Nick Reiner was an unsolvable dilemma for his parents ... so says a substance abuse treatment expert. Nick Mathews -- the founder and CEO of Southern California-based treatment center Stillwater Behavioral Health -- joined us on "TMZ Live," and we... Permalink Read more
Tmz - Dec 19
Scientists exploring how the brain responds to stress discovered molecular changes that can influence behavior long after an experience ends. They also identified natural resilience systems that help protect certain individuals from harm. These findings are opening the door to treatments that foc... Read more
Science Daily - Dec 13
In a breakthrough study, scientists have discovered that a variant in one gene, GRIN2A, can directly cause mental illness – something previously believed to be the result of several mutations working together. What's more, these conditions often present in childhood instead of more commonly durin... Read more
New Atlas - Dec 09
Research links variations in the gene GRIN2A to a higher risk of developing schizophrenia and other forms of mental illness. Read more
Wired - Dec 08
A new review paper points to the positive qualities, including empathy, creativity and resilience, that often accompany psychological disorders. By recognizing them, the authors argue, we can decrease stigma and improve care. Read more
University Of Colorado Boulder - Dec 02
Joel Cauchi, 40, was experiencing acute psychotic symptoms when he killed six people and injured 10 others, including a nine-month-old baby, during the Westfield Bondi Junction massacre. Read more
Mail Online - Nov 25
"The Mind Reels" is slim but powerful, gripping without making any effort to manipulate the reader through a redemptive plot arc or even milking sympathy for Alice. Read more
Chicago Tribune - Oct 04A new report finds that 25% of American adults suffering from a mental illness aren't receiving treatment. Mary Gilberti, interim president and CEO of Mental Health America, the nonprofit who conducted the study, joins to discuss the key findings. Read more
Cbs News - Oct 03Researchers in Japan used artificial intelligence to analyse people’s face movements and detect subtle signs of depression Read more
The Independent - Sep 17
Ilia Carney, 10, began experiencing sudden mood swings that left her unable to attend school or even step into her dance classes - and was thought to be struggling with mental health problems Read more
Mirror - Sep 14