YOU ARE NOT ALONE - A companion online community discussion board for The Mental Illness Happy Hour podcast with Paul Gilmartin

I strongly believe fish oil absolutely helps with schizophrenia. New Study By Universities Shows That Fish Oil Supplements Can Prevent Psychosis Among Young People http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/2358936 "Ground breaking study gives hope to parents of young people. Omega-3 Fatty Acids are an a...

Another small step forward. This can only get better. Involuntary eye movement a foolproof indication for ADHD diagnosis http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/08/140813131055.htm Reddit comments: http://www.reddit.com/r/psychology/comments/2dgw8b/new_test_allows_accurate_diagnosis_of_adhd_and/

I feel strongly that in the future Advanced MRI technology, DNA, and blood test will quickly help people with depression by determining the best treatment plan. A brain implant might be just what the doctor ordered. Could A Brain Implant Cure Depression? https://testtube.com/dnews/could-a-brain-impl...

Don't get too excited. It was only 60 people. Study Finds Turmeric Is As Effective As Prozac For Treating Depression http://www.collective-evolution.com/2013/07/31/study-finds-turmeric-is-effective-as-prozac-for-treating-depression/ This marks the first published study using a randomized and control...

How old is he? He made a ton of positive moves: 1. Being close to family gave him a supportive network. 2. Not having to worry about a place to live and money greatly reduces stress. (I'm guessing he isn't working) 3. He started exercising. This helps with his depression. 4. He's not in a relationsh...

A blood test to predict and treat mental health issues is an extremely important advancement. Anything to take the guess work out of treatment is a good thing. Another thought about this discovery: the prefrontal cortex is the last region of the brain to mature. The brain keeps growing until about 2...

I'm still trying to decide what ADD is. http://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/

I've seen a pattern in women. I call it getting beyond their slutty period. It hit in their late twenties. They finally find their voice. They stop blaming their parent for the life they have and start to take ownership of their lives. It's is quite amazing to watch. It's actually great you're final...

Ya. The first baby year is rough. The Mom focuses all her attention on the kids, which leaves you feeling alone. Life and marriage gets much better after that. Just hang in there. Lightly remind Mom that you also need some attention. Go on a date night as soon as possible. Try to go out alone togeth...

The accidental discovery that anti-inflammatory drugs can help treat mental illness has opened up a new field of research which experts are calling a "paradigm shift". SIMON LAUDER: Are anti-inflammatories being used in treatments at the moment? BRIAN DEAN: They're not, no. I think the imp...