Regulating Glutamate May Help Early Detection of Schizophrenia, Study Finds
5/20/2013
A recent study has discovered that increased levels of glutamate may play a role in triggering psychosis.

NFL Players May Be More Likely to Develop Depression as they Age, Study finds
5/14/2013
A recent study shows former professional football players are more likely to develop cognitive impairment and depression as they grow older.

Faith and Spirituality Beneficial in Treatment, Study Finds
5/03/2013
A new study has found that people who believe in a higher power are more responsive to short-term treatment of depression.

Depression Risk Factor Can Be "Contagious," Study Finds
4/30/2013
A new study shows that negative thoughts of students vulnerable to depression can increase the likelihood that their roommates will also experience depression.

Putting People in the Bipolar Driver’s Seat
4/26/2013
Charles Bowden, M.D., an expert on bipolar disorder, will explore the importance of partnership, self-awareness and treatment strategies at the NAMI National Convention in June.

Depression Runs High Among College Athletes
4/24/2013
A new study shows that college athletes may be put at an increased risk for depression.

Insomnia Linked with Increased Thoughts of Suicide, Study Finds
4/07/2013
A recent study discovers the connection between insomnia and increased thoughts of suicide. Findings may change the way doctors treat persons living with insomnia in the future.

White House BRAIN Initiative Calls for $100 Million for Scientific Advancement
4/03/2013
President Obama unveiled a bold new plan to increase our understanding of the human brain.

Postpartum Depression Affects 1 in 7 Mothers; Bipolar Rate Strikingly High, Study Finds
3/18/2013
The largest study to date on postpartum depression has revealed some startling statistics.

Experimental Brain Therapy and Antidepressant Combo Could Help Depression
3/11/2013
A new research study has found that a brain stimulation therapy paired with antidepressants can reduce symptoms of depression.

Can Combining Therapies Have a Synergistic Effect?
2/15/2013
Researchers are testing to see if utilizing both cognitive adaption training (CAT) and cognitive behavioral therapy for psychosis (CBTP) at the same time produces even more salubrious results.

Suicide Still Major Concern For Teens Even after Treatment, Study Finds
1/23/2013
Even after receiving treatment, suicide remains a risk for teens with mental illness. Does this mean current mental health treatments for adolescents need an overhaul?

Stress and the Brain: Neuroimaging and Hope for New Treatments
1/11/2013
Understanding neural pathways in the brain may help reduce the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

From Shakespeare to Schizophrenia
11/14/2012
Research pioneer Nancy Andreasen will be awarded NAMI’s Scientific Research Award for her work on creativity, brain imaging and mental illness.

Healing Touch with Guided Imagery Shown to Relieve PTSD
11/09/2012
A recent study revealed that methods of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) could possibly alleviate symptoms of PTSD in soldiers.

Finding "the Clue" to Effective Treatment
10/03/2012
Including psychoeducation and stigmatization, there are many variables that must be looked at to promote positive recovery in Latino communities.

New Study: Benefits of Spirituality Affirmed
9/20/2012
For many, spirituality can provide a great benefit in recovery from physical and mental health conditions.

Understanding Schizophrenia
8/14/2012
At the NAMI National Convention this past June, Dr. Jack McClellan, presented the latest findings in the genetics of schizophrenia.

The Hope for Mental Illness: Research
7/30/2012
Dr. Tom Insel, director of the National Institute of Mental Health, spoke at the NAMI National Convention in July and offered a glimpse into what the future holds for mental illness.

Does Race Matter When It Comes to Treating Depression?
6/27/2012
A new study shows that when it comes to the treatment of depression, whites are prescribed antidepressants more often than other groups.