For Coloradans With Multiple Mental Illnesses, Finding Diagnosis and Help Is Hard
For Coloradans with multiple mental illnesses, finding diagnosis and help is hard Meredith was diagnosed with autism when he was very young. He also displayed symptoms of mental illness ? obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, psychosis and depression. Seeking treatment for these conditions means navigating a fragmented system … Read more on Colorado Springs Gazette Fort Hood shooter was on anti-depression medication The Iraq War veteran who opened fire at Fort Hood on Wednesday, killing three people and injuring 16, was being treated for mental health issues and being evaluated for post-traumatic stress disorder, the Associated Press reports. Identified as Spc … Read more on RT (blog) Read more... ...
Alcohol Problem…medical Forms?
Question by Taylor: Alcohol problem…medical forms? I’m 30 and after alcohol causing problems in dental school and with my husband, my mother crying over the phone pleading with me to stop as well as potentially contributing to my chronic hypertension, I decided to try to stop drinking. I have been a daily drinker for 5 years, and over the past 2 years, there has been a fairly drastic increase. I have been drinking 5-8 drinks per night on average for the past year. Read more... ...
Are Vegetable Proteins Equal to the Protein in Beef?
by dontcallmeikke Are Vegetable Proteins Equal To The Protein In Beef? Benjamin Fearnow writes, “Vegetarians may have a lower BMI and drink alcohol sparingly, but vegetarian diets are tied to generally poorer health, poorer quality of life and a higher need for health care than their meat-eating counterparts. A new study … Read more on Beef Magazine (blog) How a Roach Cost Me My Dream Job- Part I I went to a counselor to see if I had drug and/or alcohol problems, who sent me a letter saying I didn't need to go to a drug program and titled it “Mr. Pheasant Weber” so I'm glad I had such an impact on them. I paid $ 100s of dollars in fines, and I … Read more on Social Work Helper Read more... ...
LGBTQ Mental Health & Inclusion Center Launches Chicago Area's First …
by gruntzooki LGBTQ Mental Health & Inclusion Center Launches Chicago Area's First … The directory was created and is maintained by the LGBTQ Mental Health and Inclusion Center (http://www.adler.edu/page/institutes/lgbtq-mental-health-and-inclusion-center) at the Adler School of Professional Psychology . The Center serves to educate … Read more on Insurance News Net (press release) Carter Center Graduates Mental Health Clinicians In an effort to adequately address mental health issues in Liberia, the Carter Center Mental Health Training Program, aimed at stimulating the country's health system after the fourteen years of civil unrest has graduated additional 23 mental health … Read more on AllAfrica.com Read more... ...
People Places and Events That Have Impacted My Life
People Places and Events that have impacted my life – This series of picture is a journey through my mind. In it you will see a small percentage of images that represented my experience. This is just a small sam… “The Sporting Chance Clinic shows mental health issues are nothing to hide … Mental health issues are not uncommon and with the right treatment and help, they can be overcome, but it is the stigma attached to mental health that leaves many feeling they cannot voice their problems without being discriminated against. The … Read more on Platform Online Read more... ...
Can Deep Depression Be Treated and “cured” Without Medical Help? How About Maniac Depression?
by oddsock Question by Brooke G: Can deep depression be treated and “cured” without medical help? How about maniac depression? If so, I need details. Best answer: Answer by TeriRNeither depression, nor bipolar disorder (manic depression) can be cured at all. They can, however be treated, and treatment should be under a doctor’s supervision. Read more... ...
Helping Out Middle-Aged Kids May Help Mental Health of Elders
by Feggy Art Helping Out Middle-Aged Kids May Help Mental Health of Elders In fact for some, the act of giving to their children may relieve stress and depression. However, the issue becomes complicated as mental health benefits hinge on what type of support is provided and if the elder views giving as a highly rewarding action. Read more on PsychCentral.com There is a culture of acceptance around mental health issues in academia Among the people I do know who have done PhDs, I have seen depression, sleep issues, eating disorders, alcoholism, self-harming, and suicide attempts. I have seen how issues with mental health can go on to affect physical health. During my PhD I … Read more on The Guardian (blog) Read more... ...