Association between bipolar disorder and leadership traits in young adults although in later life only siblings of people with bipolar disorder shown to be more likely to hold executive and political professions

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Source: Mental Elf 17/9/14

Royal College of Psychiatrists Launches Mental Health Manifesto - Source Mental Elf

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Impact of Hidden Homelessness on Mental Health of Children & Young People - Source: The Mental Elf

The mental health risks to young homeless people are well established, with particularly high rates of conduct disorder, PTSD, major depression and substance misuse reported. Poor physical health and high rates of personal injury are also common. It goes without saying that to be young and homeless is usually caused and compounded by circumstances which fundamentally affect how and whether individuals are willing and able to access primary care and other appropriate health services. 

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