mental health issues

Dual Diagnosis Treatment Facilities: Dual Diagnosis Program

A dual diagnosis program is a treatment program wherein psychiatric disorders / mental illnesses, which occur concurrently with substance abuse, are treated. A dual diagnosis program is appropriate for patients who suffer from psychiatric, mental, and emotional disorders. These disorders include, but arent limited to depression, anxiety, bi-polar disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders, compulsive/obsessive disorders, among myriad other mental health issues. Read ...

Treatment Center Depression: Best Depression Treatments

Depression is thought to be a product of both psychological and biological processes in a person’s being. Stress is a vital factor in the first two episodes of depression. It is the trigger that starts the feeling of depression and it continuously feeds this until such time that depression has developed into a major stage. During the major stage, stress is no longer a factor. Depression is often hard to find in its early form. It’s hard to see the symptoms even if a loved one suffers from this illness. Sadness on occasion is part of life. This is natural. Real depression is a lot more permanent and serious. It’s already too late for early detection when the symptoms interfere with life. Read more... ...

Will Trott Play Test Cricket Again?

...  Trott play Test cricket again? The game's support network has grown beyond measure since the Professional Cricketers' Association set up a confidential helpline for players struggling with mental health issues in 2006. The PCA are proud that, with the assistance of LPP Consulting, … Read more on Independent Online Things to know and do around Littleton this week MSPP INTERFACE Mental Health Resource and Referral Service, call MSPP INTERFACE Helpline 617-332-3666, ext. 1411 or 1-888-244-6843, ext. 1411, Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to consult with a mental health professional about resources and/or … Read more on Littleton Independent Read ...

Holidays' Affects on Eating Disorders

by tollieschmidt Holidays' affects on eating disorders The Carolina House treats women with a spectrum of eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and related physical and mental health issues. Stevens said that when there is a holiday gathering there will most … Read more on ECU The East Carolinian Preventing Childhood Eating Disorders and Food Anxiety Childhood obesity is a hot topic in North America, but we should also be discussing the increasing rate of all eating disorders in school age children. Eating disorders such as compulsive eating, binge eating, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia make it … Read more on Fitness Goop Read ...

Policeman Plagued by Mental Illness Now Has a Handle on His Depression

...  plagued by mental illness now has a handle on his depression Policeman plagued by mental illness now has a handle on his depression. INSPECTOR Wayne Goodwin has dealt with huge danger in his police and Army career but nothing was riskier than the moment he told senior officers he had mental health issues. Read more on Express.co.uk Depression: The Second Leading Cause of Disability Worldwide New research led by Alize Ferrari from the University of Queensland and the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research in Australia found that depression is the second leading cause of the global disability burden. Depression, defined as a persistent … Read more on Healthline Read ...

The No. 1 Killer of Teens in the US

...  No. 1 Killer of Teens in the US In our over-medicated society, kids are given medication every day to manage discomfort, anxiety and other behavioral disorders. But the truth is we set them … or mental health issues? In the U.S., call 800-662-HELP (4357) for the SAMHSA National … Read more on Huffington Post North Central Community Calendar — Nov.-21-27 St. George Episcopal Church Mental Health Family Support Group holds its regular meeting at 7 p.m. second Wednesdays at 6904 West Ave. in Castle Hills. Call: 342-4261. North Central … Call the helpline at 800-272-3900 for details. A grief support … Read more on San Antonio Express Read ...

Area Sentencings

...  sentencings George F. Wilkins, 41, convicted in Howard Superior Court 1 of Class D felony theft, was sentenced to three years with 308 days executed and the balance on probation with the conditions he complete and pay for drug and alcohol treatment as well pay … Read more on Kokomo Tribune New Randolph Co. facility will help veterans adjust Often unemployed and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or other mental health issues, some veterans turn to drugs or alcohol as a means to cope, becoming homeless in the process. On any given night, according … It will be the only … Read more on Palladium-Item Read ...