My Son VOLUNTARILY Admitted Himself Into Rehab 3 Years Ago, Does This Exclude Him From Posessing a Foid Card?
by WFSEc28- Question by Jessica MMM: my son VOLUNTARILY admitted himself into rehab 3 years ago, does this exclude him from posessing a foid card? he was 16 at the time, it was not court ordered and the firearms owner act is poorly worded they do not define “mental health facility” as a rehabilitation center and on the application says it’s a felony to falsely admit info. so what im wondering is since he was self mandated, received no physiciatric care while staying, and also was never banned by a professional that he is not able to obtain a FOID card. so does this mean he’s still eligible because he loves hunting and is looking toward getting a rifle. Read ...
Group: Ghana Mentally Ill Chained Up for Months
Group: Ghana mentally ill chained up for months Filed under: depression hospitals ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Mentally ill patients suffer from severe abuse at psychiatric hospitals and so-called healing centers in Ghana, with many chained to trees and even denied water, a human rights group said Tuesday. Some 1,000 residents live in … Read more on Businessweek Hospital staffing going under the knife Filed under: depression hospitals For a generation, hospital and nursing jobs were considered some of the safest in the economy, recessionproof. Even during the latest downturn — the worst since the Great Depression — hospital employment remained relatively steady, particularly in … Read more on Chicago Tribune Read more... ...
How Do Psychology “Labels/ Diagnosis” Follow You?
... by Eric: How do psychology “labels/ diagnosis” follow you? I have been severely depressed the last few years. Now even though i am under the care of a psychiatrist, i am worse than ever. even to the point of considering suicide at points. I have considered checking into a mental health facility for care, but i am afraid of the “labels” that may follow me. My psychiatrist says she does not want to diagnose me with Major Depression because “it’s a label that will follow you for a long time.” I have heard in the past that diagnosis’ like this do “follow” you. Read ...
Advice for Therapeutic Activities for an Elderly Man With Cerebral Palsy?
... by : Advice for therapeutic activities for an elderly man with Cerebral Palsy? He is unable to do hardly anything physical, including writing/drawing. I do “community support” with this man for my job at a mental health facility and I am trying but having a very difficult time coming up with activities. I considered music “therapy”, but not exactly sure where to go with that. He also has some anxiety issues. In the past, I simply read him jokes for some cognitive stimulation and a few laughs. Any advice, ideas? Thanks!! Best answer: Answer by JMITWcan you take him for walks Read ...
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*URGENT* I Want to Change Doctors. How Can I Do This Before It’s Too Late?
Question by : *URGENT* I want to change doctors. How can I do this before it’s too late? I’m 17, a senior in high school. I recently writ a ‘depressing’ poem for homework for my English class at high school. My teachers did not take it lightly and reported it to my doctors, who now think I’m suicidal. I’m no where close to suicidal, and never will be. This poem I wrote was just something off of the top of my head. I was simply making an homage to my favorite rapper. Apparently this isn’t acceptable. The poem included a knife and a gun (in which I don’t even own). Read more... ...
Inpatient Mental Health: Inpatient Depression Treatment – When Is It the Right Choice?
... you consider inpatient depression treatment? No matter what your knowledge of the illness, or how well you attempt to treat it, using self-treatment or medications prescribed by a physician, there may come a time when you or a loved one will require inpatient treatment for depression. The treatment will take place in a mental health care facility and for many people this is frightening and completely unnerving to them. The stigma along of being sent to a mental health facility was once overwhelming. These days a great deal of that has changed but our own attitude about that treatment may not have. Read ...