotional, psychological, & social well-being.”. Mental health can affect, how we think, feel, & act. You can have both good or bad mental health. . You can have both good or bad mental health. . What is Mental Illness?

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Everything You Need to Know About Mental Health Case Management

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Mental health issues have been identified in more than 50 million Americans. The most prevalent mental ailment among Americans is depression, but they also have bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety, OCD, and PTSD.

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Living With Schizoaffective Disorder

MQ Mental Health

Last month saw World Schizophrenia Awareness Day (24 May). MQ supporter Giles Addison kindly shared his personal experience of being diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder. Giles’ condition is related to but separate as a diagnosis from both Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder.

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How Does Language Affect Our Mental Health?

MQ Mental Health

Ahead of Time To Talk Day (1st February 2024), we take a look at how language and mental health are linked. Language around mental health is, let’s face it, clunky at best. It may seem an impossible task at times, particularly with words regarding mental health. Words can be hugely powerful. Pain is pain.

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How Does Language Affect Our Mental Health?

MQ Mental Health

Ahead of Time To Talk Day (1st February 2024), we take a look at how language and mental health are linked. Language around mental health is, let’s face it, clunky at best. It may seem an impossible task at times, particularly with words regarding mental health. Words can be hugely powerful. Pain is pain.