mental health issues

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

...  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. Identified as Spc … Read more on RT (blog) Read ...

Alcohol Problem…medical Forms?

Question by Taylor: Alcohol problem…medical forms? I’m 30 and after alcohol causing problems in dental school and with my husband, my mother crying over the phone pleading with me to stop as well as potentially contributing to my chronic hypertension, I decided to try to stop drinking. I have been a daily drinker for 5 years, and over the past 2 years, there has been a fairly drastic increase. I have been drinking 5-8 drinks per night on average for the past year. Read more... ...

LGBTQ Mental Health & Inclusion Center Launches Chicago Area's First

by gruntzooki LGBTQ Mental Health & Inclusion Center Launches Chicago Area's First … The directory was created and is maintained by the LGBTQ Mental Health and Inclusion Center (http://www.adler.edu/page/institutes/lgbtq-mental-health-and-inclusion-center) at the Adler School of Professional Psychology . The Center serves to educate … Read more on Insurance News Net (press release) Carter Center Graduates Mental Health Clinicians In an effort to adequately address mental health issues in Liberia, the Carter Center Mental Health Training Program, aimed at stimulating the country's health system after the fourteen years of civil unrest has graduated additional 23 mental health … Read more on AllAfrica.com Read ...

People Places and Events That Have Impacted My Life

...  Places and Events that have impacted my life – This series of picture is a journey through my mind. In it you will see a small percentage of images that represented my experience. This is just a small sam…   “The Sporting Chance Clinic shows mental health issues are nothing to hide … Mental health issues are not uncommon and with the right treatment and help, they can be overcome, but it is the stigma attached to mental health that leaves many feeling they cannot voice their problems without being discriminated against. The … Read more on Platform Online Read ...

Helping Out Middle-Aged Kids May Help Mental Health of Elders

by Feggy Art Helping Out Middle-Aged Kids May Help Mental Health of Elders In fact for some, the act of giving to their children may relieve stress and depression. However, the issue becomes complicated as mental health benefits hinge on what type of support is provided and if the elder views giving as a highly rewarding action. Read more on PsychCentral.com There is a culture of acceptance around mental health issues in academia Among the people I do know who have done PhDs, I have seen depression, sleep issues, eating disorders, alcoholism, self-harming, and suicide attempts. I have seen how issues with mental health can go on to affect physical health. During my PhD I … Read more on The Guardian (blog) Read ...

Selena Gomez Back on Alcohol and Drugs – Relapse in London (Photo)

...  Gomez Back On Alcohol And Drugs – Relapse In London (Photo) There's also a chance that Selena's drinking pictures are not an indication of more serious issues. Maybe she was just having a drink or two? Considering that she attended rehab less than a month ago for alcohol issues, I'm not inclined to follow that … Read more on Celebrity Dirty Laundry Child abuse prevention center celebrates 20 years “If kids don't get help, they often end up with mental health issues or drug and alcohol issues,” Antonson said. “The cost to our society of not addressing the issue is huge.” When a child is abused, statistics show 90 percent of the time it is at the … Read more on Bend Bulletin Read ...

Anxiety Treatment Springfield – Anxiety Therapy in Springfield Massachusetts

...  Treatment Springfield – Anxiety Therapy In Springfield Massachusetts – http://www.anxietyheal.com Anxiety Treatment Springfield – Anxiety Therapy In Springfield Massachusetts is perfect for treating mental health issues such as …   Dr. Campbell: Concerns about poor health care in Ukraine – WNCN: News … For many throughout the world, the tensions and threat of military violence have created a great deal of anxiety. … These clinics provide better access to care as well as better availability of specialists and specialized services or procedures … Read more on WNCN Read ...