Top Ten Interventionists in the United States – Jerry L. Law
Top Ten Interventionists in the United States – Jerry L. Law Dr. Jerry L. Law is a Master Certified Drug, Alcohol and Addictions Counselor and Certified Intervention Professional. He is the creator of the Transtheoretical Intervention Protocol (TIP), an Intervention style that is based on the Johnson Model … Read more on PRunderground N.H. officials say rampant drug addiction is driving crime Public Safety Commissioner John Barthelmes on Friday told fellow members of the Governor's Commission on Alcohol Abuse, Prevention, Intervention and Treatment that 40 percent of the state's highway fatalities are linked to drug or alcohol abuse. He … Read more on Press Herald Read more... ...
Bipolar Medication?
... by Gemini: Bipolar medication? Okay say I know this person who i s taking Topamax for their Bipolar disorder. They seem to be doing better after a month and a half, but are getting more aggressive at times. they don’t have typical bipolar symptoms, manic/depressive episodes, more manic/normal/ manic/MANIC episodes. They don’t have insurance, are seeing a mental health professional, but not of much help with the medications. Does anyone out there know much about these meds, something that could be added to the Topamax for a better outcome maybe? Also this person is very bright student, to be a nurse practioner. Studies are difficult and medication “trials” make mind too cloudy for school. Can anyone offer advice? Okay this person is very close to me,and I am getting tired of helping with expenses from expensive drugs that the ...
Is This Part of Being Bipolar?
Question by ME: Is this part of being bipolar? I was diagnosed with it a few months ago but have been pretty much in denial until now. Deep feelings on loneliness, Feeling like I need to do something, desire for love, deep pressure inside my stomach, my room feeling like a prison. Walking for hours to try to feel free. Night makes it worse, desire to jump on a bus and go to the other side of the country. That’s how I been feeling since friday. I was tempted to go get drunk to atlest feel happy but I knew this would be a mistake after my battle with alcoholism. Read more... ...
NAMI Course for Families of Those Dealing With Mental Illness Starts Feb. 20
NAMI course for families of those dealing with mental illness starts Feb. 20 20 at Enloe Conference Center, 1528 The Esplanade. Sponsored by the National Alliance on … The course will cover information about schizophrenia, mood disorders (bipolar disorder andmajor depression), panic disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder … Read more on Enterprise-Record Priest Conviction Overturned In this particular instance Msgr. Lynn then sent the priest, Edward Avery, to a retreat-rehabilitation center for treatment. Had the story ended there, it would have been bad enough, but these stories rarely end there. The second act of these …. The … Read more on Guardian Express Read more... ...
When Is It Time to Get Help (Grief Counseling)?
Question by lucky: When is it time to get help (grief counseling)? There has been a death in my family. It was someone very close to me in age and we grew up together. It happened about 9 months ago. I am trying my best to get over it, but when anyone asks me about it I get upset and cry still. I try to visit the cemetary when I can, but the shock of it is still there. Some people have told me its time to talk to someone, but I’m not sure. Maybe this is just a normal part of the process? Read more... ...
Will Trott Play Test Cricket Again?
... 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 ...
How Can I Get Over My Hypochondria?
... signs or symptoms.” This does not mean that the disease is imaginary, just that the person see body parts or signals as signs of a disease. However, hypochondriasis in most people comes about after a serious illness or death within the family. If this is the case for you, seeking therapy may help, but as with any other condition, such as anorexia or alcoholism, it will never be considered “cured”. Ask your health care physician to recommend you to a psychologist or other mental health professional who can meet with you in person and discuss your situation and appropriate treatment. I hope that this helps. Read ...