‘Psychiatry’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life, Page 12

Teenagers in the United States are being neglected, both medically and emotionally, according to the lead author of a new book assessing research on teen mental health problems. The book finds that while 20 percent of adolescents suffer from a mental health disorder, treatment does not feature as a priority on the US public health agenda.

The International Conference on Bipolar Disorder, the only venue in the world devoted exclusively to highlighting new research into bipolar disorder, has heard research which brings scientists closer to understanding genetic underpinnings of bipolar disorder.

The long-awaited US Supreme Court decision about online direct wine sales to consumers in other states is in. What impact — if any — will the judgement about state authority to restrict interstate online commerce have on mental health practitioners who provide online services to clients in other states, or who operate from other countries?

The latest findings from a 24-year ongoing study in Australia suggest a startling conclusion about depression in childhood: whether or not a young child becomes depressed may have very little to do with his or her social environment.

Over eight million adult Americans, or 4.3 percent of working-age adults, struggle with the inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity of ADHD. According to an analysis presented at the American Psychiatric Association’s annual meeting in Atlanta, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) costs U.S. households nearly $77 billion in lost income every year.