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This Is How Narcissistic Parents Treat Their Children

New research shows how the narcissistic parenting style affects children.

Changing a brain to save a life: how far should rehabilitation go?

What's the difference between brainwashing and rehabilitation?

How shunned Jehovah's Witness mom killed her entire family

She made a video of herself saying that she was "broken" and that she didn't want to burden her family.

Things to NEVER Lie to Your Doctor About

How much you smoke, drink, eat, exercise and whether you use protection during sex or while out in the sun matters. Doctors weigh in on what matters most.

The way you eat pizza can give clues about your personality

Five-Year Study for Relapse Prevention

Relapse prevention is one of the most important elements of addiction recovery. Working a solid program by staying connected with your su...

Imaging in mental health and improving the diagnostic process

What are some of the most troubling numbers in mental health? Six to 10—the number of years it can take to properly diagnose a mental health condition. Dr. Elizabeth Osuch, a Researcher at Lawson Health Research Institute and a Psychiatrist at London Health Sciences Centre and the Department of Psychiatry at Western University, is helping to end misdiagnosis by looking for a 'biomarker' in the brain that will help diagnose and treat two commonly misdiagnosed disorders.

Worried about a child’s mental health? Here’s what you should do

Many children suffer from severe emotional difficulties, a recent study has shown, but at least more of them are getting the specialist help they need

Pay attention to your mental health

Your mental and physical health are closely connected. Pay attention to your mental health during National Women's Health Week.

How Can I Support My Adult Child Who Has a Mental Health Disorder?

Mental health continues to be one of the most-requested topics readers ask me to cover both in the Parental Advisory advice column and in other more general posts. So I wasn’t surprised that when I wrote in January about parenting a child who is at risk for developing a mental health disorder, it sparked another reader question on the topic—this time about parenting an adult child with a mental illness.

Three women feel stronger after sharing their mental health journeys

Three women are opening up about their mental health challenges in message of hope during Mental Health Month. One in 5 people will experience mental illness in their lifetime, yet the stigma surrounding it is still very realEmily Rice-Smith, 24, is a student at Western Michigan University and former Miss Michigan competitor. She has depression, anxiety and ADHD. Elaina Harris, 51, is a mother and…

The five DOs and DON’Ts of talking about mental health

The five do's and don't's of talking about mental health, by author and mental health writer Lucy Nichol

A Support System Impacts Your Bipolar Disorder |

A support system impacts anyone, whether you have bipolar disorder or not. I discuss how a system impacts the treatment of bipolar disorder.

5 Ways to Help Kids with ADHD Succeed at School

Children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) often face many challenges at school. It’s typical for children with ADHD to have trouble sitting still, listening, being quiet, paying attention for extended periods of time, following instructions and concentrating on certain tasks.

Dogs can ease symptoms of depression, according to science

The companionship ‘strongly contributes to mental health'