National Institute of Mental Health
Coverage of National Institute of Mental Health in the Nexus archive.
- I learned the horrifying risks of 'miracle' ADHD drugs and stopped taking them... but it was too late
The author learned about the risks of 'miracle' ADHD drugs and stopped taking them, but it was too late. The article discusses the horrifying risks associated with these medications. The author's experience serves as a warning to others.
- Just how risky is going vegan? From bone disease to severe depression, experts reveal the downsides - as suicide of girl, 21, is linked to lack of key nutrient in her plant-based diet
A 21-year-old girl's suicide has been linked to a lack of key nutrients in her plant-based diet, prompting experts to reveal the downsides of going vegan, including bone disease and severe depression. The risks associated with a vegan diet are being highlighted by experts. A balanced diet is essential to avoid such risks.
- Surge in use of autism vitamin drug after claims it helped profoundly affected child say 'I love you' to his parents for the first time
A surge in use of an autism vitamin drug has been reported after claims it helped a profoundly affected child express love to his parents for the first time. The child was able to say 'I love you' to his parents, a breakthrough moment. This has led to increased interest in the treatment.
- Diet inspired by the Bible touted as cure for depression, bad skin and processed food 'poison'
A diet inspired by the Bible is being promoted as a cure for depression, bad skin, and the negative effects of processed food. The diet allegedly provides a solution to these problems. It claims to counteract the 'poison' of processed foods.
- Autism breakthrough: Landmark study uncovers hidden gene linked to condition's defining behaviors
A landmark study has made a breakthrough in autism research by identifying a hidden gene linked to the condition's defining behaviors. This discovery could lead to better understanding and potential treatments for autism. The study's findings are significant and shed new light on the genetic aspects of autism.
- The car was a write-off and my partner was in intensive care. But I seemed fine... until ten years later: Like millions, crippling anxiety crept up out of nowhere and almost ruined my life. Here's how I finally cured it
The author experienced a traumatic event and later developed crippling anxiety that almost ruined their life, but they eventually found a cure. The anxiety crept up ten years after the initial incident. The author's partner was in intensive care after the accident.
- New study into female health links severe PMS and multiple mental health conditions, sparking hopes for better treatment
A new study has found a link between severe Premenstrual Syndrome and multiple mental health conditions in females, sparking hopes for better treatment options. The study aims to improve understanding and treatment of related mental health conditions. This research could lead to more effective treatments for women suffering from these conditions.
- Your brain can dream while you're AWAKE, study finds
A recent study found that the brain can dream while a person is awake, challenging traditional views on consciousness and dreaming. The research suggests that brain activity during wakefulness can be similar to that during sleep and dreaming. This discovery may have implications for our understanding of the human brain and its functions.