An important aspect of mental illness involves cognitive function.
Less than a third of B.C.’s children and youth with mental illness find the help they need. This is unacceptable.
…estimates suggest we are on the brink of an Alzheimer's epidemic.
One of the most challenging and frustrating parts of raising a child with a mental health issue is simply navigating available resources.
Toronto doctor develops four-step strategy to help address low income of patients facing physical or mental health issues.
These latest studies have now identified 60 genes with more than 90 per cent chance of increasing the risk of autism.
A study has identified 60 genes with more than 90 per cent chance of increasing the risk of autism.
Medicine Hat is showing that the goal of ending homelessness is achievable.
Google plans to store entire copies of the human genome online.
I don’t think it is beyond our grasp to create a well-organized network of services for those who need it.
These widely used medications have been shown to have quite a range of psychiatric side effects—some of which cause long-term symptoms.
B.C. mayors want the province to provide more long-term care beds for those with severe addictions and mental illness and increase services.
Some countries in Europe and elsewhere are turning to Canada to help them create strategies of their own for battling depression.
More than $51 million of Health Canada money will be used to help researchers learn more about the way the brain and nervous system works.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new combination drug for weight loss but it's not yet approved in Canada.
Our children receive instruction at school on how to identify and handle schoolyard bullies—what about at home?
In the last decade, 90 per cent of new heroin users were white and include older men and women from outside large urban centres.
Although we don’t often hear about it, suicide takes a huge toll on our society.
Before making a decision about treatment…it is important to get complete information from a qualified professional.
If you or a loved one are experiencing panic attacks, speak with your doctor about it. Effective help is available.
