How Universities Are Helping Students With 'invisible' Disabilities
How universities are helping students with 'invisible' disabilities The data for mental health conditions was even higher: 10 per cent had been diagnosed with or treated for depression, and 12 per cent with anxiety. Many more had suffered, though: 37.5 per cent reported having felt at one time or another “so depressed … Read more on Macleans.ca THE HIDDEN TRUTH: In the workplace, depression batters self confidence Following my diagnosis with chronic depression three years ago, a lot has changed. Last Saturday, in The Chronicle Herald Opinions, I discussed how depression impacted me personally. Today I'd like to delve into the impact it has had on my professional … Read more on TheChronicleHerald.ca Read more... ...
Employers Have a Stake in the Urgent Need for Mental Health Care
... have a stake in the urgent need for mental health care In fact, Mental Health America states that five out of 20 workers in an office will likely develop a mental health condition, which is defined as: major depression; bipolar, anxiety or panic disorders; post-traumatic stress disorder; or attention … Read more on BizTimes.com (Milwaukee) Stress inoculation modeled in mice … of anxiety-like behavior in both treatment conditions (data not shown). Time spent close to the walls was nearly eightfold greater than time spent in the center of the open field, and the treatment main effect (P=0.760) and treatment-by-test day … Read more ...
Increasing Communication, Decreasing Stigma Between Police and the Mentally Ill
Increasing communication, decreasing stigma between police and the mentally ill Kristen Pankratz's encounters with police came during bouts of mania from bipolar disorder, when she would listen to music in her car and drive fast until the flashing lights appeared. “When I'm really manic, my judgment is impaired and my impulse … Read more on OCRegister Drugging our kids: 'Do benefits outweigh the risks?' For children, the FDA has approved antipsychotics only to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and severe autism — serious mental health conditions found in just 1 to 2 percent of the child population. But University of Maryland professor of pharmacy … Read more on Los Angeles Daily News Read more... ...
Miami-Dade Police Shoot and Kill Bipolar Man After Taser Malfunction
... Kill Bipolar Man After Taser Malfunction Daniela Osorio, the victim's sister, then came out of the apartment later in the evening and told The Herald that her brother had suffered from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. She claimed police were aware of his condition and went a "bit too far.". Read more on Miami New Times (blog) Chris Brown Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder "Mr Brown will also require close supervision by his treating physician in order to ensure his bipolar mental health condition remains stable," the court documents continued. Bipolar disorder involves episodes of mania and depression. Symptoms include … Read more on International Business Times UK Read ...
9 Ways to Help Depression (:
9 Ways to Help Depression (: – 9 ways to help yourself with depression. I’ve done all of these & they’ve helped so much !! If you guys need anyone to talk to, I’m here . Just message me an… Low light levels can induce depression and tribunal claims Employers increasingly have to manage employees with mental health conditions. Stress, depression and anxiety are some of the most common but, perhaps surprisingly, an estimated 1 in 10 northern Europeans experience symptoms of Seasonal Affective … Read more on CIPD (blog) Read more... ...
Prayer Camps Complicates Mental Health Condition
by North Carolina National Guard Prayer camps complicates mental health condition “The insufficient mental health facilities and specialist doctors have led to the violation of the rights of people with mental illness at prayers camps.” Mr. Gabriel Benarkuu, Chairman of the Brong Ahafo Network of Non-Governmental Organizations … Read more on GhanaWeb Petula Dvorak: Devastating toll of mental illness demands our attention The common thread in these incidents is mental illness. And when we hear that, there's the subconscious sigh of ...
Can “Clinical Depression” Turn Into “Bipolar Disorder”?
by Feggy Art Question by Lily56: Can “clinical depression” turn into “bipolar disorder”? I was diagnosed with clinical depression years ago, have been on medication for years, and lately have been noticing odd mood swings. They tend to be on different days, so maybe different days are better than others and they’re not actually swings. Yesterday, I called out of work because I was crying and couldn’t bear putting on a happy face for the public. Today I went in and it didn’t completely suck. It’s still not what I want to do with my life, but it felt like a normal day. So, can diagnoses change? Read more... ...