Mental Health Movement Resists Chicago Austerity Measures
Mental Health Movement Resists Chicago Austerity Measures – Chicago Shuts Down 6 of the City’s 12 public mental health centers, moves towards privatization of services NATO. by pilaar39 12 Nebraska nursing homes use videoconferencing system for mental health … A videoconferencing system used in 12 nursing homes across Nebraska eliminates the need to transport nursing home residents to another location or city to receive mental health services. The Vidyo system, which uses desktop or mobile devices and … Read more on Omaha World-Herald Read more... ...
Where Can I Find Real Statistics That Shows Mental Health Programs Are Worth the Expense?
Question by junebug21: Where can I find real statistics that shows mental health programs are worth the expense? I live in Illinois. My governor Pat Quinn is cutting funding to mental health services. I want to write a letter to protest. . Can you help me brainstorm some good reasons why these cuts will cause more harm than good? I want the letter to be very persuasive. I really would like hard statistics. I think giving people proper treatment might save money in other areas such as unnecessary hospitalizations and incarceration, homelessness, etc. However I am looking for real statistics to back up my claims. Read more... ...
Who Does What in Mental Health Services
... insurance companies do not have to cover mental-health services, but federal law requires "parity," so that if your plan does cover mental-health and substance-abuse treatment, the co-pays and number of allowed visits must be the same as if you … Read more on Arizona Daily Star Early intervention key in treating children with mental illness, Huntsville … Nova Center Donna Clark, counselor coordinator for Huntsville City Schools, talks Friday about the Nova Center's mental health program in the school district. The center has counselors in 18 schools in the Huntsville, Madison and Madison County districts. Read more on al.com (blog) Read ...
The Truth About Eating Disorders: Anorexia
The Truth About Eating Disorders: Anorexia – Produced By: Magdalene John Anorexia is probably the most well known eating disorder. But what is it? And how does it effect people’s lives and their faith? Watch as Magdalene John explains this complex disorder. FEATURED IN REPORT: Emily Wierenga-Battled with Anorexia Nervosa www.emilywierenga.com Trent Wierenga was Anorexic Patti Perry-RN, MSN Nurse, Psychotherapist www.eatingdisorders.ca Erin Baan-Battled with Anorexia Nervosa by Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library Conference to focus on the 'religion of thinness' Filed under: eating disorders Read more... ...
Mental Health Helpline
Black Hills Mental HealthABOUT THE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE Welcome to the 2011–2012 Black Hills Mental Health Resource Guide. The Guide is being produced as an initiative of the Black Hills Mental Health Substance Abuse … Read Content FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HelpLine And National Alliance On …HelpLine facilitates the stability and self-sufficiency of the emotional and financial needs of the Delaware and Morrow County communities. HelpLine is a provider agency of the Delaware Morrow Mental Health & Recovery Services Board and a member of the United … Read Document Read more... ...