Writer, Director Tells of Growing Up With Bipolar Dad in 'Infinitely Polar Bear'
by sancocho.com webzine Writer, Director Tells Of Growing Up With Bipolar Dad In 'Infinitely Polar Bear' Director Maya Forbes attends the Los Angeles premiere of “Infinitely Polar Bear” on June 14. (John Salangsang/Invision/AP). Robin Young and Maya Forbes discuss "Infinitely Polar Bear" at the Woods Hole Film. Robin Young and Maya Forbes discuss … Read more on Here And Now H. Lundbeck A/S: Experts Call for Urgent Action to Better Diagnose Severe Form … LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A new report launched today, 'Paying the ultimate price', highlights the urgent need for accurate diagnosis and management of bipolar I disorder in order to address a significant burden on society, patients and carers.1,2,3,4 … Read more on Business Wire (press release) Read more... ...
New Treatment for Depression a Benefit
... treatment for depression a benefit Now, after undergoing an emerging high-tech treatment involving magnetic currents, he said he's literally seeing the world in a new light. “Colors are brighter,” said O'Madden, a mental health therapist who lives in Elk Grove, Calif. “Last night, I was … Read more on Albuquerque Journal Muscatine native Grimm continues journey, swims English Channel Adam was born with a cleft lip and palate, which required multiple surgeries, dental work and speech therapy beginning when he was three months old. Since this was going … There was no light other than the single light from a dingy. We could see a … Read more on Quad City Times Read ...
Treating Depression Without Medication: Teenagers Solving Depression Without Medication
Have you ever seen a baby who was experiencing a depressive emotional state? Of course not. Have you ever seen a young happy child finding out he is not going to get to go to Disneyland? Can you imagine his mood swing from very up to very down. Ever seen a teenage girl finding out her new boyfriend went out with her best friend? Emotions range from deep despair and hopelessness and grief, up to bliss and ecstasy and so many places in between. I know someone who would feel guilty if they found a dollar bill in the parking lot and did not turn it in to the authority. Read more... ...
Gene Editing Cure for Cancer and Other Diseases
... disease, the scope of potential gene therapies has grown to include treatments for cancers, arthritis, and infectious diseases. Although gene … Read more on New Delhi Times Creed's Scott Stapp Says He Has Been Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder And Is In … Over the past year, we reported that Creed's Scott Stapp allegedly threatened President Obama and government officials, according to his estranged wife Jaclyn Stapp. Now, the frontman has opened up about his mental health and drug addiction in an … Read more on mxdwn.com Read ...
NJ Rookie Republican Learns It's Not Easy Being the New Guy in DC
... rookie Republican learns it's not easy being the new guy in DC The 8 1/2-by-3 1/2 card card lists reasons for legislation allowing veterans to seek mental health care at facilities outside the Veterans Affairs network. MacArthur (R-3rd Dist.) introduced that bill, and whenever he sees a colleague, he uses the card … Read more on NJ.com Treating Broken Hearts With Poor Mental Health Services Young people with less severe or no actual impairments receiving mental health treatment increased from 2.74 million per year in 1996 to 4.19 million in 2012. According to a study by Medco Health Solutions, between 2001 and 2005 the number of all youth … Read more on Juvenile Justice Information Exchange Read ...
How Texas Jails Have Become De Facto Mental Health Facilities—and Why They're …
... Texas Jails Have Become De Facto Mental Health Facilities—And Why They're … A report last year by the Treatment Advocacy Center found that mentally ill people in Texas were 10 times more likely to be behind bars than in a hospital. About 30 percent of county jail inmates are receiving mental health services, according to a … Read more on Houston Press 4 ways to break your diet soda addiction in a week “The issue is that it's an addiction — there's something driving the craving,” he says. “If you don't … “Whatever way you choose to do it, have a plan,” advises Londa Sandon, assistant professor of clinical nutrition at the University of Texas … Read more on New York Post Read ...
New Loudoun Mental Health Crisis Center Could Get More Deputies Back on the …
by SSTUDIO Samuel Bietenholz New Loudoun mental health crisis center could get more deputies back on the … LEESBURG, Va. — In an effort to cut down on serious confrontations between law enforcement and those facing mental health issues, and to increase access to mental health services in Loudoun County, Virginia, a new crisis intervention team assessment … Read more on WTOP Workers at Berkshires mental health, addiction center vote for strike This story has been updated with comments from the state Department of Health and Human Services. Workers at the Brien Center, a Berkshires-based mental health and addiction treatment agency, are set to strike unless a contract agreement is reached ...