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Temple Grandin Wants Us to Think Differently About Kids Who Think Differently
“Don’t put me on the McDonald’s takeout window,” Temple Grandin said over Zoom from her home in Fort Collins, Colo. “Not going to do very well there — can’t multitask, cannot follow long strings of verbal instruction.” It’s a little … Continue reading
‘Schizophrenia’ Still Carries a Stigma. Will Changing the Name Help?
Many people with or connected to the mental illness approve of updating the name, a new survey shows. But some experts are not convinced it’s the answer. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/20/health/schizophrenia-name-change.html?action=click&algo=bandit-all-surfaces_impression_cut_3&block=more_in_recirc&fellback=false&imp_id=792046790&impression_id=b2c3e361-62a9-11ec-94c1-ed6a591c6e85&index=1&pgtype=Article&pool=more_in_pools%2Fhealth®ion=footer&req_id=796525500&surface=eos-more-in&variant=0_bandit-all-surfaces_impression_cut_3
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New treatment for depression without drugs
A promising new treatment for depression Depression remains the leading cause of disability worldwide, affecting almost 300 million people, half of whom can’t find lasting relief from drugs or therapy. But a new experimental treatment using a fast-acting approach with … Continue reading
Tony Bennett’s last concert
Despite his Alzheimer’s Tony Bennett prepares to perform with Lady Gaga.
People With Anxiety Perceive The World In A Fundamentally Different Way
People who still believe the outdated notion that mental health conditions are “all in a person’s head” have yet another reason to stop believing the myth: According to a new study in the journal Current Biology, those with anxiety perceive the … Continue reading
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A Place Called Pluto – life with Alzheimer’s
The author of the book “On Pluto” is written by Greg O’Brien about his experience living with Alzheimer’s. The 10-minute video illustrates the effects on his whole family.
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7 Early Warning Signs of Dementia You Shouldn’t Ignore
What to watch for • Difficulty with everyday tasks. • Repetition. • Communication problems. • Getting lost. • Personality changes. • Confusion about time and place. • Troubling behavior.
What you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s doesn’t have to be your brain’s destiny, says neuroscientist and author of “Still Alice,” Lisa Genova. She shares the latest science investigating the disease — and some promising research on what each of us can do to build an … Continue reading
How your memory works — and why forgetting is totally OK
Lisa Genova, author of Remember and Still Alice does a TED talk and answers questions in this 23-minute utube video.
A ‘Pacemaker for the Brain’: No Treatment Helped Her Depression — Until This
It’s the first study of individualized brain stimulation to treat severe depression. Sarah’s case raises the possibility the method may help people who don’t respond to other therapies .https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/04/health/depression-treatment-deep-brain-stimulation.html