psychiatric hospitals

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals: Psychiatric Patient Hospital Grievance

Have you ever been mistreated by a hospital, doctor, or other medical personnel? You are not powerless. I recently wrote the following grievance against a hospital which detained me against my will, restrained me, and put me in a room secluded from other patients. If these events can happen to a man who has written and published a book on Bipolar Disorder, has a masters degree in psychology, and spent one year in Law School, they can happen to just about anybody. We need to know our rights and how to legally stand up for ourselves.   Read more... ...

Maine Psychiatric Center Shortfall May Hit $2.3 Million

by Elgin County Archives Maine psychiatric center shortfall may hit .3 million AUGUSTA – An influx of mental patients who are accused of committing crimes is stripping the state's Riverview Psychiatric Center of federal money and adding to a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall. click image to enlarge. The Riverview Psychiatric … Read more on Press Herald Ex-psychiatric hospital could become asylum for Traverse City's local-food … Back in 1885, a building in Traverse City that was built more like a fortress housed the Michigan Asylum for the Insane. Later, in more linguistically sensitive times, it was renamed the Traverse City Regional Psychiatric Hospital. Now, if plans pan … Read more on Crain’s Detroit Business Read more... ...

What Are Some Residential Treatment Centers for Teens in Texas Who Are Battling Depression?

...  by : what are some residential treatment centers for teens in texas who are battling depression? i’m trying to look for a residential treatment center in texas for adolescents who are battling depression, anxiety, self mutilation, etc. please let me know of some names of the centers and where they’re located! Best answer: Answer by NathanMy advice is to just google “psychiatric hospitals in Texas”, a psychiatric hospital is your best bet when it comes to things like this. Answer by JenI don’t know of one in Texas, but I do know of one is Santa Fe, New Mexico that a friend went to. It is called, “Life Healing Center.” Read ...

Why Do Mental Hospitals Call Themselves Behavioral Facilities?

by Vancouver Coastal Health Question by Halle: Why do mental hospitals call themselves behavioral facilities? Places like Rivendell, Bridgeway, and Pinnacle Pointe Hospital are all psychiatric hospitals. Why do they tell the patients they’re in a “behavioral health facility”? Do they really think that the patients are that stupid? Why do those sick and demented places not show themselves for what they really are? Best answer: Answer by MacGLoonie Bin, Nut Factory, and Insane Asylum don’t quite have that charming ring they’re looking for. Answer by RubyTo make them sound better Add your own answer in the comments! Read ...

Bellevue and Psychiatric Wards at Hospitals to Be Transformed

Bellevue and Psychiatric Wards at Hospitals to be Transformed Filed under: depression hospitals The Government is seeking to equip and transform the Bellevue Hospital in Kingston and psychiatric wards of the country's hospitals into centres that can best care for the mentally ill. This was noted by Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Fenton Ferguson, at … Read more on Government of Jamaica, Jamaica Information Service   Lakewood Ranch psychiatrist uses innovative science to treat depression Filed under: depression hospitals Read more... ...

Group: Ghana Mentally Ill Chained Up for Months

...  Ghana mentally ill chained up for months Filed under: depression hospitals ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Mentally ill patients suffer from severe abuse at psychiatric hospitals and so-called healing centers in Ghana, with many chained to trees and even denied water, a human rights group said Tuesday. Some 1,000 residents live in … Read more on Businessweek   Hospital staffing going under the knife Filed under: depression hospitals For a generation, hospital and nursing jobs were considered some of the safest in the economy, recessionproof. Even during the latest downturn — the worst since the Great Depression — hospital employment ...

Was Alcohol Abuse “big” in the 1960’s?

by wayne’s eye view Question by Crazychick2952: was alcohol abuse “big” in the 1960’s? just wanting to know if it was common that women would end up in the hospital because of it. its for a story i’m writing for english class. thanks Vicky and Paula and to wing of the dumb left 3 why do you waste your time with answers like that. Best answer: Answer by Vickymore drugs than alcohol Answer by PaulaMost of them would have been cooking or looking after their children, they partied but knew their limits. Read more... ...