mental health care

Lonestar State Set to Increase Inmate Mental Health Services

...  State Set to Increase Inmate Mental Health Services … needed — services that probably would have kept them out of jail in the first place.” The multi-year program will include more accessible mental health care, chemical dependence services, rehabilitation and residential housing opportunities … Read more on Correctional News Ballarat Health Services Selects Orion Health to Provide Connectivity Platform … Ballarat Health Services provides hospital, emergency, diagnostic, aged and mental health services to patients within the Grampians region in Victoria. The organisation relies on its integration engine to … We provide patients and the community with … Read ...

A Brief History of Mental Health Care in Vermont

...  brief history of mental health care in Vermont services to more than 28,000 adults and children every year. Care ranges from acute inpatient hospitalization to case management and peer services. Prior to the closure of the state hospital, acute mental health care was provided at the centralized … Read more on Brattleboro Reformer Inpatient psychiatric unit in Meriden to relocate to HOCC in New Britain HOCC officials said consolidation of beds is expected to improve access to inpatient care for Meriden and Wallingford residents by expanding the total number of beds available, while reducing overall health care expenditures. Officials from MMC and … Read more on Newbritainherald Read ...

Using Kinect to Diagnose Depression With 90% Accuracy

Using Kinect to Diagnose Depression with 90% Accuracy Could a computer software help shrinks diagnose depression? Researchers from the University of Southern California's Institute … Interestingly, SimSensei doesn't need to pass the Turing Test. Its developers are completely open about its nature in … Read more on The Future of Things Volunteer profile: Alejandro Benitez If you could offer local officials a piece of advice about how they could help the community you serve , what would it be? We are in need of spaces to be able to share this activity with the community. Not just during the winter season but also access … Read more on Chicago Tribune Read more... ...

Depression – Depression Treatments – Depression Counseling – www.olivercounseling.com

  Depression – Depression Treatments – Depression Counseling – www.olivercounseling.com – Brief description of some highly effective physical actions on can take to help treat depression. For more information on depression please visit www.oliverc…   ?Virtual breakups pushing youth into depression VISAKHAPATNAM: City youth are increasingly taking to anti-depressants and queuing up for psychological counseling as a result of the rising number of fraudulent virtual friendships and relationships on social networking sites as such cases of online … Read more on Times of India Read more... ...

America's Mental Health System Needs Improvement, but Gains of the Past Give

America's Mental Health System Needs Improvement, But Gains of the Past Give … The Community Mental Health Centers Act of 1963 had envisioned the widespread development of community-based mental health services that would include crisis services, inpatient services in local hospitals, outpatient treatment, day programs, and … Read more on Huffington Post (blog) NIH study shows people with serious mental illnesses can lose weight People with serious mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression can lose weight and keep it off through a modified lifestyle intervention program, a National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)-funded study reported … Read more on National Institutes of Health (press release) Read more... ...

Mental Health Help: Mental Health Benefits

When you think of health insurance, you probably think of coverage for prescription drugs, visits to the doctor, hospital stays, surgery expenses, and the like. But your overall health also includes your mental health, so don’t overlook benefits that can help your outlook. Depending on the type of health insurance plan you have, coverage for mental health expenses may or may not be included. Review your policy with an eye for the following. What are mental health expenses? Depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders affect countless Americans. So do substance abuse problems. Treatment for these problems may include consultations with doctors, private counseling, group therapy, prescription medications, hospital stays, outpatient programs, alternative living arrangements, and other expenses. Read more... ...

Thousands of Women With Postnatal Depression Suffering in Silence

...  of women with postnatal depression suffering in silence There are a number of ways of treating postnatal depression. For many women, the symptoms will simply pass without treatment, while others will opt for counselling or anti-depressants. In discussions with those trying to help women cope with postnatal … Read more on Metro God bless the mental health care community…with cash News reports are chock full of stories about the lack of treatment for people with mental illnesses and the horrific consequences. There are tales of severe budget cuts, increases in homelessness and research programs eliminated. Well, I don't want to … Read more on PsychCentral.com (blog) Read ...