Monday, September 08, 2003

Mental illnesses share gene flaw
Story at the BBC web site - "Schizophrenia and manic depression could have similar genetic causes, researchers suggest. The flaw appears to lie in genes which affect how the central nervous system develops. Researchers from the University of Cambridge say the findings are surprising because the conditions are so different."  
  

Gay Mental Health Bias (UK)
Story at Gay.com - "Two thirds of British gays, lesbians and bisexuals suffer from mental health problems, twice the rate for heterosexuals according to a new study. The report mirrors similar research in the US and Canada which also found gays have a higher suicide rate, mostly as a result of coping with homophobia. But, the British study found something even more disturbing; anti-gay prejudice is rife among doctors and psychiatrists. Nearly a third of gay men and more than 40 per cent of lesbians, who are open about their sexuality, reported prejudice from mental health workers."