Dissociative Disorders News

Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation may have a protective effect against progression to psychosis for approximately 7 years in individuals at very high risk for the disorder, according to findings presented at the International Conference on Early Psychosis in Tokyo.

Findings from a population-based cohort study demonstrate that patients with no former history of psychiatric illness who received mechanical ventilation as part of intensive care treatment were more likely to be newly diagnosed with psychiatric illness in the first few months following intensive care.

School children who changed schools three or more times before age 12 years were more likely to display symptoms of psychosis, according to a recent study printed in American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

SAN FRANCISCO — Many defendants charged with a felony said they could not remember the crime for which they were tried, according to new study results presented here.

Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said successful legislation, federal programs and financial support from grants have helped raise awareness about the importance of mental health and greatly benefited those with mental health disorders. In 2011, 45.9 million American adults were diagnosed with a mental illness, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Survey on Drug Use and Health.