Millions of people in the U.S. are affected by mental illness each year. It’s important to measure how common mental illness is, so we can understand its physical, social and financial impact —…
Getting a Diagnosis for Bipolar Disorder
People with bipolar disorder go through intense emotional changes that are very different from their usual mood and behavior. These changes affect their lives on a day-to-day basis.Testing for bipolar disorder is not as simple…
Frailty in individuals with depression, bipolar disorder and…
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Peterborough Public Health
Mental health is just as important as physical health. It is an important part of our overall well-being that helps each of us reach our potential and deal with the regular stresses of life. Throughout life,…
Are Mental Illnesses Genetic? What’s the Full Story?
If you live with a mental illness, it’s understandable that you’d want to know its origins, including whether you may have inherited it. But the answer to whether mental illness is genetic is a complicated…
Why dental care needs to be part of…
In Canada, dental care is not part of medical care. Approximately six per cent of dental care is paid for by public funds, with the rest being paid through private insurance (56 per cent) or…