A couple of months ago, I read an article about a very rare illness primarily affecting men which caused them, among other things, to hurt themselves - sometimes quite seriously. Does anyone know the name of this disorder? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2008 - 17 answers

Appropriate steps to take in light of a credible death threat? [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2008 - 25 answers

Still crazy after all these years filter - what can be done about my dad? (long post following) [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2007 - 14 answers

It's time to submit my out-of-pocket medical expenses to my employer for reimbursement under the pre-tax medical account program. All my receipts are for psychotherapy, psychotropic medication, and other indicia of mental illness. Is it professionally "safe" for my employer to have this stuff? [more inside]
posted on Jun 26, 2007 - 15 answers

My adult brother with various mental health issues (living at home with my parents in the Chicago area – near north suburbs) keeps going off and doing self-destructive...and illegal stuff. It’s getting worse, and it can’t go on. We’re clueless and scared. Help us, HiveMind! So much [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2007 - 16 answers

How can I help a friend with mental illness? [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2007 - 17 answers

Adult sibling with mental health problems living with parent. How to help from afar? [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2007 - 7 answers

What is this documentary?: High flying advertising executive tragically becomes a homeless due to mental illness. [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2006 - 6 answers

Is there a word to describe a person who repeatedly becomes convinced that someone else is sick with various obscure ailments, based on flimsy or imagined evidence? [more inside]
posted on Sep 26, 2006 - 13 answers

MentalHealthFilter: To try and sum up a fairly long and complicated issue: My brother, 23, is diagnosed as bipolar. It's been an uphill battle ever since he was admitted to the psych hospital at 11/12 years old. Although his diagnosis and medications have switched many times, nothing seems to work. [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2006 - 5 answers

Where can I find out more about superstitious beliefs and mental illness on a more global level? [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2006 - 9 answers

Should we confront a good friend who is either completely delusional or a pathological liar? [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2006 - 27 answers

How do I find a psychiatrist that doesn't suck? [more inside]
posted on Sep 30, 2005 - 15 answers

Managers, employers, and workers with this experience: should I tell my boss about my bipolar disorder? I'm about to enter a situation where it might disrupt my work... [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2005 - 18 answers