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NSTF Award: Congratulations Prof Dan Stein!

The NSTF and its seven distinct partners and sponsors take pride in congratulating the 2014/2015 NSTF Award winners!

Brain Abnormalities in Patients With Schizophrenia Found

People with schizophrenia have parts of the brain that are of abnormal size, a development that scientists say may help […]

There’s a dark side to startups, and it haunts 30% of the world’s most brilliant people

The smile on Austen Heinz’s face was unguarded and brief.

Mixed findings on benefits of medical marijuana

The researchers found that most studies suggested that cannabinoids were associated with improvements in symptoms, but these associations did not […]

SANCA Drug Awareness week: 24 – 28 June 2015

Cannabis use can lead to multiple health and psychiatric complications The possession and use of cannabis is illegal in South […]

Early care can prevent a mental health crisis

We know that if they receive effective help at an early stage they probably won’t reach a mental health crisis […]

Uncovering the biology of mental illness

The human brain is capable of complex processes.

‘Wie is ek’ RSG 12 Junie – Prof Christine Lochner

Luister op 12 Junie om 11:30 na prof Christine Lochner se praatjie oor trichotillomanie (haaruittrekkery) op RSG ‘Wie is ek’ […]

Adolescent brain develops differently in bipolar disorder

In adolescents with bipolar disorder, key areas of the brain that help regulate emotions develop differently, a new study by […]

Feeling Bipolar Disorder In Your Gut

Gastritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease have also been associated with mental illness.

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