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Mental Health

Why the definition of autism matters – – CNN.com Blogs

by admin on January 24, 2012

Editor's note: Dr. Charles Raison, CNNhealth's mental health expert, is an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Experts Weigh Changes to Definition of Autism – iVillage

by admin on January 20, 2012

FRIDAY, Jan. 20 (HealthDay News) — The number of people diagnosed with autism will likely decrease if a new definition of the disorder is adopted by mental health experts later this year.

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Redefining Autism: How it Could Change Treatment and Policy …

by admin on January 19, 2012

The Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) is a dictionary that defines and classifies all mental health disorders. First published in 1952, …

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Changing the Definition of Autism: A Mother's Point of View – The …

by admin on January 19, 2012

The dictionary of mental health disorders, the Diagnostic Statistical Manual, is currently debating whether to redefine the description of autism

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@Pocahontassss_x autism n mental health.

by admin on December 28, 2011

@ Pocahontassss_x autism n mental health.

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Antidepressants in Pregnancy and Autism: A Possible Link: Untreated mental health disorders do pose a risk to mo… http://t.co/oAk4RAw1

by admin on November 13, 2011

Antidepressants in Pregnancy and Autism : A Possible Link: Untreated mental health disorders do pose a risk to mo…

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Experts Anticipate Excessive Brain Cells As A Possible Reason For …

by admin on November 9, 2011

Autism is a serious mental health condition that can be considered as a spectrum of disorders that can result in an intense inability in communication along with mental retardation, behavioral disorder and other symptoms …

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@iamColinSpencer I am never one to pressure stars to advocate for Autism or mental health. It is a blessing when they do.

by admin on November 2, 2011

@ iamColinSpencer I am never one to pressure stars to advocate for Autism or mental health. It is a blessing when they do.

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@iamColinSpencer I am never one to pressure stars to advocate for Autism or mental health. It is a blessing when they do.

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RT @autismspeaks: Share the inspiration we drew from the Summit of the Movement for Global Mental Health in South Africa! http://t.co/4PnVimod

by admin on November 1, 2011

RT @ autismspeaks : Share the inspiration we drew from the Summit of the Movement for Global Mental Health in South Africa! http://t.co/4PnVimod

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RT @kevleitch: A Parent’s Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder: …

by admin on October 28, 2011

RT @ kevleitch : A Parent’s Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder: The National Institute of Mental Health in the U.S.

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