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Family support helps African-American boys with depression
Family members play a very important role in helping depressed African-American teen boys recover, according to a new study. Study participants reported stigma associated with depression and mental health service use. According to the researchers, this stigma--as well as a lack of trust in service providers -- leads to underutilization of mental health services by this population. University of Michigan, 2/3/10 >>

 
Brain Scans Could Help Spot Schizophrenia Earlier
Imaging technology might advance treatment of psychotic disorders, researchers say. Scanning technology has helped researchers pinpoint the part of the brain that appears to be where psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia begin. More from U.S. News and World Report 09/09/09 >>

 
National Suicide Hotline Inundated by Economically Distressed ABC News, 8/07/09 >>
Sick Kids Add to Workplace Anxiety . Human Resource Executive Online, 8/05/09 >>
Little Attention Paid to Effect of Parents' Depression on Their Children. Psychiatric News, 7/03/09 >>

Research Updates from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Mental Health America of Wisconsin (MHA) is proud to have been selected as the National Institute of Mental Health Outreach Program partner for Wisconsin. Monthly updates from NIMH include science and research news, resources, events, funding information and research opportunities.
 
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