mental illness

Why Are the “Mentaly Ill”, “helped”?

Question by Joppa: Why are the “mentaly ill”, “helped”? Besides the psychotic ones. Just the others who live in a different reality. thanx for answering, but i dont think you understand what i mean. Maybe i should ask in the philosophy category. Thanx again! Best answer: Answer by DanielPeople are helped, whether they are mentally or physically ill, because they have value as human beings. Why let something like an illness take a person away from society? It doesn’t make sense to just waste their lives if they can be helped. Read more... ...

Ketamine for Depression – Doctor Fruitman, M.D.

  Ketamine for Depression – Doctor Fruitman, M.D. – Psychiatrist in NYC Dr. Edward Fruitman, M.D. explains how to treat depression with Ketamine. Current research shows that Ketamine, an old anesthetic, works …   by Emmanuel Gadenne Ketamine Infusions Show Some Small, Limited Value in Open-Label Study So it goes with a small study of 28 patients in the UK who had severe clinical depression that didn't respond to any previous treatments. Only 8 of them responded to ketamine infusions. Of those 8, only 4 actually remitted — meaning they had no … Read more on PsychCentral.com (blog) Read more... ...

Better Approach Sought for Inmates With Addictions, Mental Illness

...  approach sought for inmates with addictions, mental illness Better approach sought for inmates with addictions, mental illness. advertisement | your ad here. By Eric Stevick, Herald Writer. EVERETT — They are the frequent fliers at the Snohomish County Jail and, it turns out, mental health centers and … Read more on HeraldNet The danger of drinking game dares “This thing has spread like wildfire, and it's been fueled by social media across the globe,” says Marty Ferrero, senior clinical director of adult services at Caron Treatment Centers, which offer rehabilitation services for drug ...

What’s the Difference Between Bipolar Disorder and “Borderline Personality Disorder”?

by johngarghan Question by ~Katie~: What’s the difference between bipolar disorder and “Borderline Personality Disorder“? Best answer: Answer by Fred S – AM Cappo Di Tutti Capi“Borderline” means slight, and can be applied to almost any personality disorder (mental illness). Bipolar is one type of personality disorder, also known as manic-depressive or, in common parlance “schizo.” Answer by AmatullahThey are both different disorders and many of the symptoms overlap between them and it is not uncommon to have both at the same time. It is better to ask a professional this question, but in the meantime, you can go ahead and read about the disorders on the internet. Read ...

HIPAA Laws; Practice and Paradox for the Mentally Ill

...  Laws; Practice and Paradox for the Mentally Ill As mentioned, Echevarria's story is just the most recent installment in a long history of neglect and abuse of mentally ill persons who have the misfortune to also be incarcerated in prison facilities. In January of this year, the University of South … Read more on Guardian Liberty Voice Balancing gun rights and mental illness still needs work The federal government believed Colby Sue Weathers was a paranoid schizophrenic. It had information she was delusional and suicidal, unable to work and therefore eligible for Medicaid and disability benefits. One summer day in 2012, Weathers cashed … Read more on Sun-Sentinel Read ...

Amanda Bynes Moves to Rehab Center

...  Bynes Moves to Rehab Center – Amanda Bynes left the UCLA Medical Center, where she was getting treatment for a serious mental illness, and is now in rehab. Like Us on Facebook!: http://fa…   by Elvert Barnes National Prison and Rehabilitation Center Organizes Training Course for a … Asmara — The National Prison and Rehabilitation Center organized a training course dealing with basics of medical service, introduction to basic computer applications, graphics, accounting and computer hardware maintenance for a total of 88 staff … Read more on AllAfrica.com Read ...

For Coloradans With Multiple Mental Illnesses, Finding Diagnosis and Help Is Hard

...  Coloradans with multiple mental illnesses, finding diagnosis and help is hard Meredith was diagnosed with autism when he was very young. He also displayed symptoms of mental illness ? obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, psychosis and depression. Seeking treatment for these conditions means navigating a fragmented system … Read more on Colorado Springs Gazette Fort Hood shooter was on anti-depression medication The Iraq War veteran who opened fire at Fort Hood on Wednesday, killing three people and injuring 16, was being treated for mental health issues and being evaluated for post-traumatic stress disorder, the Associated Press reports. ...