mental health problems

Antidepressants in Bipolar Disorder: No Benefit, Possible Harm

Published June 10, 2013

Antidepressants in Bipolar Disorder: No Benefit, Possible Harm According to investigators, recent findings from the Systematic Treatment Enhancement Program for Bipolar Disorder (STEP-BD) study indicate that adding an antidepressant to a mood stabilizer confers no additional benefit over use of a mood stabilizer … Read more on Medscape Patrick Kiefer: Wellness and Bipolar Disorder It's believed that 10 million Americans suffer from bipolar disorder. The illness can occur at any point in one's life, but usually starts between the ages of 15 – 25. Right now there is no cure for bipolar disorder, but there is treatment available … Read more on Winona Daily News Read more... ...

855-YES-REHAB Outpatient Drug Rehab

Published May 29, 2013

855-YES-REHAB outpatient Drug rehab – An Outpatient Alcoholism Treatment Programs are available to those patients who are looking to receive treatment while living at home, retaining their jobs, … Heroin in our midst: Part 3 However, success rates for heroin-dependent clients in intensive outpatient treatment are unclear. The Center for Prevention does not differentiate between alcoholism and heroin dependency when it reports on patient outcomes. Across all addictions, the … Read more on The Photo News Read more... ...

Bill Backs Calif. Mental Health Treatment Program

Published May 21, 2013

... backs Calif. mental health treatment program The state Senate approved legislation Monday making it clear that counties can use money from a special state tax on millionaires for programs that provide court-ordered mental health treatment for those who refuse to get help on their own. Supporters … Read more on Sacramento Bee Students stay silent about mental health problems, survey shows More than a quarter (26%) of students who say they experience mental health problems do not get treatment and only one in 10 use counselling services provided by their university, according to a National Union of Students (NUS) study. Of the students … Read more on The Guardian Read ...

Man Reported Missing From Guelph Mental Health Treatment Facility

Published May 9, 2013

... Brett Murray, 20, was reported missing from the Homewood Heath Centre around 6:20 a.m. Tuesday. Police say Murray was spotted by a member of the public on a walking trail … Read more on CTV News Virtual Rx: how Oculus Rift could revolutionize mental health Though they've yet to reach the hands of regular consumers, the headsets have already been evaluated by a preeminent expert in virtual reality therapy, or VRT, the practice of immersing patients in virtual realms to treat mental health problems. His … Read more on The Verge Read ...

Dual Diagnosis Rehab Centers: Dual-Diagnosis and Drug Rehab Treatment

Published April 20, 2013

... is the relationship between alcohol or drug abuse and mental illness? Does drug abuse lead to mental health problems? Is mental illness a cause of drug and alcohol abuse? The answer to these questions may not be found in trying to determine which came first: mental illness or drug abuse; but rather in understanding that both can and often times do co-exist with one another at the same time. Read ...

Mental Health Problems Linger in Veterans With Major Limb Injuries

Published April 17, 2013

Mental health problems linger in veterans with major limb injuries Veterans who sustained major limb injuries during combat reported little improvement in symptoms of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health problems up to 2 years post injury, according to recent study results … Read more on Healio PETA Wants Shakeup Of BRAIN Initiative Committee 'Dominated By Animal … People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) supports President Barack Obama's BRAIN Initiative but is calling for a shakeup of the committee in charge of the project. PETA says that 16 of the 17 members of the committee “are people who … Read more on International Business Times Read ...

Antonovich Calls for Reform of Mental Health Services

Published March 22, 2013

Antonovich Calls For Reform Of Mental Health Services Los Angeles County officials are looking at how mental health services can be delivered more efficiently, after Supervisor Michael Antonovich called for a look into streamlining help for those who need it most. Read more on KHTS Radio Change Your Behavior, Lose the Weight–EMBARGOED until 3:30pm CST on 3 … It can be an even tougher battle with a serious mental health disorder. But it is possible. A recent study compared weight loss successes in two groups of individuals with serious mental health disorders. The group that participated in a behavioral … Read more on dailyRx Read more... ...