A recent study suggests that women suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder have a significantly higher risk of obesity and food addiction. The paper was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association and shows that women suffering from severe post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms were twice as likely to develop a food addiction as opposed to women who had never experienced … [Read more...]
New Report Reveals Adults with Serious Mental Illnesses Face 80% Unemployment
A new report reveals that adults with serious mental illnesses face 80% unemployment. These rates are worse, but there are signs that indicate that they are getting even worse, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness and a report they’ve just published. In 2003 23% people who received public mental health services were employed and this year, only 17.8% of them were hired. This means … [Read more...]
Colorado Mass Shooting Trial Delayed by Testing
The horrendous Aurora, Colorado mass shootings were scheduled to go on trial in October, with the main suspect, James Holmes, set to appear before the judge and jury. However, on Wednesday, a psychiatrist tasked with completing a further sanity examination on Holmes asked for more time to run his tests. The request conforms to a judge’s order, issued by the Arapahoe County District Court and … [Read more...]